Thread: M2 HSS Turning Chisel Batch Order

If there is any space or scraps I would like a draw knife of any thickness. I can bend the handles.
peter

I need those participating in this batch order to make a choice. Simple saying "What ever the group decides is not, helpful" and you could end up with something you are not happy with.

OK - I have been talking to Bohler our steel supplier for the last month trying to source M2. Bohler is unable to supply 6.x mm thick M2, as they do not have any in stock. The 4.x mm is not a problem.

Bohler in Austria refuses to sell single sheets to Bohler Australia, they want a minimum order of 10 tons per specific sheet size. Our options are:

OPTION 1

We buy a 7 mm sheet this means that some of the chisels will be 7 mm thick then 6.5 mm thick.

OPTION 2

We buy a 5.5 mm sheet and end up with 5.4 mm thick chisels.

I am aware that turners would prefer the thicker chisels to avoid chatter. However the turners need to be aware that the chisels is coming from the same sheet used for the plane blades and firmer chisels and those members may opt to use the 5.5 mm M2.

Originally Posted by thumbsucker

I am aware that turners would prefer the thicker chisels to avoid chatter. However the turners need to be aware that the chisels is coming from the same sheet used for the plane blades and firmer chisels and those members may opt to use the 5.5 mm M2.

Yup, as a turner I would choose option 1 if possible., but I will abide by the group decision.

Thanks for your efforts thumbsucker!

Cheers,
Dave

Originally Posted by Ozkaban

Yup, as a turner I would choose option 1 if possible., but I will abide by the group decision.

Thanks for your efforts thumbsucker!

Cheers,
Dave

Thanks
Steve

Me three, Thanks Phil

My only 6.5mm tool on the spreadsheet was 1 x 10mm skew. Option 2 will do for that one.
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HI thumbsucker,
Put me down for (1) x 12 mm skew - thanks, Drillit.

option 1 thankyou.

As my order is for a 30ml skew, I would prefer option 1.
Thank you
Bruce

I prefer option 2

Cheers, John

option 2 for me please as only needed scraper tips ( x 4 sorby type no munro )

if going option 1 that will be to thick for the tips so i will have to pull out

Originally Posted by Drillit

HI thumbsucker,
Put me down for (1) x 12 mm skew - thanks, Drillit.

I am no longer taking orders, but if we have space on the sheet I could add you in.

Originally Posted by mkypenturner

option 2 for me please as only needed scraper tips ( x 4 sorby type no munro )

if going option 1 that will be to thick for the tips so i will have to pull out

The scraping tips are coming from the 4.5 mm sheet, so they are not affected by the choice in question.

The blokes in the hand tool forum are leaning toward the 5.5 mm sheet so if you want the 7 mm sheet put into your vote.

7mm for me but I won't be too cut up if it is 5.5mm.

Originally Posted by thumbsucker

The scraping tips are coming from the 4.5 mm sheet, so they are not affected by the choice in question.

Mine is for scraper tips, so no problem.

Peter.