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I think the “Marple’s” chisels represent a fair value in “user” type chisels. They sharpen well, stay sharp and are relatively “Cheap”, I just don’t like the plastic handles on them. They are harder to get off than I imagined. The easiest way was to turn them off on the lathe. I also applied some heat sink gel on one of them and “Torched” it off. Here is the end result of my efforts of rehandling these old bench chisels. Maybe I will “Reach” for them a little more now…
Jerry
-- Jerry, "Some people are like Slinkies, They aren't good for much of anything, but they put a grin on your face when you push them down a flight of stairs"
































8 comments so far
Indiana_Parrothead
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posted 39 days ago
Nice job, you have made and ordinary set of chisels in to the extraordinary. The Ash handles really set them off. I might try that with and ols set of Craftsman chisels that I have.
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Kate
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posted 39 days ago
I like the shape of the new handle. Looks comfortable.
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SnowyRiver
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posted 39 days ago
Very nice. I like the style of the handle too.
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a1Jim
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posted 39 days ago
cool idea
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interpim
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posted 39 days ago
I think I would be a bit worried spinning a sharp chisel on my lathe LOL
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Jerry
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posted 39 days ago
Hey INterpim,
Put the “Pointy” end in the chuck!~Ha ha!
Jerry
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jockmike2
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posted 39 days ago
Groovy, no pun intended. They have good steel. Good reputation. Made here in Michigan.
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Karson
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posted 38 days ago
Jerry: A nice job. I’ve got a couiple of sets of Marples. I might give tht a try. Looking great.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †