Bargrounders?

[BevJones]

Woodruff tools are great but too pricey. I dropped a bundle at the Sheridan show on Barry King's tools. Love em. His bar grounders work great by the way!

[sparks71]

I have a set of Smith's...Great stuff. Great quality!

[Elton Joorisity]

I have to beg to differ that Bill's stamps are too pricey. I own a set of his bargrounders and wouldn't be without them now. I know that he makes them the old fashioned way by hand and just like leatherwork, we need to get paid for what we do. (I also build stamps so I know the time that can go into one)

[gtwister09]

I have to agree with Elton's comments about work and getting paid for what work is done...as well as Bill's bargrounders.

"Best tools for the buck" or "most bang for the buck" is a two edged sword.

• Sometimes it gets you the "best" tool and sometimes it doesn't.
• Sometimes the best is subjective based on many variables which include style, preferences, skill level, fit, finish and so forth.
• Sometimes the best IS NOT the most expensive and sometimes IT IS. Money spent is not the only indicator of the best.
• Sometimes you buy the "best bang for the buck" only to find out later that you like the quality of the other tool. (Count me here on a number of purchases - It wound up costing me even more money in the long run).

I tend to look at people's detailed tooling a whole lot more and when I see something that stands out then I generally ask who's tool they are using. Several of the people on the board can attest to my asking them what they consider the best quality of certain tools. Some wigglers, bargrounders, bevelers, flower centers and such are some of the latest ones that I changed around based on some tooling that I have seen. Utilize the expereince of the some of the more experienced toolers and you will almost always be well served in your tool purchases.

Regards,

Ben

[BarryS]

I agree with all of the comments on this board. I personally use Barry King bargrounders and would love to own some Bill Woodruff bargrounders. The only thing is if you order Bill Woodruff tools you are going to be waiting awhile before you get them. So if you need them now your best bet is to get them from Barry.