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  1. 26th May 2011, 02:26 AM #1
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    Default Chisel Paring - 6 steels

    I have completed the second part of the chisel steel testing. This involves the durability of 6 steels when paring. The link below is to my website:

    http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolRev...selParing.html

    I have also posted the first assessment, for reference. This dealt with the behaviour of 5 steels used to chop dovetails:

    http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolRev...g-5Steels.html

    Looking forward to the discussion.

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    I havn't been up to posting but this is enough to prompt it, great stuff Derek. It adds a lot to the discussion and will help inform my chisel purchasing.
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    Hi All,

    So now that you've completed the initial testing will you try and get these chisels re-heat treasted at a higher temperature, is that even possible?

    Great article as always.

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    Thanks Simon.

    I would love to have the steel rehardened, but that is not feasible (at this stage).

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    Hi Derek,

    Thanks for another excellent comparison, I've been following with interest, and while I don't have anything much to add directly to the discussion, it would be interesting to record the hardness of each of the steels. While I have a newly acquired rockwell hardness tester, and would be happy to do it, I'm a long way from Perth, do you have anyone locally that could do it.

    I'm pretty sure BobL has access to a rockwell hardness tester where he works, maybe he could do something?

    FWIW I'm still a fan of 01 mainly because of it's ease of use for the home workshop tool maker.

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