Problem using Double Bevelling tool B997 as shown in Pictorial Carving Finesse.

[OdinUK]

I have been trying to use the Craftool B997 double bevelling tool as shown in the book Pictorial Carving Finesse, page 8, 12 and 13, but no matter how I use it I get the edge or corner impressions from the tool.  This makes the stamping look very choppy.  I tried to "walk" the tool and tilt it, have it upright, but no matter what I do I can't seem to get a smooth effect as shown in the book.  

Is this tool flawed or am I? I'd appreciate any advice on how to use it.  Thank you.

Paul

[DieselTech]

Use that tool with a very small/light maul. It sounds like you are using too much force or too heavy a maul when you strike the tool. 

[JDFred]

I ended up grinding the edges round on mine to get it to not be as bad about that.

[OdinUK]

@DieselTechI was using a light maul and using just enough force to make a reasonable impression.  I was getting the edge impressions no matter how I used it, light or harder.

@JDFredI was thinking about that, but I'm glad you did something to improve it.  I will certainly try it, although I'm surprised I have not heard anyone else complaining about it.  The tool, as it comes, has sharp corners.  I will also see what other tool makers are producing as an equivalent.  

Thanks for your replies.

[Handstitched]

When I do rose petals ,I like the natural  'rounded' look on some of the petals, so I use a small beveller along the line ( i have a fave), and then turn the beveller right around and go along the same line giving it that ' rounded ' look.

Perhaps practice that ?

HS

[OdinUK]

@Handstitched Thanks for that, yes, in the meantime, that is what I have resorted to doing.  Using a regular beveler and turning it around.