Sheriden Tools

[watersnake]

G'day from Australia ,I'm about to start learning to do sheridan style carving , I have a few tools for general carving but I want to buy a few basic tools for sheridan style . Could someone tell me which craftools and the numbers I would need to start with ..

I have a book on order to learn from ..Is there a basic kit of tools for sheridan style like the lucky 7 for general carving..

Thanks guys Ron Mackenzie , Australia

[reddevil76]

I would strongly recommend you to email Barry King and ask for recommendations.

I was on a very tight budget myself, but knowing that Craftools would be a waste of money, I gave Barry my budget, and he took his recommended tool list from the site and whittled it down to fit my budget.

The tools are worth every cent I spent on it.

Besides the crisp impressions, there is also another practical consideration. I practise whenever I have spare time, and in between these sessions, the Craftools just corrodes away. With Barry's stainless steel tools, I don't have to worry about my stamping tools corroding.

[watersnake]

I would strongly recommend you to email Barry King and ask for recommendations.

I was on a very tight budget myself, but knowing that Craftools would be a waste of money, I gave Barry my budget, and he took his recommended tool list from the site and whittled it down to fit my budget.

The tools are worth every cent I spent on it.

Besides the crisp impressions, there is also another practical consideration. I practise whenever I have spare time, and in between these sessions, the Craftools just corrodes away. With Barry's stainless steel tools, I don't have to worry about my stamping tools corroding.

thank you kindly Do you know his addy mate ..

[reddevil76]

Here's his site. http://www.barrykingtools.com/ Just let him know the size of the carvings you intend to do. Wallets, bags or coasters, etc. Then he can recommend the sizes.

Or check this http://www.barrykingtools.com/sizelist.htm

[King's X]

I would strongly recommend you to email Barry King and ask for recommendations.

I was on a very tight budget myself, but knowing that Craftools would be a waste of money, I gave Barry my budget, and he took his recommended tool list from the site and whittled it down to fit my budget.

The tools are worth every cent I spent on it.

Besides the crisp impressions, there is also another practical consideration. I practise whenever I have spare time, and in between these sessions, the Craftools just corrodes away. With Barry's stainless steel tools, I don't have to worry about my stamping tools corroding.

When you contact Barry King....ask them for the Sheridan Tooling Starter set. They had them at the last show I went to.

[watersnake]

Here's his site. http://www.barrykingtools.com/ Just let him know the size of the carvings you intend to do. Wallets, bags or coasters, etc. Then he can recommend the sizes.

Or check this http://www.barryking...om/sizelist.htm

Thank you kindly the emails on the way

When you contact Barry King....ask them for the Sheridan Tooling Starter set. They had them at the last show I went to.

Thank you kindly the emails on the way

[Bob Blea]

My 2 cents worth.....

Aside from the better quality (and Barry King's tools are excellent, I love them!) another difference is that the Sheridan style tools are a little different than what you can get with Tandy. Bevelers have a steeper angle to them that makes them easier to use in tight areas. The veiners I use are much thinner than what is available from Tandy, again lending them to use in tight or compact tooling. My bargrounders have much smaller holes than the old Tany ones my wife has, and I'm not even sure what kind of bargrounder is available from Tandy right now. Also, there are a couple of tools like the leaf liner and the center shader that Tandy doesn't currently make. You can certainly make good floral designs with the Tandy tools, but to do true Sheridan style it's hard to do without the specialized ones. I would be lost without my Barry King bevelers.

I have heard rumors that Tandy is going to release Sheridan style tools, but they haven't shown up in my nearby store yet.

Hope this helps,

Bob

[watersnake]

My 2 cents worth.....

Aside from the better quality (and Barry King's tools are excellent, I love them!) another difference is that the Sheridan style tools are a little different than what you can get with Tandy. Bevelers have a steeper angle to them that makes them easier to use in tight areas. The veiners I use are much thinner than what is available from Tandy, again lending them to use in tight or compact tooling. My bargrounders have much smaller holes than the old Tany ones my wife has, and I'm not even sure what kind of bargrounder is available from Tandy right now. Also, there are a couple of tools like the leaf liner and the center shader that Tandy doesn't currently make. You can certainly make good floral designs with the Tandy tools, but to do true Sheridan style it's hard to do without the specialized ones. I would be lost without my Barry King bevelers.

I have heard rumors that Tandy is going to release Sheridan style tools, but they haven't shown up in my nearby store yet.

Hope this helps,

Bob

Thanks Bob

I have had no response from my email , Do you or anyone have some way of contacting Barry King's tools

Thank you Ron

[King's X]

I would try the ads at the very top. He is a sponsor on this site. If not...here you go!

Barry King Tools

1751 Terra Avenue

Sheridan, WY 82801

Business 307.672.5657

Fax 307.673.8588

Email: kingtool@fiberpipe.net

Edited February 18, 2012 by King's X

[watersnake]

I would try the ads at the very top. He is a sponsor on this site. If not...here you go!

Barry King Tools

1751 Terra Avenue

Sheridan, WY 82801

Business 307.672.5657

Fax 307.673.8588

Email: kingtool@fiberpipe.net

Thank you to Reddevil76 , Bob Blea , ands KingsX for you help and advice on the tools I have contacted Barry King and have arranged for a tool kit !! Job Done

Ron