Since 1856 AURIOU have produced these tools with their balanced and ergonomically pleasing shapes. They have been part of the range, therefore, since the foundation of the company which was then called after the name of the founder DUNEAU. To this day the tools carry that name! The tools are often asked for by name by many faithful customers. These are the stone sculptor's tools!.
Many hand forging operations are necessary to obtain the octagonal section and the characteristic barrel shape. This shape, narrow head, wide bodied central part, and the tapered part between the blade and body, is essential. It is this which could make one forget these tools between the fingers and to drive and guide them perfectly. It is also this, and this alone, that gives a comfortable feel when holding the tools according to the traditional method, open handed, but the tool held under the ring finger and over the little finger. This method of holding contributes to the lessening of shock, better control and precision of the cut; and to the pleasure of achieving a desired work.
These same traditional methods of forging and the choice of extra fine steels allow the production of long tapered tools that do not vibrate!
Only a small deviation from the traditional tools has been taken; for some years now AURIOU have added some gouges to the collection.
MASONRY TOOLS:-
All dimensions given are nominal. This particularly applies to those tools which are made by hand. We reserve the right to alter the specification of any products without notification.
Prices charged will be those ruling on date of despatch. All orders will be delivered as early as pracicable after receipt. Some delay, particularly with imported items, may be unavoidable.
TUNGSTEN CARBIDE TIPPED TOOLS:-
Tungsten carbide is made from a sintered powder and is weak in tension and any tools using tungsten carbide are likely to break is used incorrectly. The TCT tools supplied by us are inspected at all stages of manufacture and only high quality materials are used. It is not possible for us to RE-PLACE or REPAIR TCT tools free of charge.