Carving tools

[1950DAVE]

Don't know if I'll tackle carving a stock but I picked these up at an estate sale today. Passed on some overpriced unmentionables of WW2 vintage. But these German made Dostra carving chisel only cost $20.
Dave

 

[pooch156]

Don't you just love it when a good deal falls into your lap? Did some checking on Dastra chisels. It seems that they are of fine quality. They are listed in the range of about $30.00 each.

 

[Robby]

Wow!!!! Nice score!!!!!
Robby

 

[Col. Batguano]

For $20 you probably got $600 worth (new) of chisels. They look like they're intended to be mallet driven which, unless you are pretty good, is tough to maintain fine control with (which is why I prefer smaller palm-pushed ones for fine intricate work like stock carving), but for bigger or more coarse work, (like carving a stair case bannister) I bet they'll be great.

 

[eggwelder]

thats a super score
ferrules look too flimsy for mallet use, but also can`t tell if the blades have a shoulder either

 

[1950DAVE]

Definitely not for a mallet. No ferule on most and no shoulder on the chisels. They are all 8" or less long.
Dave

 

[kje54]

Don't know if I'll tackle carving a stock but I picked these up at an estate sale today. Passed on some overpriced unmentionables of WW2 vintage. But these German made Dostra carving chisel only cost $20.
Dave

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Excellent find!!