As regards tools, it is best to have four, although it is possible to do with less. The four should be: (1) a chisel, 1/4 inch size; (2) a small veiner; (3) flat gouge, 3/16 inch; (4) a carving-knife with curved blade.

The average price for each will be about 1s. When ordering them be sure to ask that they may be already sharpened for use.

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Also it will be necessary to have a leather strop, a Washita stone (6d.), a Turkey slip (9d.) for the inside of the tools, and an oil-can with best machine oil.