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"Marples" chisel "Converted" with ebonized ash handles

Project by Jerry posted 39 days ago 592 views 2 times favorited 8 comments Add to Favorites Watch

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"


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Indiana_Parrothead

88 posts in 54 days


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.

-- We are the people our parents warned us about.

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Kate

95 posts in 773 days


posted 39 days ago

I like the shape of the new handle. Looks comfortable.

-- Kate, http://www.wooden-box-maker.com

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SnowyRiver

3481 posts in 379 days


posted 39 days ago

Very nice. I like the style of the handle too.

-- Wayne - Plymouth MN

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a1Jim

17023 posts in 475 days


posted 39 days ago

cool idea

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture ,maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com

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interpim

454 posts in 357 days


posted 39 days ago

I think I would be a bit worried spinning a sharp chisel on my lathe LOL

-- San Diego, CA US Navy

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Jerry

60 posts in 51 days


posted 39 days ago

Hey INterpim,

Put the “Pointy” end in the chuck!~Ha ha!

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"

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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.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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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 †

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