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Scrapers, Knives, Reamers, Planes and Cutting Tools for Violin Makers

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Cutting Tools

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7 piece set of small scraper blades made of Swedish steel, assorted shapes. Thickness 0.4 mm, from 27 x 45 mm to 50 x 110 mm in size. #80-500
C$39.50
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  Violin/viola peg hole reamer (Mini) for enlarging the holes for the pegs and endpins of violins and violas with the correct 1:30 taper. Approx. thickness: 4mm to 8mm. Made in the USA. #80-561
C$56.00
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Violin/viola peg hole reamer for enlarging the holes for the pegs and endpins of violins and violas with the correct 1:30 taper. Approx. thickness: 5.5mm to 10mm. Made in the USA. #80-563
C$43.00
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  Spiral violin/viola peg hole reamer 1:30 taper. Made in the USA. #80-5636
C$55.00
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  As above, TiN coated. Made in the USA. (Titanium Nitride adds extra hardness) #80-5636T
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Cello peg reamer for enlarging the holes for the pegs of cellos with the correct 1:25 taper. For cello endpins use the cello endpin reamer below. Approx. thickness: 8mm to 15mm. Made in the USA. #80-564
C$98.00
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  Spiral cello peg hole reamer 1:25 taper. Made in the USA. #80-5646
C$118.00
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  As above, TiN coated. Made in the USA. (Titanium Nitride adds extra hardness) #80-5646T
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Violin/Viola Peg shaver, adjustable. Made in the USA. #80-566
C$64.00
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Blade for violin peg shaver, above #80-5665
C$12.00
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Cello Peg shaver, adjustable. Made in the USA. #80-566C
C$96.00
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Blade for cello peg shaver, above #80-5666
C$20.00
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Cello endpin reamer

1:17 taper, Approx. thickness: 15mm to 27.5mm. Made in the USA.
#80-569
C$152.00
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  Bass Endpin reamer

1:17 taper, Approx. thickness: 36mm - 23mm. Made in the USA.
#80-571
C$279.00
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End pin reamer for bass, 1:17 taper, 34mm-21mm. German made #80-572
C$289.00
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  End pin reamer for cello and bass, 1:17 taper, 39-21mm. German made #80-573
C$445.00
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  More peg reamers/shapers on our Herdim tool page  

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Purfling Tools
Violin Maker Derek Roberts illustrates the process of inlaying purfling.

Model/Price

MACH purfling marker (cutter, scribe) Suitable for violin, viola, cello and bass.

This model offers lots of ajustability and is very comfortable to use and easy to control.

#80-5M1
C$55.00
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IBEX purfling marker (cutter, scribe) Suitable for violin, viola, cello and guitar. #80-567
C$51.00
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Blades (set of 2) for Ibex purfling cutter #80-5675
C$12.50
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Purfling Pick/Groove Cleaner
For removing wood from the purfling channel
#80-568
C$10.00
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Pfeil Knives, with rosewood handle NEW!

Model/Price
Pfeil Knives with Swiss made blades. Rosewood handles with secure one-screw fastener for easy replacement of blades (Has blade hardness rating of 60RC). With
Handle
#8D-594H.035, Swiss made blade, 3.5mm C$29.00
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#8D-594H.06, Swiss made blade, 6mm C$29.00
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#8D-594H.09, Swiss made blade, 9mm C$29.00
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#8D-594H.12, Swiss made blade, 12mm C$29.00
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#8D-594H.15, Swiss made blade, 15mm C$29.00
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#8D-594H.19, Swiss made blade, 19mm C$29.00
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Pfeil Knife Blades Only (Replacement blades for above) NEW!

Model/Price
These Swiss made knife blades are used for the Pfeil Knives above (Has blade hardness rating of 60RC). Without
Handle
#8D-5940.035, swiss made steel, 3.5mm C$18.60
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#8D-5940.06, as above, 6mm C$18.60
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#8D-5940.09, as above, 9mm C$18.60
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#8D-5940.12, as above, 12mm C$18.60
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#8D-5940.15, as above, 15mm C$18.60
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#8D-5940.19, as above, 19mm C$18.60
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Kogatana Knife Blades Only NEW!

Model/Price
Made in Japan, these 3-layer laminated construction makes it easier to re-sharpen, remains sharpened longer and provides wear resistance (Has blade hardness rating of 58RC). Without
Handle
#8D-5960.03, 3-layer laminated steel, 3mm C$27.00
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#8D-5960.06, as above, 6mm C$27.00
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#8D-5960.10, as above, 10mm C$27.00
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#8D-5960.12, as above, 12mm C$27.00
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#8D-5960.15, as above, 15mm C$27.00
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#8D-5960.18, as above, 18mm C$27.00
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GoldSteel Knives, with handle

Model/Price
Knives, GoldSteel, made in Germany. Hardwood handles, colors vary (Maple, natural or stained red)) Order With
Handle
#80-59H.06 Goldsteel, 6 mm OUT OF STOCK C$38.00
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#80-59H.08 Goldsteel, 8 mm OUT OF STOCK C$38.00
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#80-59H.10 Goldsteel, 10 mmOUT OF STOCK C$39.70
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#80-59H.12 Goldsteel, 12 mmOUT OF STOCK C$41.50
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#80-59H.15 Goldsteel, 15 mm OUT OF STOCK C$43.00
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#80-59H.18 Goldsteel, 18 mm OUT OF STOCK C$47.00
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GoldSteel Knife blades, no handle

Price
  GoldSteel, blade only, made in Germany. Order Without
Handle
#80-59.06 Goldsteel, 6 mm OUT OF STOCK C$31.00
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#80-59.08 Goldsteel, 8 mm OUT OF STOCK C$31.00
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#80-59.10 Goldsteel, 10 mm OUT OF STOCK C$34.00
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#80-59.12 Goldsteel, 12 mm OUT OF STOCK C$35.50
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#80-59.15 Goldsteel, 15 mm OUT OF STOCK C$36.50
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#80-59.18 Goldsteel, 18 mm OUT OF STOCK C$41.00
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IBEX Instrument Makers Planes, Silicon Bronze

Price

#80-501 Round bottom 25 mm, 8 mm blade

C$49.00
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#80-502 Round bottom 30 mm, 10 mm blade C$50.50
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#80-503 Round bottom 36 mm, 12 mm blade C$52.00
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#80-504 Round bottom 47 mm, 18 mm blade C$56.00
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#80-505 Flat bottom 60 mm, 22.5 mm blade C$66.00
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#80-520 Flat bottom 90 mm, incl. 27.5mm standard blade only C$170.00
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#80-525 Round bottom 90 mm, incl. 27.5mm standard blade only C$170.00
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Replacement Blades for Ibex Planes

These blades are replacement and optional toothed blades for Ibex planes. Toothed blades are recommended for planing figured maple to help prefent tearing of wood.
Ibex Plane model 80-501 80-502 80-503 80-504 80-505 80-520 80-525
Size 8 mm 10 mm 12 mm 18mm 22.5 mm 27.5 mm 27.5 mm
Shape Round Round Round Round Flat Flat Round
Standard Blade 80-506.08
C$15.50
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80-506.10
C$15.50
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80-506.12
C$15.50
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80-506.18
C$15.50
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80-506.225
C$19.50
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80-527F
C$23.50
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80-527R
C$23.50
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Toothed Blade 80-507.08
C$17.00
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80-507.10
C$17.00
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80-507.12
C$17.00
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80-507.18
C$17.00
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80-507.225
C$22.75
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80-528F
C$25.50
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80-528R
$25.50
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