Loose Flexcut knife blade...

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Depending on what you want to carve, I would get all the tools sharp as can be and go from there. See what you need once you get started. Since you're carving driftwood, I wouldn't want to spend a lot of money on tools that will be getting worn out. I know it's said to buy the best tools for your money....

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I believe it is 19 mm. At least that's what I measure parallel to the shaft from point to back of the cutting edge.

All my skews are double bevel.

Bob L

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My Flexcuts are bevel ground on both sides. The hooked skew is flat ground on both sides. I also have Ramelsons which are bevel ground on both sides. I'm not certain since I am not home right now, but I think only my straight chisels are ground on one side or both sides. I'm thinking all my skews are...

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I'm guessing you're doing relief carving to be following the lines so closely.

I use a super sharp skew chisel (i.e. freshly stropped) --usually a 1/4 or 3/8 Flexcut to cut the lines. Any skew will do from my experience. My trick is to just use the heel of the skew as opposed to the whole...

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Ok Steve thanks!

Bob L

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I like your elves Steve. Still have yours from 2014 hanging over my desk/workspace.

Can you tell me how you got started carving this style of elves? Tutorial, article, book, etc.?

Thanks
Bob L

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Here's a previous thread that pretty much sums it up for me:
https://forum.woodcarvingillustrated...n-a-woodspirit

Try looking at this video and the following parts to it:...

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Here's a PDF of a search I did on the index for lure. And another one for fish.

Bob L...

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Thank you too all the vets.

My Dad drove a munitions truck onto the shores of Normandy in the 3rd wave on D-day. They told him not to stop for any reason. He didn't until he got to Germany. Then he came home. Thanks Dad. I hope you are enjoying your well deserve rest with Mom--who was a...

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Claude, You and your carvings are looking fine. Enjoy the beer!

Bob L

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And to all, a sincere thank you for your service!

Bob L

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Here's a link to what can be done with a v-tool:

http://www.littleshavers.com/60210ShowMe.html

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Merle,

Christmas?!?! It's Christmas already?!?!

I was just using that as an excuse for practicing faces and trying to figure out my signature caricature face.

OMG Now I gotta get ready for Christmas!

CHRISTMAS?!?!

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Thank you again. Actually, I didn't think the eyes were all that great.

Bob L

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Well, the Krazy glue worked. I took a few light cuts with the knife and it seems tight. I had my doubts it would work it's way down the voids since a piece of paper wouldn't fit but I did it anyway. I'll give it a bit longer to set up and then give it a hard test.

Thanks for all your help!...

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Thank you all!

Bob L

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Merle I like your idea because it's the least destructive solution. I'll dribble the CA down the sides of the blade and see what happens.

Thanks
Bob L

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I think Pallin has the right idea. Try a piece of scrap with some practice chip carving. Doesn't have to be elaborate. Just something to try out your ideas.

My post was more or less confirming what I thought.

Oil may be the way to go. Best to try it out on a practice piece...

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Claude,

That's what I've done with the Flexcut palm tools for rehandling. So, I take it it's the same square tab with a slotted hole in the center

Thanks
Bob L...

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..I plan on resetting the blade with epoxy. I'm not interested in another knife or sending it back. The problem is the blade wiggles in the handle but doesn't want to come out. Has any one dealt with this situation without digging out all the adhesive that's in there now?

Bob L