Looking for Kelton Tools

Jan 12, 2004 5 Replies

I'm looking for a hollowing tool made by the Kelton Co in New Zealand. I know Woodcraft sells them, but I was hoping for a better price. I found the small, 1/2" set of chisels for $60 at

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but I'll be darnedif I can find a link that will take me to a place where I can actually orderthe chisels and the handle.For anyone who has any experience with hollowing tools, is it safe to assumethat these tools are more versatile than the Sorby hollowing tool
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)?Any tips are appreciated! Thanks, tms


I'm pretty sure Lee Valley just started carrying them.

Yep:

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don't buy till you have a look at the rest of the NZ made tools that are available, the Tolly Munro System

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and the Woodcut sytem
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and the Berger system
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you are in teh states, I would suggest that the exchange rate could makethese an atractive item if bought direct from New Zealand Regards Rex Haslip Auckland New Zealand

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Get in touch with Greg Jensen. he is the Kelton Toool rep for the US. he hangs out here @ RCW. Do a search and you will find his email. he can help you.

Tom

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