25 bucks worth of chisels

**_fly_** · 2nd May 2013, 10:04 AM

I got these a while ago from some op-shops.
The first 4 are titans.
I've had a go at doing a new handle on the second one but I'll need to start again.
The fifth is a Berg.
Sixth I can't read the logo's but they are there.
The Seventh is "someone taylors", (doesn't look like henry thou), also has stampings on the other side of blade as well.

I'll see if I can get a macro of the last 2's logo's.

I'll have to learn how to replace the handles as you can see I mucked up one already

And all for 25 bucks, I got my bargain for this year.

If anyone wants to give me some tips on making new handles and fitting them, please do so.

Peter
twenty bucks worth.jpg
Number 5 :
Number 6: (Should use camera more often, even now I can see it says Charles Taylor)

**orraloon** · 2nd May 2013, 08:59 PM

You have got your $25 worth. Good names and well worth some work to get back in shape. Some of the handles dont look too bad. The berg is a sure saver. Have a bit of a search in handtools and the turning sections for handle advice. Some of the metal ferrules could be cleaned up and reused too.
Regards
John

ps. old thread of some old chisels I cleaned up.
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f152/do-not-do-97388/
plenty more if you search the forum.

**TobyC** · 3rd May 2013, 12:12 AM

That last one looks like...

WARRANTED
CAST STEEL

Any other marks?

Toby

**_fly_** · 3rd May 2013, 01:36 AM

Originally Posted by TobyC

That last one looks like...

WARRANTED
CAST STEEL

Any other marks?

Toby

Thanks Toby,

I guess you need to know the marks and then they stick out like dogs.
There is marks on the other side.
but I can't read them either.
I can get the BLA on the bottom line.
cast steel chisel.jpg

**TobyC** · 3rd May 2013, 02:23 AM

Looks like "something" over PLATED. I'll look around.

Toby

**pmcgee** · 3rd May 2013, 02:46 AM

Originally Posted by TobyC

Looks like "something" over PLATED. I'll look around.

Toby

Heh heh ... come on Toby .. it's "GLASGOW"

I should figure the name from that ... but I need to look too

Cheers,
Paul

Oh ... it's "Mathieson" ... I was thinking it was too short for all those letters ... but "yeaah ... nah" (as we say in Oz these days)(it seems)

https://www.woodworkforums.com/f152/c...3/#post1548617

**TobyC** · 3rd May 2013, 02:59 AM

Originally Posted by pmcgee

Heh heh ... come on Toby .. it's "GLASGOW"

I should figure the name from that ... but I need to look too

Cheers,
Paul

Oh ... it's "Mathieson" ... I was thinking it was too short for all those letters ... but "yeaah ... nah" (as we say in Oz these days)(it seems)

https://www.woodworkforums.com/f152/c...3/#post1548617

Good job Paul!
Guess I need some more coffee!

Toby

**_fly_** · 3rd May 2013, 03:08 AM

You guys are amazing.
Now I have something to go look up and read about.

Should I just sand then to a useable state?
Or electrolysis them to clean the rust in the logo
Or do the molasses dip to clean them?

Thanks Peter

**pmcgee** · 3rd May 2013, 03:08 AM

Originally Posted by TobyC

Good job Paul!
Guess I need some more coffee!
Toby

Hmmm ... Scotch, perhaps?

I suppose you guys get the UK brand stuff over there too?? or is just Oz and I guess Canada?

Paul

**TobyC** · 3rd May 2013, 04:48 AM

Corro-Dip, or vinegar, or a fine wire wheel on a grinder.

Toby

**_fly_** · 3rd May 2013, 05:12 AM

Thanks Paul and Toby,

Peter

**TobyC** · 3rd May 2013, 05:25 AM

Originally Posted by pmcgee

Hmmm ... Scotch, perhaps?

I suppose you guys get the UK brand stuff over there too?? or is just Oz and I guess Canada?

Paul

Nope, not me, haven't touched a drop in 20+ years.

Toby

**pmcgee** · 3rd May 2013, 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by pmcgee

I suppose you guys get the UK brand stuff over there too?? or is just Oz and I guess Canada?
Paul

Ooops ... I meant chisels for this part ...

**TobyC** · 3rd May 2013, 07:28 AM

We pretty much get everything from everywhere accept Cuba and North Korea, including scotch and chisels!

Toby

**orraloon** · 3rd May 2013, 12:04 PM

Matheson, now that is pointed out I can make out the moon and star logo. That makes it the pick of the bunch as they are hard to find. Still see some old planes by them and the irons are worth getting hold of even if the wood body has had it. Very good find.
Regards
John

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