WoodCentral Forums

Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge

Socket chisel handle material

Posts

Re: Socket chisel handle material

#26

Lee Valley has it

Roger Bell


>I have turned a few socket chisel handles out of the "dogwood shuttle blocks" available at LV. Nice wood for a simple project such as this, if you want to go store bought. Priced right.

Re: Socket chisel handle material

#27

Re: My theory about Japanese chisels

Thom D


>That is true. One has to pick the appropriate species regardless of cut. If the Japanese ran out of their white oak they wouldn't waste time finding a substitute to use in the same way.

👍 This page answered my questions

Your vote helps other woodworkers quickly find the answers and techniques that actually work in the shop.