I just finished making a new set of handles for my Marples chisels. I never really liked the bulky plastic handles they came with, and lately I’ve been learning how to use the lathe so I figured I’d just make some new ones. These are made of reclaimed hard maple with copper ferrules. I made a different set awhile back with copper ferrules and really liked the look of them so I decided to use it again. The copper is beautiful, inexpensive and easier to find than brass ferrules. The shape of the handle is based off of my one Lie-Nielsen chisel that I own (which of course is based off the Stanley 750 design). I’ve loved that design since the day I started using my LN chisel and so I tried to incorporate that while accommodating the tang of the Marples chisels. Finished with a couple coats of shellac and rubbed out to a dull sheen.
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nurvreck
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#1 posted 529 days ago
I have those same chisels. I would love something like that! Looks awesome, especially with the copper.
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Brian Shourd
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#2 posted 529 days ago
Those really look terrific. And I’m sure that the wood feels so much better in your hand than plastic. Great job.
-- Brian
jjw5858
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#3 posted 529 days ago
Bravo!!!!.......Man, this is nice work here…..these look great….enjoy!!!!
-- "Make something you love tomorrow...and do it slowly" JLB
Beginningwoodworker
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#4 posted 529 days ago
Beautiful chisel handles.
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mafe
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#5 posted 529 days ago
Wonderful upgrade to those chisels.
Now they will be a pleasure for the eye and the hand also.
Smiles,
Mads
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racerglen
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#6 posted 529 days ago
Great work !
-- Glen, Vernon B.C. Canada
dubsaloon
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#7 posted 529 days ago
Nice work! Nothing like the feel of maple as a handle.
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Bertha
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#8 posted 529 days ago
Very attractive. I’ve switched over to the copper too. Don’t tell anyone but I cut it on my bandsaw;)
-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog
489tad
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#9 posted 529 days ago
What an improvement. The copper looks great.
-- Dan I.G.N.
AgentTwitch
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#10 posted 529 days ago
What an upgrade! They look fantastic!
Did you use a 1/2” copper pipe or a fitting to make the ferrules?
-- Regards, Norm
thedude50
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#11 posted 529 days ago
very cool
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Smitty_Cabinetshop
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#12 posted 529 days ago
Absolutely wonderful job! Much, much better than blue plastic, you’re right!
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MrDan
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#13 posted 528 days ago
@AgentTwitch: I used a union (coupler) for 1/2” pipe. I needed it to be a hair larger than the 1/2 pipe and the coupler was just about right. It isn’t an exact match to the flared part of the chisel, but close enough for me.
meikou
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#14 posted 528 days ago
How much for a set of 6 :)
Matt W5MIX
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#15 posted 527 days ago
Really beautiful work!
-- Matt in Austin, TX
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