View Full Version : chisel handle wanted Brisbane
nick_b00
25th June 2008, 07:52 PM
I have a plain edge Titan socket chisel without a handle. I am no turner myself, and was wondering if anyone local (or otherwise) would consider turning me a handle. i am partial to silky oak and actually have some drying that (may) be suitable for the purpose.
anyone interested?
thanks
funkychicken
25th June 2008, 08:04 PM
I am, I'll send you a PM
robyn2839
25th June 2008, 10:36 PM
if funky chook cant do it i am available no problems........bob
conwood
26th June 2008, 10:06 AM
and if all else fails, I can help. Lots if silky lying around.
cheers
conwood
prozac
27th June 2008, 10:36 AM
A terrific response from our members to a call for assistance. It never ceases to amaze me the willingness to offer assistance on this forum. Well done.
prozac
funkychicken
27th June 2008, 08:49 PM
Now if only the guy would reply:roll:
Caliban
27th June 2008, 09:05 PM
A terrific response from our members to a call for assistance. It never ceases to amaze me the willingness to offer assistance on this forum. Well done.
prozac
Especially given what an irritating wood silky oak can be.:2tsup:
weisyboy
27th June 2008, 09:24 PM
iratating no way love the stuff.
dont think itl be verry good as chisel handle thow.:?
woodwork wally
27th June 2008, 10:47 PM
iratating no way love the stuff.
dont think itl be verry good as chisel handle thow.:?
Ditto to that carl a good bit of ash or other REAL hardwood:2tsup: and a healthy ferrule :Deach end would be my feelings WWWally
nick_b00
28th June 2008, 01:28 AM
thanks to all for the prompt replies. i appreciate everone's generosity, these forums certainly set a great standard.
i have PM'd funkychicken and will see what we can work out. i was keen on silky oak for the handle, i guess i just can't go past it having a love for it as i do. however my head tells me (as a few pointed out) that some harder natives are probably more suitable, and i will probably go this way.
thanks to all again
weisyboy
28th June 2008, 08:41 AM
spotty gum is the abvious choice.
but tallowwood in briliant for handles as it is oily and stays together well. :2tsup:
o yer and if all else fails im happy to do it seing as your just down the road. might be esayer than postage.
nick_b00
30th June 2008, 02:41 PM
here is a rough sketch of the dimensions. rounded end prob better than flat too
thanks
funkychicken
30th June 2008, 03:33 PM
Off to the workshop I go!
Sawdust Maker
30th June 2008, 04:41 PM
you'd better show us what the final product looks like
we like piccies:2tsup:
funkychicken
30th June 2008, 04:53 PM
Will do
funkychicken
30th June 2008, 10:49 PM
The handle has been turned and has received it's first coat of oil. I'll take a photo when it's finished.
I made it to Nicks specification and it fits a socket chisel I have here so hopefully it will fit his.
Oh and it's Ironbark by the way
funkychicken
1st July 2008, 10:09 PM
Done!
nick_b00
2nd July 2008, 07:38 PM
thanks! looks great. will post a pic when it arrives
nick_b00
7th July 2008, 04:15 PM
well here it is. i am very pleased with the finished product, and all the responses i got about this. its excellent and will be a user.
pic 1 - with the 1/4" titan socket chisel
pic 2 - close up
pic 3 - with another titan
thanks!
funkychicken
7th July 2008, 04:18 PM
How's the fit?
Cheers,
Funky C
nick_b00
7th July 2008, 04:45 PM
fits ok, needs about 1mm taken from widest part of socket - easily done with sandpaper. better a touch too big than too small!
not bad considering the components were 100km's apart and it couldnt be tested through the process!
thanks again.
funkychicken
7th July 2008, 05:15 PM
fits ok, needs about 1mm taken from widest part of socket - easily done with sandpaper. better a touch too big than too small!
not bad considering the components were 100km's apart and it couldnt be tested through the process!
thanks again.
Oh well, I did pretty good considering I didn't actually have the chisel to test out the fit.
Cheers,
Funky C
TEEJAY
7th July 2008, 07:11 PM
A great post - well done guys :2tsup:
nick_b00
7th July 2008, 07:50 PM
and after 5 mins of sanding........
there is now 1/16" gap which will close up a bit more when i hammer on the handle - just need to clean the blade up to the high standard that has been set!
wheelinround
8th July 2008, 10:49 AM
:brava Well done Andrew my fine feathered friend having been the receiver of some of your fine work I can understand Nick's :D
worthy of a greenie