unhandled tools

[Howie French]

Well it looks like I am going to be buying a new bowl scraper. It was suggested that I consider buying the scraper unhandled. I like this idea, but do not know where I can purchase unhandled tools. I know Lee Valley carries them but they don't have the real wide and thick scrapers unhandled.

So, where do you guys buy your unhandled tools

Howie

[George Conklin]

My local Woodcraft carries them. I believe they are called P&N ?

[Andy Hoyt]

I tried a friends P&N bowler the other day and really liked it. Next excuse I get, it'll be a P&N.

CSA carries them (http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/cgi-bin/shopper?search=action&keywords=pn-tool) too.

[Dick Strauss]

I've heard good things about the P&N (Patience and Nicholson) tools. You can also buy one of the Kelton or Oneway mega-mass tool handles for the ultimate in leverage and control.

[Don Orr]

Check out the Craft Supplies catalog and Packard Wooworking Tools. They both sell a variety of unhandled tools. There may be others as well. A big heavy scraper is a very nice addition to the tool rack!

[Bruce Smith]

Any business that handles the Hamlet line of chisels should be able to accomodate you. Their tools are among the best and they have heavy duty scrapers (1/2" & 3/8 thick), handled as well as unhandled. Check it out good luck.

[Dennis Peacock]

I use several of the P&N turning tools. They are every bit as good or better than my Crown turning tools. Cheaper and you get to make a handle for them that best suits your feel and length.