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groovy tools........ but fragile?

updated mon 24 dec 07

 

Hank Murrow on sat 22 dec 07


On Dec 22, 2007, at 3:25 PM, Jennifer Boyer wrote:

> You're not alone Charles in terms of breaking Bisons. I've had 2
> break while I'm trimming: no dropping, just trimming. I gave up even
> though I loved the feel of them.
> I'm mourning the Dolans, but have about 4 left of my fave shape: the
> 555. I hope Dolan rises again! If anyone has any 555's in good shape
> that they don't use, I'm in the market.
>
> Jennifer
> On Dec 22, 2007, at 1:32 PM, Charles Hightower wrote:
>
>> It's sad. I can't find any Dolan's for sale. I'm far to clumsy for
>> a Bison.
>> Afraid I'd drop it walking to the table. That does happen. My flaw,
>> not the
>> tools.

I wonder if you would have found this tip useful? I cut a slit in the
top of one of those big yellow sponges(the fake kind), and that is
where I put the Bison down.........EVERY TIME. So far, no accidents.
I have three of these marvelous tools, and the first one trimmed 7000
pots before I sent it back for sharpening. Phil for President!

Cheers, Hank
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