Overview
A value priced set that is perfect for beginning carvers. Features laminated steel blades, all honed and ready for immediate use! Set includes five basic tools for flat relief and figure carving.
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Building up my shop.
Dennis F
on Jan 6, 2017
I'm new to this and it looked right for the job.
Stacey A. J
on Mar 18, 2016
Building up my shop.
Dennis F
on Jan 6, 2017
teacher recommended it
Ruthe N
on Aug 18, 2016
teacher recommended it
Ruthe N
on Aug 18, 2016
For printmaking projects.
Michelle V
on Feb 6, 2016
Is this usable for linocut?
Can these be bought separately?
BEST ANSWER: Not that I know. But Great tools .
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- Michael M on Jul 22, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 27, 2015
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4.3 / 5.0
20 Reviews
Excellent quality, especially for the price
I originally bought this set for an introductory printmaking class and have since relied on it for all of my woodcut plates. I had previously tried other, less expensive brands to save money (bad idea in my case). My Power Grip tools fit naturally with the hand, were ready to carve upon arrival, and have maintained their sharpness through a variety of types of wood. With that said, I suggest also purchasing a FlexCut Slip Strop for honing (it accommodates all the gouges and chisels included in this set).
The only things that are missing from this set and that I wish were included are the clear protective caps that go over each blade (so the blades can't bump into the inside of the case). I've seen many Power Grip sets like just like this one come with these caps and it'd be nice to have them since I carry my set around with me a lot at school. However, this isn't enough of an issue to affect my five-star rating. I recommend Power Grip carving tools to anyone/everyone.
The only things that are missing from this set and that I wish were included are the clear protective caps that go over each blade (so the blades can't bump into the inside of the case). I've seen many Power Grip sets like just like this one come with these caps and it'd be nice to have them since I carry my set around with me a lot at school. However, this isn't enough of an issue to affect my five-star rating. I recommend Power Grip carving tools to anyone/everyone.
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Great product. Could not be anymore...
Great product. Could not be anymore pleased.I would greatly recommend this product.
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May 17, 2011
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These are fantastic carving tools. Very...
These are fantastic carving tools. Very sharp and easy to control.They also hold their edge very well. The free shipping made this a great purchase. I highly recommend these.
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January 11, 2011
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Intro to carving, set was polished...
Intro to carving, set was polished sharp directly from the box and the grip is well designed and comfortable. Bought for the price and was happy. I'm not a sranger to tools and these are good quality. I've used everyone including the 1/8 gouge. I would recommend buying a leather strop and abrasive to keep them honed and mirrior sharp. Flexcut sells a good small wooden one with leather glued to it for around $15; it works well for chisels of this size. Do some research on how to sharpen, youtube.com has some good advice as well as other carving web sites.
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January 24, 2010
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I have had these tools for...
I have had these tools for 5 years now and have done many carvings with these. Works great for 3D work as well as block prints. While the tools are small, they are well made and very high quality (especially for the price!). Hone with leather and you will not have any problems. The small U-gouge is pretty worthless, but the others are stellar. Great for small to med carvings. A great set at an amazing price... hard to beat the Power Grips.
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November 23, 2009
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Good shipping, the carving set is...
Good shipping, the carving set is very sharp and worked very good for med-small carvings, good product
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November 9, 2009
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New to wood carving and wanted...
New to wood carving and wanted to try it before spending more money on a more permanent set of tools. This filled the bill. Rockler has always been quick to fill and deliver my orders and was with this one. I ordered them with the Flexcut slip strop (item 60353)to use for sharpening.
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October 26, 2009
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I am extremely happy with this...
I am extremely happy with this product, especially for the price, and Rockler was very efficient with processing my order. I am a happy customer.
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September 21, 2008
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Great tools for the price. They...
Great tools for the price. They come very sharp and stay that way. They hold an edge as well as my more expensive chisels.
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August 12, 2008
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