This weekend is the annual antique festival at Bouckville, NY. I was just wondering (since the Misses and Myself are attending)is there any interest in draw knives? I have been successful in the past in procurring the above. This is in no way a promise of anything, especially since they are considered antiques, but buys can be had! :pray: :pray: :pray:
BTW we are going on Friday and this thing is huge!
Keep me in mind buddy. :bigsmyl:
I bought mine in an antique store for $11. They had others just like it for $65. You just never know what you will find. I would be interested in them.
Brian
whats a draw knife?
I'm looking for one myself
I'm looking for one, (at a do-able price), Lee. Up 'til this year I saw them all the time at the flea market, and yard sales. This year I've only seen three, and they had the blades all sharpened away at the center, plus corn cob handles on two of them. Some woman bought all three to hang on her wall. Whatever.
QuoteOriginally posted by fish theotherone:
whats a draw knife?
It is a tool used by many bowyers, and other woodworkers, to shave down a stave. Looks like a super-miniature bucksaw, with the cutting edge on the same side as the handles. It is used while pulling it towards you.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drawknife
I got three of them off **ay a few years ago. :D
Linc and Bernie I'll see what I can do. A couple of years ago A guy had a booth selling old tools. He had 3 of them I bought them all for $10.00 each. They were in real good condition,I kept one and gave one to a TG'er and sold the other.
At that price I'd like one too. Keep me in mind if you come across a trove of them.
I want a draw knife as well. I have looked on **** but don't know what I am looking at. Are there certain brands or designs that work better than others? Things to watch out for?
Sounding great, Lee. I appreciate your effort in any case, and will be anxiously hoping you have some luck.
Don't really know if there is any thing imparticular to look for. It is more a matter of feel. First one I bought in a yard sale many,many moons ago for $7.50 and is my favorite. It has served me well and I hope it continues. I have bought 3 others but only kept one of them and use it mostly for hogging off wood.Just not very good for a light touch.
Lee,
Could you please add me to the list also. I've been meaning to haunt the flea markets this summer looking for one, but work and life have conspired to get in the way of most recreation....
Thanks,
Steve
I'll be looking for 4 then! I might hit the jack pot or not find a one. That does save me from having to look at dressers and such.
I have seen archery related stuff, bows and arrows. For the most part is was "Very" high priced and mostly wall hangers.
Were pickings "slim to none" on the Draw Knives, LEE?