Snappy little chisel

**Woodwould** · 10th June 2009, 05:13 PM

I just set this chisel down on the bench with no more than an audible clunk; I didn't drop it or slam it down.

The dark area is obviously where moisture has wicked its way into an existing fissure - right where the tool steel joins the lower carbon steel of the socket. It was going to break at some point and better that it did when setting it down than when using it in earnest.

Has anyone got a spare 3/8" Stanley 720 chisel they want to sell?

**Eldanos of KDM** · 11th June 2009, 12:04 AM

Geez, that's crazy! You're right, lucky you weren't using it and had it slip into your wrist!. Someone was on your side...
Sorry I don't have a new one for you though.
Take care mate, Dane

**ian** · 11th June 2009, 01:42 AM

Originally Posted by Woodwould

The dark area is obviously where moisture has wicked its way into an existing fissure - right where the tool steel joins the lower carbon steel of the socket. It was going to break at some point and better that it did when setting it down than when using it in earnest.

The more likely explanation is a fatigue crack
The grey area is the imperfection from which the crack propigated to failure

**kiwioutdoors** · 11th June 2009, 10:00 AM

can you get it repaired welded? Could it be done without detroying the temper?

**Woodwould** · 11th June 2009, 10:47 AM

If I still had my TIG welder, I would certainly give it a go as TIG is pretty good at concentrating heat locally. I would also mould a clump of Cold Front putty around the business end of the blade for good measure.

I think trying to find someone else to do the job plus all the running around would cost a lot more than another chisel.

**fubar** · 11th June 2009, 01:05 PM

where abouts in melbourne are you woodwould we could use my mig n/c if that would do the job

**Woodwould** · 11th June 2009, 01:48 PM

PM sent.

**kman-oz** · 11th June 2009, 02:06 PM

I have an arc which would make light work of that, I think I still have some rods that can be used for disimilar steels (mild, high carbon and 300 series stainless from memory). I'm in the west, let me know if I can help.

**Woodwould** · 11th June 2009, 02:18 PM

Thanks kman-oz, but as I said to fubar in my PM, there'd be a lot of time (for both parties) running around when a replacement should only cost around $30 or possibly $50. But thanks for the offer anyway.

**jimbur** · 13th June 2009, 03:54 PM

Seen this happen once and it was to a 3/8 Marples chisel (octagonal box handle) My fil was very upset when it happened as it had been his father's before him. Admittedly it was pretty short by then but Marples do say they're good to the last inch. No abuse, just used for paring.
Jim

**prozac** · 15th June 2009, 12:30 AM

Reshape the stub and sell it on ebay as something really rare.

**tomnewby** · 15th June 2009, 01:58 PM

For a replacement check out http://www.toolexchange.com.au/chisels.htm

About 2/3's pf the way down are a couple of stanleys. One is a "3/8th butt chisel"and the one below is a one inch and 3/8th (even though he's written #/8)...

Not sure if this is exactly what you are looking for.

I'm not associated with the site.

**jimbur** · 15th June 2009, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by prozac

Reshape the stub and sell it on ebay as something really rare.

Don't encourage it

**Woodwould** · 15th June 2009, 02:14 PM

Thanks Tom.

The first one is an 'Everlast' and the second one is probably a 750 (or worn down 720). I'll follow up the latter.

**tomnewby** · 15th June 2009, 02:16 PM

good luck. hope it suits your needs.

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