Thread: My Rust issue

Originally Posted by GraemeCook

Interesting word; what does it mean?

Sorry Graeme. Can't help there. Similar story to "Obsession." The pages seem to be missing in my dictionary (torn out actually).



Regards
Paul

Originally Posted by Ironwood

I don’t remember either Paul, I can remember the chisel project . Looking forward to seeing what you have in mind.

Ahem.....

I went looking for that Ironwood. Couldn't find it. Then in the course of our spare room rebuild I happened to dig out the chisels from the Group Buy all those years ago as I tend to use them for framing etc..

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That's where the Ironwood went!!

Brad. I think your memory is a lot better than mine. I am experiencing difficulty with last week let alone those many moons gone by. Suffice to say Matt, that you should be well pleased with the Ironwood. It is a deep rich colour and, not surprisingly given the name, a little on the hard side.

Regards
Paul

Ps: I did a little polishing for the photo shoot: Just the middle one. Don't look at the small, edge chip on the same chisel!!

I always liked the look of those chisels Paul. How have they held up in use over the years ?

Brad

I have three levels of chisels: At the bottom are the knockabouts, about which I am philosophical should they fall from a great height or contact a hidden metal object during use. Then there are the proprietary brands, which are reasonable in how they work and with which I generally take more care. Then there is the top end. The top end comprises those I would sell my soul for and the three Group Buy models are in that category. If they had been made years ago they would have been described as registered firmer chisels and they are large versions to boot. The smallest chisel is 25mm and the largest is 45mm. I use them for construction work rather than woodworking so in some ways that is limited use, but generally they have held up well.

Regards
Paul

The Man the Legend the gifted Timber,

Thank you Brad, it’s fantastic the Timber (Iron bark)
Ps Thank you from Sally too [emoji6].



Cheers Matt.

Originally Posted by Simplicity

Thank you Brad, it’s fantastic the Timber (Iron bark)

Cheers Matt.

Glad to hear it arrived safely Matt.
It’s Cooktown Ironwood mate.
Not the easiest timber to work, but very rewarding once you get it done.
Turning the knobs on the lathe will challenge your tools, but if you can take the corners off before you start turning, you might find it’s a bit easier.
I did think about doing it on the tablesaw for you, but needed to get the parcel in the mail, otherwise it would be another week before I got the chance again.
I’m sure you’ll manage anyway

Originally Posted by Ironwood

Glad to hear it arrived safely Matt.
It’s Cooktown Ironwood mate.
Not the easiest timber to work, but very rewarding once you get it done.
Turning the knobs on the lathe will challenge your tools, but if you can take the corners off before you start turning, you might find it’s a bit easier.
I did think about doing it on the tablesaw for you, but needed to get the parcel in the mail, otherwise it would be another week before I got the chance again.
I’m sure you’ll manage anyway

Thanks Brad again, an yes will definitely knock the corners of first, will probably just use the linisher, I think there’s a 40 grit belt on it, that should make it a little easier,
The other thing I might do is make a quick template of the knob first, as I will possibly change the shape as suggested.
An use the template as a guide.

Cheers Matt.

Originally Posted by Simplicity

The other thing I might do is make a quick template of the knob first, as I will possibly change the shape as suggested.
An use the template as a guide.

Cheers Matt.

There should be enough there to give you the option of a tall or a short flat style knob.
The shorter piece is from the same board as what I used for my infill plane front bun, the longer bit is from another tree, the colour is slightly different.
Cooktown Ironwood varies in colour from tree to tree.
The two thinner pieces for totes are both from separate trees, there is a slight colour difference between the two.