Thread: For the titan freaks out there

Definitely one for the collector, for whom that price is probably very reasonable - there can't be too many pristine sets like that still available?! They look like "light, tanged" (136's) with decals indicating a manufacture date of early 1960s (from Dick Lynch's book). A very decent set for someone to start with, but sorta sacrilegious to mar such pristine 'antiques'??

I never thought I'd catch myself saying something like that... I once thought tools were just tools whose value should be measured purely by their utility, but I've mellowed a lot over the decades & accept that collectors have human rights too.

But I reckon if you were starting out from scratch, you would be better off "rust-hunting" at flea markets - you can probably still put a good, usable set of BE chisels together for less ~$20 each if you are a little patient & alert. Most old pre-WW2 chisels are of adequate quality (though I've struck a couple that were hardly better than mild steel!) and will do the job while you save up for a fancy-pantsy set. If you're like me, when you finally do get the set of your dreams, you'll find they aren't all that much better than your old bangers and don't produce the exponential improvement in your technique you expected.....

Cheers,

Originally Posted by IanW

But I reckon if you were starting out from scratch, you would be better off "rust-hunting" at flea markets - you can probably still put a good, usable set of BE chisels together for less ~$20 each if you are a little patient & alert. Most old pre-WW2 chisels are of adequate quality (though I've struck a couple that were hardly better than mild steel!) and will do the job while you save up for a fancy-pantsy set. If you're like me, when you finally do get the set of your dreams, you'll find they aren't all that much better than your old bangers and don't produce the exponential improvement in your technique you expected.....

Cheers,

Yep my Pre WWII Wards are very marginally behind the Stubai and Pfeil Bench chisels. My Jap chisels are variable - It's my technique that I have to work on.

Originally Posted by IanW

Definitely one for the collector, for whom that price is probably very reasonable - there can't be too many pristine sets like that still available?! They look like "light, tanged" (136's) with decals indicating a manufacture date of early 1960s (from Dick Lynch's book). A very decent set for someone to start with, but sorta sacrilegious to mar such pristine 'antiques'??

I never thought I'd catch myself saying something like that... I once thought tools were just tools whose value should be measured purely by their utility, but I've mellowed a lot over the decades & accept that collectors have human rights too.

Ian , you are in the Xmas sprit I would say, “Collectors have human rights too” lol
Have a another glass of Red I’m sure you will change your mind.



Is just me but one of the ferrules second from the right look a bit off !! Ie replaced ?

Cheers Matt.

I did have a couple of glasses of bubbly (just for the sake of the day) but that was after I posted - I'm feeling even more mellow now, & thinking it's time for another tipple....

Don't think there's anything seriously amiss with any ferrules , Matt - there's a bit of variation in how ferrules fit with most makes. So just normal variation, probably. How much red have you had already?

Cheers,

Originally Posted by IanW

I did have a couple of glasses of bubbly (just for the sake of the day) but that was after I posted - I'm feeling even more mellow now, & thinking it's time for another tipple....

Don't think there's anything seriously amiss with any ferrules , Matt - there's a bit of variation in how ferrules fit with most makes. So just normal variation, probably. How much red have you had already?

Cheers,

Fortunately or maybe the other way,m I not really a wine drinker Ian An definitely not Red wine, tho if you follow hear, I could go another Cider, currently up too number 2 [emoji3064]

But we’re a lot better of than a lot up your way,so I shouldn’t moan.



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Cheers Matt.

Originally Posted by Pat

Yep my Pre WWII Wards are very marginally behind the Stubai and Pfeil Bench chisels. My Jap chisels are variable - It's my technique that I have to work on.

what is the shape of the bolsters on these wards? is it round/turned or is it octagonal?

Originally Posted by D.W.

what is the shape of the bolsters on these wards? is it round/turned or is it octagonal?

They are mostly socket chisels or if tanged, I have had to replace handles and hardware.

Originally Posted by The Spin Doctor

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Probably 25% higher than they're worth but that's what all the market places are charging - bode prices... But pristine condition

Seen these NOS titan chisels on ebay $1000 seems a bit steep
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/23504584...mis&media=COPY