AusBonsai

Hi everyone
I did a bit of searching on the web and found these places that one can buy carving tools hope it's helpful

Kutem carving tools ( the prices are very good at this site ) tmortimer@telkomsa.net
range includes
kutem 50 a 5 tooth cutter dia 50mm R875 ( $101 )
kutem 30 a 3 tooth cutter dia 30mm R500 ( $58 )
kutem 12 a 2 tooth cutter dia 12mm R475 ( $50 )
and some other very interesting cutters as well

Beaver tools prices in euros
range includes
3.1 a 4 tooth cutter e62 ( $77 )
2,1 a 2 tooth cutter e46 ( $57 )

Bonsai-shop ( don't forget to put the dash between )
these people stock the samurai stuff
range includes
samurai junior a 3 point cutter on 6mm shaft e55 ( $69 )
ninja master a 4 tooth cutter e85 ( $106 )
shogun master 2 tooth cutter e85 ( $106 )
they also have many other cutters

Kaizen bonsai ( prices in pounds )
range includes
terrier a 3 tooth cutter p56 ( $87 )
little terrier a 2 tooth cutter p46 ( $72 )
i've just been in contact with tony from kutem tools and he says that with normal post a small parcel from south africa will cost R75 ( $9 ) hope this is helpful guys
regards
peterb

Hi All
just managed to contact rudi spanko on this email address rspanko@post.sk he has quite an impressive selection of carving tools as well
regards
peterb

We should have a group buy, thats worked well in the past

If you want to organise something privately yourself you are more than welcome to Ozzy. Just post something and have everyone email you. I have bought a tool from Rudi and am very happy with it.

We all buy from Kutem...and he is reliable.

Any suggestions on where to get hand carving tools?

hi luke

you can get some at carba-tec 27 magill rd stepney , if you want japanese carving tools try Kaneshin Bonsai Tools but be prepared to pay
regards
peterb

Hi Neli

Glad you also got good service from tony at kutem tools good bloke he is , really happy with the tools i got from him superior to kaizen and cheaper can't go wrong
regards
peterb

hi everyone
interesting discussion on carving bits. i too have been looking for apropriate bonsai carving bits and was disappointed with the dremel bits from B......... until i found these. they are imported from Taiwan, come in 8 different sizes and designs. the bigger ones fit 5.0mm or greater in chuck size(not sure how to describe it, but it measures 5.0mm in diameter the bit that goes into the chuck). NO 6 fits 3.0mm or greater chuck. they are $33.00 each and i can post them australia wide free of charge.

i have only limited supply now, but i can arrange for more to be sent. pm me if interested.

regards

Tien