Crown Butt Chisels

5/15/05, 5:57 PM #1

Tony R.
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Crown Butt Chisels

Tony R.

>I was thinking of purchasing a set of the Crown Butt Chisels from Hartville Tools. The look like very nice chisels at an excellent price (I prefer shorter chisels in general, just find them easier to work with). I haven't seen anyone speak of these any of the woodworking sights. Does anyone have any experience with them? thx.

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5/15/05, 6:30 PM #2

Dan Donaldson
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Dan Donaldson

>I have a set of them and had problems with edge retention. They had a tendency to fold over in hard woods. I finally decided that I had nothing to lose, so I retempered them and they seem to work a lot better. I also like the shorter ones for better balsnce when doing DT's etc.

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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...)

Re: Crown Butt Chisels

5/15/05, 7:30 PM #3

tonyr
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Re: Crown Butt Chisels

tonyr

>thanks for the reply. i think i'll pass on them in this case as tempering chisels is not something i care to get involved with. glad that you were able to improve your set! best, tony.

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