on 5/14/03 1:29 PM, Ted Stevenson at e.stevenson@s... wrote:

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> Steve Noe wrote:
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>> I have no problems getting the Kelly Tools shave to work; it works so easily
>> that I really don't have any advice, except maybe to ease up and let the
>> tool do the work.
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> I like the sound of that, Steve. But let me ask, are you talking about
> working inside curves that involve endgrain as well as straight grain?
> Both my tools make lovely shavings on flat or gently curved edges, but
> if I try to work anything that crosses the grain, I find myself carving,
> not shaving.

My KTW shave isn't my first (or second!) choice for straight grain.  I use
either a traditional woodie or the LV aluminum (aluminium, Jeff) low angle
version for that.  The cigar works best for those inside curves.

You might wish to double check that you are always working "downhill" on the
grain.  I know that when I mess up - which is quite regularly, just ask
SWMBO - it's because I lost track of which way the grain is heading.

Steve Noe, in Indianapolis
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