Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
Chisel handles . . .
s.mackay@worldnet.att.net
>Hard wood or soft ? Well, not a chisel but a stamper cut from spring steel saw blade. The "blade" and tang all one piece so it won't take much force. But I'll just be "tap-tapping" on it. That home made floater got me think'n.
I'd use hardwood...
Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA
>For no perticular reason... Well now that I think about it, a thin blade like a saw blade might cut into a softwood easier than hardwood. Also, hardwood looks cooler IMHO.
Stamper???
Todd O. Cronkhite Maine Native, Presently Away
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Re: Chisel handles . . .
Frank D. in Montreal
>Hardwood and a ferrule of some sort.
Recycle
Jim Reed @ Tallahassee
>since you recycled the steel for the stamper, why not do the same for your handle. Broken hammer handles are usually hickory and work great for projects like this.
Yup. Miniature "Diamond Pattern" for . . .
s.mackay@worldnet.att.net
>equipment decks and such. I've still got some large pieces of Disston to make use of.
Good point ! . . .
s.mackay@worldnet.att.net
>With my "diminished" grip the oval cross section would be taylor made ! Thank you !