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[Steev]

Rick, I would make the conversion in two steps. 1 put the dust collector on eBay or similar and convert to cash. 2 convert the cash to some more useful tool.

[Steev]

I would start with a small draw knife or spoke shave to get the basic shape then a basic whittling knife for the details. There are many suppliers of knives, Flexcut, Drake, Helvie just to name a few. Search around the forum and you'll find many opinions as to which one is best, they all will work for...

[Steev]

To me, a Murphy knife would be a roughing knife. Perhaps ask yourself, "what do I need to do that my current knives can't achieve?"