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Hard Arkansas Bench Stones
Prized by craftsmen worldwide, Arkansas Novaculite is the only known substance that can sharpen a blade and polish it as well. All of these Bench Stones are 100% natural Novaculite, cut to size and skillfully finished to ensure precise flatness.
The recommended stone for work that requires a smooth polish, but not the finest polish. This stone will provide a final hone and polish edge.
All bench...
Hard Black Arkansas Bench Stones
Prized by craftsmen worldwide, Arkansas Novaculite is the only known substance that can sharpen a blade and polish it as well. All of these Bench Stones are 100% natural Novaculite, cut to size and skillfully finished to ensure precise flatness.
Harder and finer than Hard Arkansas. Not as pure black as Surgical Black Arkansas. Coloration is more dark grey than black. This stone will polish finer...
Henry Taylor Bowl Adze
Sheffield made hand forged adzes by Henry Taylor for single handed use.
This one is a tight gouge (sweep 9), however this lucky fella is outcannel which makes it a Bowl Adze.
At the other end to the cutting edge is a square faced hammer poll.
All Henry Taylor adzes have an ash handle of 250mm (about 10") .
The overall head size (from the square face of the hammer poll to the cutting edge)...
Henry Taylor Hand Adze Deep Curved Blade
Sheffield made hand forged adzes by Henry Taylor for single handed use.
There is a choice of 3 adzes; this one is a tight incannel gouge (sweep 9), and is offered with an incannel or outcannel grind.
The outcannel grind is favoured by those working concave surfaces as it allows the leading edge to enter the working area easier.
At the other end to the cutting edge is a square faced hammer...
Henry Taylor Hand Adze Shallow Curved Blade
Sheffield made hand forged adzes by Henry Taylor for single handed use.
There is a choice of 3 adzes, this one a gouge end with a shallow/mid gouge or there is a tight gouge (sweep 9) and a 50mm (2") straight edge (like a chisel).
At the other end to the cutting edge is a square faced hammer poll.
All the adzes have an ash handle of 250mm (about 10") .
The overall head size (from the...
Henry Taylor Hand Adze Straight Blade
Sheffield made hand forged adzes by Henry Taylor for single handed use.
There is a choice of 3 adzes, this one a 50mm (2") straight edge (like a chisel) or curved end (like a gouge) with either a shallow/mid gouge or a tight gouge (sweep 9).
At the other end to the cutting edge is a square faced hammer poll.
All the adzes have an ash handle of 250mm (about 10") .
The overall head size...
Henry Taylor No. 1 Allongee Chisel - 1 1/4'' (32mm)
These tools were created especially for sculptors who work in large sections of timber.
They are beautifully balanced to handle heavy duty cuts as required and are fitted with heavy duty double hooped handles with shock absorbing leather washers.
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Henry Taylor No.1 Spoon Bent Chisels
This range is being discontinued by the supplier, only available while we have stock.
From the "Professional" range of Henry Taylor carving tools. These chisels have a 4¾" (120mm) blade with a ground inner surface and a charcoal black non-reflective finish on the outer surface. Fitted with an octagonal beech handle and brass ferrules. Spoon bent tools are for those awkward...
Henry Taylor No.10 Long Bent Gouge - 1' (25mm)
These tools were created especially for sculptors who work in large sections of timber.
They are beautifully balanced to handle heavy duty cuts as required and are fitted with heavy duty double hooped handles with shock absorbing leather washers.
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Henry Taylor No.11 Fishtail Gouges
This range is being discontinued by the supplier, only available while we have stock.
From the "Professional" range of Henry Taylor carving tools. These fishtail gouges have a 4¾" (120mm) blade with a ground inner surface and a charcoal black non-reflective finish on the outer surface. Fitted with an octagonal beech handle and brass ferrules.
A copy of the Henry Taylor sizing...
Henry Taylor No.11 Straight Gouge - 1' (25mm)
These tools were created especially for sculptors who work in large sections of timber.
They are beautifully balanced to handle heavy duty cuts as required and are fitted with heavy duty double hooped handles with shock absorbing leather washers.
Henry Taylor No.11 Straight Gouges
20% discount from price shown. Whilst stocks last!
Henry Taylor No.2 Skew Chisels
20% discount from price shown. Whilst stocks last!
Henry Taylor No.3 Allongee Gouge - 2' (50mm)
These tools were created especially for sculptors who work in large sections of timber.
They are beautifully balanced to handle heavy duty cuts as required and are fitted with heavy duty double hooped handles with shock absorbing leather washers.
Henry Taylor No.3 Allongee Gouges
20% discount from price shown. Whilst stocks last!
Henry Taylor No.3 Fishtail Gouges
This range is being discontinued by the supplier, only available while we have stock.
From the "Professional" range of Henry Taylor carving tools. These fishtail gouges have a 4¾" (120mm) blade with a ground inner surface and a charcoal black non-reflective finish on the outer surface. Fitted with an octagonal beech handle and brass ferrules.
A copy of the Henry Taylor sizing...
Henry Taylor No.3 Straight Gouges
20% discount from price shown. Whilst stocks last!
Henry Taylor No.39 60° 'V' Parting Tool - 3/4' (20mm)
These tools were created especially for sculptors who work in large sections of timber.
They are beautifully balanced to handle heavy duty cuts as required and are fitted with heavy duty double hooped handles with shock absorbing leather washers.
Henry Taylor No.4 Allongee Gouge - 2' (50mm)
These tools were created especially for sculptors who work in large sections of timber.
They are beautifully balanced to handle heavy duty cuts as required and are fitted with heavy duty double hooped handles with shock absorbing leather washers.
Henry Taylor No.5 Allongee Gouge - 2' (50mm)
These tools were created especially for sculptors who work in large sections of timber.
They are beautifully balanced to handle heavy duty cuts as required and are fitted with heavy duty double hooped handles with shock absorbing leather washers.
Henry Taylor No.5 Fishtail Gouges
This range is being discontinued by the supplier, only available while we have stock.
From the "Professional" range of Henry Taylor carving tools. These fishtail gouges have a 4¾" (120mm) blade with a ground inner surface and a charcoal black non-reflective finish on the outer surface. Fitted with an octagonal beech handle and brass ferrules.
A copy of the Henry Taylor sizing...
Henry Taylor No.5 Straight Gouges
20% discount from price shown. Whilst stocks last!
Henry Taylor No.7 Allongee Gouge - 2' (50mm)
These tools were created especially for sculptors who work in large sections of timber.
They are beautifully balanced to handle heavy duty cuts as required and are fitted with heavy duty double hooped handles with shock absorbing leather washers.
Henry Taylor No.7 Fishtail Gouges
From the "Professional" range of Henry Taylor carving tools. These fishtail gouges have a 4¾" (120mm) blade with a ground inner surface and a charcoal black non-reflective finish on the outer surface. Fitted with an octagonal beech handle and brass ferrules.
A copy of the Henry Taylor sizing chart can be viewed and downloaded here
Please Note: The image shows the 13mm version...
Henry Taylor No.7 Long Bent Gouge - 1 1/2'' (38mm)
These tools were created especially for sculptors who work in large sections of timber.
They are beautifully balanced to handle heavy duty cuts as required and are fitted with heavy duty double hooped handles with shock absorbing leather washers.
Henry Taylor No.7 Straight Gouges
20% discount from price shown. Whilst stocks last!
Henry Taylor No.8 Allongee Gouge - 2 1/2' (63mm)
These tools were created especially for sculptors who work in large sections of timber.
They are beautifully balanced to handle heavy duty cuts as required and are fitted with heavy duty double hooped handles with shock absorbing leather washers.
Henry Taylor No.9 Fishtail Gouges
This range is being discontinued by the supplier, only available while we have stock.
From the "Professional" range of Henry Taylor carving tools. These fishtail gouges have a 4¾" (120mm) blade with a ground inner surface and a charcoal black non-reflective finish on the outer surface. Fitted with an octagonal beech handle and brass ferrules.
A copy of the Henry Taylor sizing...
Henry Taylor No.9 Spoon Bent Gouge
20% discount from price shown. Whilst stocks last!
Henry Taylor No.9 Straight Gouges
20% discount from price shown. Whilst stocks last!
Henry Taylor Sculpture Tools - Set of 10
These tools were created especially for sculptors who work in large sections of timber.
They are beautifully balanced to handle heavy duty cuts as required and are fitted with heavy duty double hooped handles with shock absorbing leather washers.
Please note the picture still shows the original set of 11 - the set now does not include the large spoon bent gouge.
Hock 1 1/4'' Carving Knife
This Carving Knife is a general purpose carving knife and the rounded point is very durable. A great knife suitable for beginners.
The length listed is an approximate blade length.
Handles are made from Jatoba with nothing more than an oil finish.
Hock 1 1/4'' Detail Knife
A Detail Knife has a very fine point for making the very narrow cuts associated with detailing. The straight blade accommodates larger stock removal if needed.
The length listed is an approximate blade length.
Handles are made from Jatoba with nothing more than an oil finish.
Hock 1 1/4'' Stab Knife
The Stab Knife is used for taking more vertical cuts where space is limited for a conventional whittling stroke. This knife can also be referred to as a Skew Knife.
The length listed is an approximate blade length.
Handles are made from Jatoba with nothing more than an oil finish.
Hock 1' Chip Carver Knife
A traditional Chip Carving Knife is a short-bladed knife used to make triangular shaped cuts to create intricate designs in wood. Designs carved in this fashion are cut into the wood or incised, not relieved.
The length listed is an approximate blade length.
Handles are made from Jatoba with nothing more than an oil finish.
Hock 1'' Carving Knife
This Carving Knife is a general purpose carving knife and the rounded point is very durable. A great knife suitable for beginners.
The length listed is an approximate blade length.
Handles are made from Jatoba with nothing more than an oil finish.
Hock Carving Knives - Set of 5
The blades of these comfortable carving knives are made from Hock's high carbon steel, hardened to Rc62 (if that sounds familiar it's because that's the same steel and hardness as Hock's high-carbon knives and plane blades) easy to hone to the sharpest possible edge.
The lengths listed are an approximate blade length.
The set includes: 1" Carving Knife, 1¼" Carving Knife, 1" Chip Carver Knife,...
James Barry Double Sided Leather Strop & Paste
This double sided leather strop from James Barry measures 8" x 3" x 3/4". The UK sourced leather is 4.5mm thick and is bonded to both sides of a wooden block.
One side is coarse which is used to accommodate the James Barry Mirror Paste. This does not just polish to an amazing standard but also puts on that final hone to achieve a scary edge.
The size is ideal to compliment the...
James Barry Double Sided Leather Strop 8'' x 3''
This double sided leather strop from James Barry measures 8" x 3" x 3/4". The UK sourced leather is 4.5mm thick and is bonded to both sides of a wooden block.
One side is coarse which is used to accommodate the James Barry Mirror Paste. This does not just polish to an amazing standard but also puts on that final hone to achieve a scary edge.
The size is ideal to compliment the...
James Barry Mirror Paste
Micro fine abrasive paste achieves a mirror finish after initial sharpening using a leather strop. 8,000 - 10,000 Grit. Micro fine abrasive cream to create a mirror finish after initial sharpening using a leather strop. Leaves tools a super keen cutting edge to give clean accurate cuts. Simply apply paste to the strop, rub to absorb and then stroke the edge to be polished across the strop until polished...
Knife Blade Files
Prized by craftsmen worldwide, Arkansas Novaculite is the only known substance that can sharpen a blade and polish it as well. These Multi-Form Files are designed to accommodate the various shapes and gauges of V-tools. The dimensions and specifications of each stone will match tools ranging from ultra-flat to semi-circular and a variety of curves in between. Multi-Forms are ideal for sharpening, finishing...
Kuksa - A Guide to Hand Carved Wooden Cups
By Paul Adamson,
Paul has been carving wooden cups or Kuksa for over ten years, and along the way has learnt what the problems are and overcome many of them.
After being asked many times how to make them, he thought he would produce a book to teach others how to make them.
This paperback book contains 78 pages with lots of full colour pictures to explain the styles and shapes, tools and equipment,...
Left Handed Auriou Albi Combination Rasps
These are the Left Handed versions, to see the Right Handed please CLICK HERE.
These are stitched on both faces with two "safe edges" on either side.
The rasp is thinner close to its tip to allow ease of entry into your workpiece. For flat and convex work only.
As normal, the longer the rasp, the coarser it is. We offer 2 sizes. The sizes shown are the rasp dimensions without the...
Left Handed Auriou Cabinet Maker's Rasps
These are the Left Handed versions, to see the Right Handed please CLICK HERE.
These are the basic rasps for shaping work. They are relatively wide in proportion to their length giving you considerable cutting power. You will get surprisingly smooth finishes to your work. As a general guide you should chose a rasp which is 3/4 times longer then the width of the piece you are shaping.
As an example...
Left Handed Auriou Cranked Neck Curved Ironing Rasps
These are the Left Handed versions, to see the Right Handed please CLICK HERE.
The Left-Handed Auriou Cranked Neck Curved Ironing Rasps are precision tools ideal for working in small, tight areas. The cranked tang provides knuckle clearance, and the curved shape allows easy access to your workpiece. Available in various widths (10mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, and 30mm) and grains, they offer control and...
Left Handed Auriou Modellers Rasps
These are the Left Handed versions, to see the Right Handed please CLICK HERE.
The Left-Handed Auriou Modellers Rasps are expertly designed for left-handed users, offering unmatched precision in delicate shaping tasks. These rasps are narrower than typical cabinet rasps, making them ideal for working in tight spaces where fine control is essential. Whether you’re involved in intricate woodworking,...
Lettercarving in Wood: A Practical Course
By Chris Pye
Letters are everywhere and lettercarving in wood is a tremendously useful skill for a carver to have: from memorials to signing work; from decorating bowls to house signs.
This book from internationally renowned woodcarving instructor Chris Pye will teach you fundamental lettercarving skills with which to artfully add words or text to an otherwise plain piece of wood.
For beginners,...
Make a Folding Spoon
By Jane Mickelborough
Make a Folding Spoon is a comprehensive 'how to' guide on carving your own wooden, folding, spoon. It includes plans to help you develop and design your own style as well as old spoons that you can learn from. Written and illustrated by Jane in a unique, comic book style.
"I am so pleased to introduce you to this wonderful book Make A Folding Spoon by Jane Mickleborough......