thefixer
13th April 2009, 11:18 PM
I got the OK on Saturday from the minister for fun, recreation and finances to stock up on a few necessities to keep my addiction going. First stop, Carbatec in Clayton for a new live centre and a new white wheel for the grinder. While we there I noticed a pile of Hamlet chisels on a clearance table and began to drool profusely. In firm but affectionate tone she said "you can have 1". My first Hamlet, woo hoo, a 3/8", deep flute ASP HSS2 gouge. Also got the live centre, some pen kits, a couple of acrylic blanks for the young bloke and completely forgot about the white wheel.:( This is the most expensive chisel I have by far and it didn't take long to find out why. It turns all timber into cheese compared to what I have been using until now. And wow, does it hold an edge. I have made nothing with it yet but there is about 2 cubic metres of shavings around the lathe:D This tool is now my new best friend.
Cheers
Shorty
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Cheers
Shorty
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