Roughout Knife

[mgrlvr]

Here is a photo of the complete display in Dayton. This was approximately 60 feet on the perimeter tables. ...

[mgrlvr]

For this display at the Artistry in Wood Show, everything was carved with the exception of about 6 small plastic dogs displayed with the dog wagon. This collection is the work of 4 - 5 carvers including myself. The majority of the carvings were made from the 1940s through the early 1970s. My wife...

[mgrlvr]

Claude....thanks. I have been a member of the Circus Model Builders since 1979. CMB was founded in 1935. I am currently serving as advertising manager for the Little Circus Wagon, our great bi-monthly magazine. I am also the Lot 2 Manager representing WV, PA, VA, PA, NJ, DE, and MD. If anyone would...

[mgrlvr]

I believe the advantage of the 50 mm knife shown in the photo would be the ability to use it one-handed because of the size. I hope a member of this forum can provide more information about this knife....

[mgrlvr]

Claude...thanks for the reply. These are not my tools. I hoped to learn more about this roughout knife and if anyone has used one or if they are available. My circus draft horses are carved in 1/12 or 1" to the foot scale. I tried using a Fordem for roughing out but that is too noisy and dusty...

[mgrlvr]

Good morning. I found this image today of a suggested kit for carving miniatures. Please see the 50 mm roughout knife shown in the image. Has anyone used a similar knife and are they available? I can't determine from the image if the knife is sharpened on the long side only or on the "skew"...

[mgrlvr]

Well, I dug deeper and I believe I found my answer. Falls Run tools were the original name of Flexcut tools. The tools seem thinner than current Flexcut tools and more flexible? What else can I learn about these tools?

[mgrlvr]

Good evening. I acquired several palm tools marked "Falls Run." They are strangely similar to Flexcut palm tools. Is there a connection?

Thanks,

Patrick...