chisel prototype-1

5/19/04, 5:05 AM #1

dave jeske
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chisel prototype-1

dave jeske

>I have needed a dovetail chisel for cleaning out the sockets of fine dovetails. The narrow chisels I have are too thick to easily work inside tight confines. I decided that since I make marking tools for laying out joinery I should try my hand at a detail chisel also. I made two prototypes (I gave them both away!) but here are some pictures of them. This one has a cherry handle. The blade is 1/4" wide and 1/8" thick where it goes into the ferrule. The thickness tapers down to a bit over 1/16" at the tip and has about a 25 degree bevel. The blade is short for close-in paring and good control. It is meant for light work and not for beating upon!The prototype was made from 0-1 tool steel hardened and tempered to about 60 Rc. 0-1 can take a very keen edge but may not hold it as long as some more exotic alloys. Now I have to make ME one. I will probable make myself a set of three 1/8 to 3/8 inch wide.

Dave

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5/19/04, 12:16 PM #2

jim_reed@marietta
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Outstanding!!

jim_reed@marietta

>You do great work!

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5/19/04, 1:11 PM #3

Dan Donaldson
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>Beautiful work. Question: How did you shape the blade?

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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5/19/04, 2:34 PM #4

Ralph Johnson Mansfield Tx
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Ralph Johnson Mansfield Tx

>VERY NICE

how did you pur your name on it

thanks

Ralph

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5/19/04, 3:23 PM #5

dave jeske
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dave jeske

>The balde is machined from 0-1 tool steel. Besides being addicted to woodworking handtools I also have a secret passion for old machinery. I have a 3-axis milling machine (but don't tell anyone on this forum!)

dave

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5/19/04, 3:29 PM #6

dave jeske
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dave jeske

>thanks Ralph. I had a stamp made for me. O-1 is pretty soft before you heat treat it and the stamp is about 62 Rc.

Dave

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5/19/04, 4:19 PM #7

Jim in Burlington Ont.
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WOW is that ever nice

Jim in Burlington Ontario

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5/19/04, 6:51 PM #8

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA
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It's SWEET!

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA

>Another great job! I could use a set of those...

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5/19/04, 7:04 PM #9

John, NY
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John, NY

>Me too... when, how much?

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5/19/04, 7:37 PM #10

Dave Anderson Chester,NH
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Dave Anderson Chester,NH

>Very Nice job Dave. You are inspiring me to introduce some new tools pretty soon. I won't copy the chisel idea though. At the end of next month I'll be introducing my brass and lignum vitae hammers for adjusting the wedges, irons, etc on wooden planes.

When you get into production of the chisels email me, I want to own at least one of your tools.

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5/19/04, 8:33 PM #11

dave jeske
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dave jeske

>Dave,

Thanks for the comments. I see you have been very busy making lots of nice knives! I look forward to seeing your plane iron hammer. I have one sketched up for "sometiime" but I have a lot going on right now. Maybe a trade? If nothing else us Dave's and we poor tool makers can support each other! Keep up the good work. Wish I could get to the other coast sometime and see Chester Toolworks. If you are ever in Portland, give me a ping.

Dave

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