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21st May 2010, 10:45 PM #76
Words cannot describe how well made these tools are. The level of fit and finish are nothing short of the perfection I always strive for, but rarely achieve. The timbers are spectacular, the photos don't even begin to describe. Now that I've seen the results I'd like to seen the production line too. I'm sure the process would be equally amazing.
I got quite impatient for a while, but it was definitely worth the wait.
You know that instinct to look at something and scrutinise it's every detail, especially when it's something you have an interest in or know something about? There's almost always some little thing you pick out. Then there is the rare piece you can't fault and you're in awe of it. Not a one of these chisels has a single flaw I can perceive, and I'm in awe."Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so."
- Douglas Adams
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21st May 2010, 11:08 PM #77
Beautiful tools aren't they. Chisels without a doubt are the tool I use the most.
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22nd May 2010, 12:23 AM #78
So.... is it true? Worth the wait?
They look lovely and I'm sure you'll put them to good use.
Thanks for the pics mate.
Well done. May they bring you much joy and a lifetime of use.
All the best
Kevin
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22nd May 2010, 12:56 PM #79
Hi Kman,
Thanks for the photos. Oh so beautiful. Love those handles. What timber have you used, don't look like Cooktown Ironwood but I covert them. Yes, well worth the wait.
Cheers
Pops
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22nd May 2010, 03:39 PM #80
If I could only use one word -- Superb.
They do look good.
I'm also wondering what timber are the handles?
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22nd May 2010, 09:53 PM #81
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23rd May 2010, 09:42 AM #82
'Tis true Kev, they really are. I sort of feel quilty for getting impatient to be honest. I offered Mandy a testimonial when they get the new website up. To have waited for 18 months and still feel quilty about it...
DJ's on the money, Ringed Gidgee sourced from Terry Gordon. According to trent the lighter timber is in fact heart wood that hasn't changed colour yet. Apparently Gidgee has a very shallow sap wood layer because it grows so slowly. I also believe that the density of this timber increases at the base of the trunk and darkens even further.
I weighed the handles just to test my theory regarding balance, and found that Trent has also matched the heaviest handles to the largest chisels. They all came from the same length of timber also. A testiment to the effort that went into them."Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so."
- Douglas Adams
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23rd May 2010, 12:08 PM #83SENIOR MEMBER
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congrats on the chisels kman.
they are very beautiful.
trent does very good work indeed.
having spent a couple of afternoons with him i understand how much time and effort he puts into every chisel.
they are definitely worth the wait!
those handles are spectacular by the way.
justin.
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23rd May 2010, 12:17 PM #84
You carefully select them, agonise over your choice, pay a small fortune, wait for ages, receive and carefully inspect them, admire their beauty then whack 'em with a big mallet We're a weird mob allright!
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23rd May 2010, 05:58 PM #85
Hmmm.... 2 year waiting list... i think I better get in line... do I have the 2 years to come up with the $$$...
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23rd May 2010, 06:00 PM #86
any got a pic of the pick sticker version?
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23rd May 2010, 06:33 PM #87
I'm not looking forward to that day! So far all I can bring myself to do with them is paring.
Boz, Trent asks for a deposit, then balance when they're ready. I do believe the waiting list is getting shorter, not longer. A lot of the waiting was due to a lack of productivity for various reasons, but the new workshop is up and running and things are getting back to normality I understand."Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so."
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23rd May 2010, 09:30 PM #88SENIOR MEMBER
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i ordered a set of 6 pig stickers in october 2009.
dont know when i will get them, and i dont mind waiting either.
its always worth the wait for trent's amazing tools.
as soon as i have them, you will be the first to know.
justin.
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11th October 2010, 07:50 PM #89
Harold & Saxon Chisels on display
Psst....,
I've been told that Trent will have some amazing chisels on display at the HNT Gordon stand at the Melbourne Woodworking show.
Rumor has it that a member of this forum, who has been waiting for his chisels for just on 2 years, is going to get his chisels just before the end of the show.
This is the largest single set of chisels Trent has made.
Who in their right mind would get 20 bench chisels and 10 mortice chisels?
If you get the chance have a look....let me know just how over the top they are.
All the best
Kevin
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11th October 2010, 08:34 PM #90
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