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The Rough Rider Set is suited for detail
The Rough Rider Set is suited for detail
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too dull and because the wood’s fi bers
are soft, the tool will just push and break

rather than cut them.)

After a little work, I was able to get
several clean cuts from some of the profi les.

The set features a variety of skewed chisels,
straight chisels, gouges and a couple of

different-sized paring tools. However, I
can’t recommend the set for more than
simply playing around, or perhaps as a
small travel collection for rough work or
decorating a spoon or small bowl by the
campfire. At such a low MSRP, I will say

it is an inexpensive introductory set. As
a result, approach it as such, because the
inability to get much out of it might be
frustrating if you are expecting more.

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