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Re-handling a Oval Bolstered Mortise Chisel - Smoothjazz077 - 07-07-2016
I recently picked a few mortise chisels at a local garage sale, and the handles on 3 of the chisels are finished. The are split down the middle, and looks like someone really used a heavy hammer when whacking these bad boys. The chisels are a tang style that fits into the handle. I have a decent amount of Hard Maple left over from cutting boards I made last year, and was wondering if this wood would suffice for the new handles I need to make? I also have a nice piece of Purple Heart. The chisels I'm re-handling are 1/2", 3/8" and 1/4". Thanks
Scott
Re: Re-handling a Oval Bolstered Mortise Chisel - Rob Young - 07-07-2016
There is a Woodwright episode of on the turning of oval mortise chisel handles. Should be available online.
http://www.pbs.org/video/2178721052/
(edit to fix stupid spillchucker text replacement...)
Re: Re-handling a Oval Bolstered Mortise Chisel - Joel (Tools for Working Wood) - 07-07-2016
I would go maple over purpleheart just because I think the balance will be better with the lighter wood. Also I think the maple with compress a little more and not crack. However with both woods you don't get the compression you get with beech and you might need some epoxy. If you have questions on the procedure search my blog - I have instructions for rehandling.
Re: Re-handling a Oval Bolstered Mortise Chisel - Smoothjazz077 - 07-07-2016
I don't have a lathe, so I will be shaping them by hand
Re: Re-handling a Oval Bolstered Mortise Chisel - Admiral - 07-07-2016
Great video, and Roy didn't cut himself either!!
Re: Re-handling a Oval Bolstered Mortise Chisel - Smoothjazz077 - 07-07-2016
Thanks Joel. I will go into your blog.
Re: Re-handling a Oval Bolstered Mortise Chisel - Derek Cohen - 07-07-2016
In addition to Joel's blog, you will find a pictorial on my website, here:
http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolRestora...e%20Chisel.html
Regards from Perth
Derek
Re: Re-handling a Oval Bolstered Mortise Chisel - Rob Young - 07-07-2016
Smoothjazz077 said:
I don't have a lathe, so I will be shaping them by hand
The layout portion may still be of some use when determining the shape at the bolster and the size of the ovals.
Re: Re-handling a Oval Bolstered Mortise Chisel - Bibliophile 13 - 07-07-2016
Hard maple should wear very well. Have fun shaping it.
