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V tools
Robert Stoddard@bobber
8 Posts
Quote from Robert Stoddard on April 27, 2018, 2:24 pm
I have searched many companies & they list the V tool with different numbers for the degree of angle.
Pfeil has 5 different degrees of angle: 35, 45, 55, 60, & 90.
Hirsh has 3 different degrees of angle: 60, 70, 100.
Is there a common angle that most carvers use? In all the lessons I've watched, Mary list 6mm V tool, but I don't remember Mary saying what degree of angle the V tool is. Did I miss it? HELP
I have searched many companies & they list the V tool with different numbers for the degree of angle.
Pfeil has 5 different degrees of angle: 35, 45, 55, 60, & 90.
Hirsh has 3 different degrees of angle: 60, 70, 100.
Is there a common angle that most carvers use? In all the lessons I've watched, Mary list 6mm V tool, but I don't remember Mary saying what degree of angle the V tool is. Did I miss it? HELP
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Matthew Mizner@mattm
242 Posts
Quote from Matthew Mizner on April 27, 2018, 4:20 pm
Robert,
I believe the size Mary uses, and is referring to when she says 6mm v tool, is a #12 (Pfeil sizing). That seems to be the oft-used sweep of v-tool that I see.
I use the #12 mostly, with a few different sizes each of it. I also use a #15 for a few things, such as corner cleaning and very fine details.
Robert,
I believe the size Mary uses, and is referring to when she says 6mm v tool, is a #12 (Pfeil sizing). That seems to be the oft-used sweep of v-tool that I see.
I use the #12 mostly, with a few different sizes each of it. I also use a #15 for a few things, such as corner cleaning and very fine details.
SmokyRick Crawford@smokyrick
72 Posts
Quote from SmokyRick Crawford on April 28, 2018, 9:41 am
The number 12-6 I have actually measures about 57 degrees. Whether it is supposed to be a 55, or a 60, I am not sure. Doesn't really matter to me as it works well no matter what angle it is. I bought the "Mary May beginners set" from Chipping Away and this is what I measured for you.
The number 12-6 I have actually measures about 57 degrees. Whether it is supposed to be a 55, or a 60, I am not sure. Doesn't really matter to me as it works well no matter what angle it is. I bought the "Mary May beginners set" from Chipping Away and this is what I measured for you.
MaryMay@marymay
453 Posts
Quote from MaryMay on May 2, 2018, 2:55 pm
All of my v-chisels are 60 degree angles (at least that's what they tell me - I haven't actually measured the exact angle). So for Swiss Made, I use a #12, the Dastra is a #41. I find that the ones that are closer to 45 degree don't remove wood as easily and are miserable to sharpen because finding a slip stone to fit into that angle is very difficult. The larger angle doesn't seem to get the desired depth, and can be bulky and awkward to use - especially for the process I usually use and that is to remove the bulk of the wood as quickly and cleanly as possible. If I were to get an extra tool, I might choose a 45 degree 3 or 4 mm to make very sharp, clean cuts for texture and detail. But I have been able to get that detail with a 60 degree 3 or 4 mm. But if you need a reason to buy another tool... go for it!
All of my v-chisels are 60 degree angles (at least that's what they tell me - I haven't actually measured the exact angle). So for Swiss Made, I use a #12, the Dastra is a #41. I find that the ones that are closer to 45 degree don't remove wood as easily and are miserable to sharpen because finding a slip stone to fit into that angle is very difficult. The larger angle doesn't seem to get the desired depth, and can be bulky and awkward to use - especially for the process I usually use and that is to remove the bulk of the wood as quickly and cleanly as possible. If I were to get an extra tool, I might choose a 45 degree 3 or 4 mm to make very sharp, clean cuts for texture and detail. But I have been able to get that detail with a 60 degree 3 or 4 mm. But if you need a reason to buy another tool... go for it!
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Ed Frank@edf
16 Posts
Quote from Ed Frank on November 6, 2023, 5:46 pm
Pfeil also makes a #14, which is 55 degrees and has a much rounder bottom. It looks like a cross between a V-chisel and a veiner. What is this tool used for?
Pfeil also makes a #14, which is 55 degrees and has a much rounder bottom. It looks like a cross between a V-chisel and a veiner. What is this tool used for?
MaryMay@marymay
453 Posts
Quote from MaryMay on December 8, 2023, 10:04 am
Hi Ed,
That is exactly what it is - a v-chisel with a much more rounded corner. I don't have one of these, but would probably use it the same way I would use a veiner. The only difference is that the walls are at a slightly larger angle than a veiner. But they are so close, they could be used the same way.
Hi Ed,
That is exactly what it is - a v-chisel with a much more rounded corner. I don't have one of these, but would probably use it the same way I would use a veiner. The only difference is that the walls are at a slightly larger angle than a veiner. But they are so close, they could be used the same way.
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