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Thanks so much for the video, very helpful. I brought the Flexcut SK107 06D0507, 11-Piece Flexcut Carving Set I am trying to work out if I brought the Micro and Mini how many sizes would overlap. (changing the blade is a real pain every time). Thank you
I wasted an entire half hour of my life waiting for you to tell me which woukd be the best kit if you're just starting out. Pretty sure you said that at the beginning of the video. But you didn't even show all the tools while you cut, you only used 4 out of them out of 8. So i have no idea which kit would be the best one for me to get and i am just starting out so i have no idea which one i should buy 😐
Just purchased a Japanese Santoku whetstone to sharpen my linocut Pfeil tools. The slipstone isn't essential is it? I can do that with a piece of thick cloth? Thank you!
In my locale (USA), the Pfeil tools cost almost twice as much as the Flexicut. Seeing that you're generally happy with the Flexicut performance, I'd say they are a better choice for me. At least until I win the lottery! 🤣🤣🤣
I trust that you keep your Japanese whetstone perfectly flat by using a flattening stone every now and then? If you don't, and you keep sharpening your tools in the centre of your whetstone, it will soon become useless when you wear a dip (dish) into it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZFahNJEkTGg.html
“That’s the badger!” I’m going to start using that expression, as well as others you’ve used here (definitely trying out, “cocked it up!”), in my every-day American life and see the reaction I get! Lol! What are you saying at 13:10? There are a lot of times I can’t even make out what you’re saying. As they say, “Two countries divided by a common language!” For instance, “a real cracker,” means something *totally* different in the U.S. (it’s a derogatory term for a certain kind of white person, especially a racist or closed-minded one)! I watch a lot of UK tv, and I really don’t think I’ve ever heard some of your terms. “Pretty bagging!” for example. Where exactly are you from? Anyway, thank you for the review! I’ve been trying to decide which tools to buy to upgrade from the cheap Speedball tools (which I have gotten some great results from, but you can’t sharpen them and I just know that there are better tools out there). I’ve been seriously looking at the Flexcut, but it always seems to come down to Flexcut vs. Phiel in the reviews. However, Phiel are much more expensive everywhere I’ve seen them online and it’s hard to know if I will even use all of the tools in a set. I assumed I’d just want the micro sized tools, but watching them being used, I can see that the mini tools are just as, if not more, useful, depending on the situation. Very helpful to know! I was very happy when you went on to actually show all of the tools in use in actual work (and not just demos of mark), as so many reviews show people taking new products out of the box and commenting on “how they look” while I want to know how they work! Also, you’re very talented. So, yeah, that’s the badger! I really hope the sniffles I hear were just allergies and not Covid, considering the date of the video! Best wishes! Cheers!
"Horses for courses" is an old English expression that means selecting the correct, or the most apt, tool for the current job in hand. It is borrowed from a horseracing term meaning that certain horses perform better on certain racecourses. It has many other uses, such as selecting the best team to perform best at certain venues.
The flex cut tools are pretty decent but very overpriced for what they are. the do a good job overall though. If you know what you are doing though, the beginner tools like the speedball cutter kit will work just fine. it is not the tools that make the art but the artist. I know a few printers that have been carving and printing for over 20 years and all they use is the cheap beginner tools. I think that until you have mastered how to use those, you really have no business buying more expensive tools.
I came here hoping to learn which kit would be the best for me to get as I am just starting out. Still have no idea as he didn't even demonstrate all the tools. I am quite frustrated 😠
I bought the micro set. Ok, but I much prefer my Swiss made Pheil, although I wish Pheil would come up with a less confusing sizing system. Best tool for me for fine stuff is a good quality Japanese v tool, pricey but invaluable.
@@cw4608 I have both Pfeil and Flexcut (plus a few other good tools) and I sharpen mine all the same way. When they need sharpening I use a 1,000 grit diamond stone or sometimes a whetstone. After sharpening, and at intervals during use, I use a home-made leather strop (a belt glues to a backing board) to hone the edges. I also use a Flexcut honing block to hone the inside edges of the tools. This régime works very well.
Hi, thank you for your video. Do you keep your stone in a water box or do you keep it dry stored and when you want to sharpen your tools, you put it in a water tray for a while before sharpening? thank you for the precision!
Thanks for the video. I also want to point out that these Pfeil tools are not the right tools to use with the end grain wood block, and hence the difficulties. You will need engraving tools for that (eg. spitsticker, scorper, graver). I haven't tried it myself as the materials are so expensive. But that is what I have gathered from research. It is very useful to see you try it with the Pfeil tools as I have always been wondering if my Pfeil tools would work for wood engraving (not woodcut). So the answer is: probably not!
Seem like a really interesting video though a shame the camera seems to be badly positioned, and only showing half of the content! Thanks for making the video anyway. Better luck next time!
