Testimonials

By: Vesper Tools

Hi Chris,

 

Just got your package... What an amazing tool ! As I hoped for it is both beautiful and functional.

 

I love the contrast between the brass and the perfect infill black red gum (great to read the background on the black red gum). The angle fixation mechanism seems to be solid as a rock, which is the problem/frustration with most sliding bevels.

 

What I noticed again when tools are perfectly made, is that the tactile quality is as good as the visual.

 

Just with your eyes closed one can feel the quality.

 

I am looking forward to 'feeling' another of your handmade tools in my hand.

 

But will have to wait a month or so, otherwise my wife get suspicious ;-)

 

Keep up the great work !

 

J.E. WA, USA.

Email titled: Thanks for Great tools and Service

 

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Hi Chris

 

Last week I called you and ordered a knife and a double square. To my surprise they turned up in the mail the next day. I was just about to embark on making some drawers with dovetails all-round, and I started using them immediately. I really love both tools, and the upgrade to this higher level of tool quality has really enabled me to lift the quality of my dovetail joints.

 

I'll be back for more.

 

M. F. Victoria

 

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Hi Chris,

 

I received your knife today, and couldn't be happier. You've designed the perfect marking knife.

 

Thanks!

 

Geoff. CA, USA.

 

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Chris,

 

I just got my bevel today. (I guess that makes it about 7 days.)

You truly make a thing of beauty. This is the finest tool I think I have ever laid my hands on.

 

The attention to detail, and the craftsmanship far surpass anything I have ever used.

 

As for the double square, I just wish you made a slightly larger one. My metric/imperial conversion is far from perfect, but I carry both a 6 inch and a 4 inch. If I’m not mistaken, isn’t yours about 2 inches?

Anyway, the budget’s a little maxed out, now till I teach my next class.

 

Take care, thank you for such a wonderful tool.

 

Doug,
Colorado, USA.

 

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Chris . . .

 

A quick note, which I really should have written a couple of days ago. The three bevels arrived in fine fettle Friday morning (it's Monday afternoon as I write this) and two of them have already been in use. I'm enormously pleased with them. The old Stanley and the modern Japanese bevels that I have been settling for up to now have what looks to be a similar-but-not-identical locking mechanism to yours, but it has always annoyed me that I've never had any real confidence that they would or could hold their settings for a full day's work or longer. To be honest I've never really had any faith that they would lock a setting in place even for a couple of hours. So I've always wound up wasting a lot of time checking and rechecking bevel angles, out of fear that something has shifted since I last looked. A couple of days' use of your tools has already convinced me that I can rest easy now when I have to reproduce an angle today that was set yesterday or a week ago. Your tools are rock steady and I can't tell you how much I appreciate that.

 

They're also beautiful (by the way).

Thanks again for your help in getting them to me so easily and promptly.

 

Cordially
 

Daniel B. USA.

 

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Chris, I received my small double square awhile back, and I have to say I am really impressed. This is a beautiful little tool, and obviously manufactured with love and care! It's BRILLIANT!

 

With so much cheap stuff on the market, it's a pleasure to find someone making quality tools for the discerning worker

 

I'm perusing your site now to figure out what i can buy next.

 

Sincerely, Rush Bowman.
USA.

 

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Hi Chris, Yes, thank you! Gauge, knife and square have already seen action – superb! The square makes my Starrett look like a cheap asian copy. The gauge looks strangely familiar – and then of course realise it’s a similar shape to most panel gauges – no wonder it feels so good in the hand (speaking of which, no one makes one of these at the mo...) Though I don’t have a project on the bench that needs them right now, have also played with the bevels – fantastic action. Chuffed to bits with them.

 

Cheers, Steve. UK

 

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"Chris Vesper is only a relative youngster but has been making tools since 1998. Having received our first consignment of tools we predict that Chris is going to have a long and distinguished career making fine hand tools. Chris Vesper Tools compare very favourably with other fine hand tool makers from around the world"

 

 

Mike Hancock - Classic Hand Tools. UK.

 

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Hello Chris, your tools have arrived at the customs office on 24,10 2007. Due to my absence at that time I was only able to pick them up today. The tools arrived in good order, they are well up to my expectations and a joy to behold. Thank you very much and keep up your exquisite work.

 

Regards Wolfgang, Germany.

 

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Hi Chris All the stuff arrived safely, I'm very happy with the timber and it goes without saying the the Double Square is outstanding. I will be able to make some very nice razor scales from the timber and I'm looking forward to using the Black Red Gum. [Edit: this customer bought some timber scraps from me to use.

 

Cheers John, Brisbane.

 

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Hi Chris, Just letting you know that my bevel gauge arrive safely in the mail yesterday. Great workmanship, congratulations and thanks. I'm sure this will end up in the family heirloom category.

 

Regards Colin NSW

 

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Dear Chris, I enjoyed meeting you at the show and seeing the tools you make first hand. Well done keep up the good work. As an Artist, Craftsman and Teacher myself I appreciate people who work to high standards and love to encourage my students in excellence. I get a life affirming satisfaction from my friends and associates who also work to these high standards.

 

Yours Faithfully, Keith, ACT.

 

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Good Morning Chris, Just a quick email to let you know that the joinery knife arrived yesterday, and I picked it up after work. Thank you so much for providing me with such a wonderful tool, I am very impressed by the high workmanship that is displayed in it, and the overall outstanding finish. The black red gum is beautiful!! Thank you also for being so amazingly quick with delivery - it is greatly appreciated! I would highly recommend you to anyone who is looking for quality hand made tools. I look forward to dealing with you again,

 

Damian, Canberra.

 

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Hi Chris, The Joinery Knife I bought from you at the Woodworking Show is just a magic little tool. I had a scale demo to table to make to send to a client, it was an excellent marking tool and great for chamfering the edges. That was straight 'out of the box', I haven't even got around to honing it yet. Good to catch up with you again, keep well & have a great Christmas.

 

Best Regards, Darrel.

 

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Hi Chris, Artisans strive to achieve precision and style in their finished works. To achieve this aim, the tools used need to be highly accurate, reliable, well balanced and meticulously made and in my case, a pleasure to use. I have searched extensively for such high quality tools. Without exception, the tools I have purchased from you meet all of the above standards. I look forward to many more pleasurable hours of working with your creations; they really are works of Art.

 

David L. Melbourne.

 

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Chris, This is to confirm I have received the marking gauge and Sliding Bevel and to say how pleased I am with both items. The Tasmanian Blackwood compliments the brass inlay and gives both tools a state of origin look. My reason for placing an order was to expand my Display Cabinet Tool Makers section, your tools are now on display in my office and attract the attention of visitors who appreciate craftsmanship today of a bygone practice.

 

Regards, David Stubbs Burnie, Tasmania

 

 

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Chris, Since using your square my dovetails have significantly improved. I am very happy with my purchase (from Terry Gordon).

 

Thanks Robert Isler "Waratah" Theodore. QLD