[Baren]: The mailing list / discussion forum for woodblock printmaking. Baren Digest Thursday, 16 September 1999 Volume 08 : Number 709 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jack Reisland Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 12:27:13 +0000 Subject: [Baren 5878] Re: Lees Valley Tools-etc. Graham Scholes wrote: > PS The name is Lee Valley Tools Ltd. Several varieties of slip stones and other neat tools are also available from The Japan Woodworker at http://www.japanwoodworker.com/. There is a link to their complete catalog on line at their site. Jack ------------------------------ From: Maria Arango Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 16:44:27 -0700 Subject: [Baren 5880] papers, stones, resingrave Hola Julio, (no estoy ofendida, solo queria calmar a todo el mundo con un poco de humor) Resingrave is a synthetic resin medium for wood engraving available from McClain's; I'm really not very good at it yet. I saw some of the work of the Wood Engraver's Network group (among them some quiet Bareners) and had to laugh at my little attempted engraving. But I will get better! On papers, if you are an experimenter the best thing to do is to request a sample packet from Dan Smith, McClain's, Hiromi, or your favorite paper supplier. The samples are small but you get to "feel" and "touch" the paper, which is a lot better than any description and any picture. Head on to: http://www.printmakingstudio.com/links.html and click on suppliers. On sharpening stones, a question for Master Graham: I thought I heard you say a while back that your water-stones "live" under water? Do you really keep them in a bucket at all times? Does this wear the stone down faster? I purchased a water ceramic stone and it is awefully convenient to have it already in the water so I don't have to wait for it to soak but I want to make sure it's okay in there. Should I throw in a guppy or two to keep it company? Thanks, health to all, Maria ------------------------------ From: David Bull Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 08:47:49 +0900 Subject: [Baren 5881] Re: papers, stones, resingrave Maria wrote, about keeping sharpening stones in water: > I thought I heard you say a while back that your water-stones "live" > under water? Do you really keep them in a bucket at all times? Does this > wear the stone down faster? Many stones _can_ safely be kept underwater, ready for instant use, notably artificial stones. 'Natural' stones though, should most definitely _not_ be stored this way, as they will be considerably weakened, and in some cases, can simply turn to a soft pile of clay at the bottom of your bucket. > I purchased a water ceramic stone ... This one would seem to be a candidate for a suitable companion for your guppy! Dave ------------------------------ From: Graham Scholes Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 17:20:11 -0700 Subject: [Baren 5882] Re: Lees Valley Tools-etc. >from The Japan Woodworker I looked through the catalog and it looks very much as thought this site is geared for woodworkers and not printing plate carvers. The wet stones are not the quite what I use. But aren't those tool scruptious looking. Graham ------------------------------ From: Graham Scholes Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 17:35:14 -0700 Subject: [Baren 5883] Re: papers, stones, resingrave >On sharpening stones, a question for Master Graham: Oh my goodness.....don't start that. If the tax man hears about it they my come and investigate. >I thought I heard you say a while back that your water-stones "live" >under water? Just when I am using them. When I start a carving session I will take a shallow plastic pan and set the stones in the water which is about 1/2" deep. Splash water on the stone when sharpening and keep it wet. If you are in a hurray emerse them in water for 15 minutes them use them always wetting the surface. >Should I throw in a guppy or two to keep it company? Now if you choose to store them in water along with the guppies, I'm don't think the guppies will mind however the stones will. Dry them when not in use. Regards, Graham ------------------------------ From: Jack Reisland Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 15:18:58 +0000 Subject: [Baren 5884] Re: papers, stones, resingrave My -synthetic- waterstones have been underwater in a tupperware going on at least 15 years now with no ill effects, but that water's a little too silty for guppies by now. Synthetic stones do not have to be dried between uses, however!, they must not be allowed to freeze when wet (not a problem here!) Jack ------------------------------ From: Jack Reisland Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 15:25:40 +0000 Subject: [Baren 5885] Re: Lees Valley Tools-etc. Graham Scholes wrote: > The Japan Woodworker .. They do have lower prices than McClain's on the "standard" quality carving knives (although I would recommend the better quality kind) and on carving mallets and large sharpening stones stones, as well as some other odds and ends useful for woodblock carvers. And yes, those other tools are tempting, how 'bout those kitchen knives? Jack ------------------------------ From: Jack Reisland Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 15:33:27 +0000 Subject: [Baren 5886] Re: Lees Valley Tools-etc. Sorry for too many messages, but Graham, try here: http://www.catalogcity.com/viewprod.cfm?pcd=31379&isz=m&plt=1 , these look like your slip stones, are they the same? Jack ------------------------------ From: Graham Scholes Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 19:32:34 -0700 Subject: [Baren 5887] Re: Baren Digest V8 #708 >does anybody know (Graham?) if Maburo ships to the US, I need some good >shina larger than what I have? Hi Marco, I just got off the phone from Noboru Sawai. He can supply the Shina and in sizes that will divide into 6' x 3' So figure out the best yield .... remember that 1/8" is lost to saw cut. Also there is a limit by the post office or 24" for one, largest, dimension (I think) I have suggested that Noboru use post to ship to you. It takes longer but is the most economical. The courier companies are charging a brokerage fee for a goods shipped across the board. It is usually around $30 to $40 Noboru's phone number in Vancouver is 604 255 9785 Sincerely, Graham ------------------------------ From: Wanda Robertson Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 23:01:45 -0700 Subject: [Baren 5889] Re: Lees Valley Tools-etc. Yes, Graham & Marco, the numbers are the same - only for the set of 4 4000grit water stones (order #60M93.10) the US$price is $15.95. For the 1,000 grit carver's slip stone & the 4,000x (order #60M90.36) the price is $22.95 for the two. I plan to get the 1,000/4,000x Combination Water Stone also (#60M50.04) for $24.50. What could there possibly be that I could not sharpen with this assortment? Their gardening tools are almost as tempting. Really beautiful catalogs, and really quality tools. When I called and ordered a catalog, they said it would take a while - but it was there within the week. Maybe they just like to surprise you. Wanda ------------------------------ From: Gregory Robison Date: Thu, 16 Sep 1999 11:50:20 +0300 Subject: [Baren 5890] Re: Baren Digest V8 #707 Kampala, 16 September 1999 Marco wrote: > the amazing ROMA by Fabriano > is much better there, not comparable to the one you buy here). Marco Flavio: This is a surprise to me. Usually, in almost every industrially produced commodity or product, export quality is always equal or superior to that retained for domestic consumption. Very often the same product is even cheaper internationally than it is in the country of origin. (This is not always true of artisinal production, where the producer often keeps the best for him/herself and friends.) What I want you to bring back from Italy is an answer to this perplexing question: Why is this iron-clad law different for Italian paper? Or is it just Fabriano? Or just ROMA? Or is it your supplier in SF? Or is my iron-clad law rusty? Have a good trip! Ciao! Greg ------------------------------ End of Baren Digest V8 #709 ***************************