Making a parting tool from a kitchen knife.

[@toddatglencovewoodworks]

Nice job Pete. And it comes with a built-in handle! 😊

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Thank you Todd, quick and easy tool and a use for kitchen knives past their best.

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Well done Pete. I have 2, one from a large kitchen knife like the first one you made, the other is made from a sawzall blade. I used them both today.

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Thank you Doug, handy but for the £15 or so I spent 20 years ago on a HSS version I am not a big fan of making these. The amount of wood cut by a slim parting tool means they only need sharpening a couple of times a year, so barring accidents even my great great grandson could still be using the one I bought.

[@albertdawson6814]

That was pretty cool Pete. Thank you for sharing. See you on the next one

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Thank you Al

[@dougbennett1275]

Thanks Pete. The only thing I did differently when I made one some time ago was using an angle grinder with a DeWalt
DeWalt DT42335TZ-QZ Metal Cutting Disc 115mm (4 1/2") x 22.2mm. I've used these discs to cut through steel planer blades with ease and for general mild steel cutting. They really last a long time compared to those Dremel-type discs. So if you have an angle grinder with a 22.2mm arbor, I'd recommend getting these.

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

I did once have a 4" angle grinder, lent it out it never came back :-(

[@rubycler6221]

Well done Pete

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

Thank you Ruby, safe trip see you Sunday

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Thanks Pete, I'll stick with the ones I already have.
Could well be useful for making specific tools though.
Take care mate.
Cheers, Huw

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

I would stick to HSS those 3 will be given away 0.3mm is not enough of a difference to make them interesting.

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

saved me making one thanks

[@PeteTwistedTrees]

They are easy to do, but because you don't know the steel keep it short and watch for flex they may be brittle (or buy one they last forever!)

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

@@PeteTwistedTrees I got the Record Power one, so for the small gain I don't think it's worth me making one. I didn't know this before your video, so thanks.