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We are very pleased to offer these special edge tools for instrument and violin makers.  From knives and violin planes to chisels and gouges, we have selected only the highest quality, world class tools.  
 

Note: Edge tools require honing before use.

 

Luthier Tool Index

Bronze Spokeshaves Purfling Groove Marker
Corner Block Gouges Scroll Carving Set
Ibex Violin Makers Planes Violin Knives
Dastra_Palm_Chisels Violin Plate Gouges
Pocket Planes I.A. Lutz Violin Makers Tools
Peg Box Chisels  

 

Ibex Violin Makers Planes (Curved Sole)

Ibex Violin Makers Planes are the finest available. Designed by Irving Sloane they are cast in silicon bronze and feature a curved bottom design for easy shaping of concave surfaces. The large thumbscrew allows quick and secure adjustment of the chrome vanadium steel blade. 

Bottom curvature is both front to back and side to side.

Standard and toothed replacement blades available.

Description Stock Number Price Purchase
 8mm blade x 25mm length Ibex Plane 50501 $37.00 Add to Cart
8mm Standard Replacement Blade 50506-8 $9.50 Add to Cart
8mm Toothed Replacement Blade 50507-8 $12.50 Add to Cart
       
 10mm blade x 30mm length Ibex Plane 50502 $39.00 Add to Cart
10mm Standard Replacement Blade 50506-10 $9.50 Add to Cart
10mm Toothed Replacement Blade 50507-10 $12.50 Add to Cart
       
 12mm blade x 36mm length Ibex Plane 50503 $41.00 Add to Cart
12mm Standard Replacement Blade 50506-12 $10.50 Add to Cart
12mm Toothed Replacement Blade 50507-12 $13.50 Add to Cart
       
 18mm blade x 47mm length Ibex Plane 50504 $45.00 Add to Cart
18mm Standard Replacement Blade 50506-18 $11.50 Add to Cart
18mm Toothed Replacement Blade 50507-18 $14.50 Add to Cart

 

 

Ibex Precision Plane (Flat Sole)

Built to the same specifications as the violin planes but with a flat sole and parallel sides. Perfect for instrument making and all woodworking where a small, precision plane is needed. 60mm (2 3/8") length with 22.5mm (7/8") blade width. Standard blade supplied.

Stock Number

Description

Price Purchase
50505 Ibex Precision Plane $59.95 Add to Cart
50506-22 22.5mm Replacement Blade $15.00 Add to Cart

 

Dastra Palm Chisels

Violin, bow and instrument makers have long used small chisels like these for fine fitting and paring work. Once you try them you too will appreciate the control and accuracy attainable with these short, compact tools. The palm style handle fits comfortably in your hand making a variety of grips and positions possible. If you do fine, precise work these chisels will be a valued addition to your tool collection.  Made in Germany by Dastra.

Overall length 5 1/2".

 

Description

Stock Number Price Purchase
2mm Dastra Palm Chisel 201-0102 $22.99 Add to Cart 
4mm Dastra Palm Chisel 201-0104 $22.99 Add to Cart 
6mm Dastra Palm Chisel 201-0106 $22.99 Add to Cart 

 

 

Two Cherries Palm Chisels 

Violin, bow and instrument makers have long used small chisels like these for fine fitting and paring work. Once you try them you too will appreciate the control and accuracy attainable with these short, compact tools. The pear shaped handle fits comfortably in the palm of your hand making a variety of grips and positions possible. If you do fine, precise work these chisels will be a valued addition to your tool collection.  Made in Germany by Two Cherries

Overall length 6".

 

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Description

Stock Number Price Purchase
2mm Palm Chisel 511-0102 $25.95 Add to Cart
4mm Palm Chisel 511-0104 $26.50 Add to Cart
6mm Palm Chisel 511-0106 $26.75 Add to Cart
8mm Palm Chisel 511-0108 $27.95 Add to Cart
10mm Palm Chisel 511-0110 $28.50 Add to Cart

 

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Purfling Groove Marker

Adjustable cutter for manual marking of guitar edges and violin purfling grooves. Two knives with opposing bevels are adjusted with Allen set screws for a cutting clearance of 1/16" to 1/4" from the fence. Bronze casting with hardwood handle.

Stock Number

   Description

Price Purchase
5067 Purfling Marker $31.95 Add to Cart

 

Violin Knives

Fine carbon steel knives for the instrument maker, carver, furniture maker or any wood worker needing to make precise, controlled cuts. Made by Hock Handmade Knives.  Unhandled, 7" long blade.

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Stock Number Size Price Purchase
110-8025 1/4" $27.80 Add to Cart
110-8050 1/2" $28.45 Add to Cart
110-8075 3/4" $29.70 Add to Cart

 

 

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Bronze Spokeshave Set

These bronze spokeshaves are very nicely made and are handy for detailed shaping of curved surfaces.  The three piece set includes three styles: flat bottom, curved bottom and spoon bottom.  Overall length is 3 1/2" and blade width is 15/16".

Stock Number

   Description

Price Purchase
SPK-03 Set of 3 Spokeshaves    $24.50 Add to Cart

 

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Pocket Planes

These German made planes are just the tool for small, detailed work.   The body is 3 3/8" long and the blade width is 15/16".  Available with or without a raised palm handle.

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Description

Stock Number Price Purchase
Pocket Plane 580-2300 $24.65 Add to Cart
Pocket Plane with Raised Handle 580-2200 $25.50 Add to Cart
Replacement Blade 580-2301 $4.75 Add to Cart

 

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