this is the video I have been looking for. I have some socket chisels I want to put new handles on, don’t have or want a lsthe. I was looking for something to help me get my head around how to approach the problem, and this is it. thanks for taking the time to record and post this.
To think that you brought that handle out of what was essentially firewood is incredible. I need to get my hands on some Osage orange or pear wood now. It's funny how beautiful such a "simple" thing as a chisel handle can be. I'm sure you'll cherish that tool for the rest of your life.
Masterpiece work! Thank you! Suggestions: To start a cut with the saw, I learned to use my thumb finger against the blade, not the teeth, then pull the saw over the mark softly, 2-3 times pulled softly will or may be enough to make a grove to start pushing the cut, if regular saw or pulling if Japanese. I would not put my finger near the teeth of a saw while cutting. That's why I asked you "do you need to cut your finger?" I erased that comment. While you were cutting the pyramid tenon, your finger was at millimeters of being cut, I don't think you need to get it cut, please keep it away from your saw teeth! If you place a rule or square or perfect straight metal over the final tenon you'll see a belly you may want to work, and maybe a millimeter or little off of the initial diameter of the beginning of the handle because it may be stumbling its entrance, you may want to work it out with sand paper as of you were polishing shoes, all around. Just go easy until you feel happy with the results!
Very nice to see hand work, especially done so lovingly. Thanks for sharing. By the way, that piece of Pearwood is particularly beautiful- it ended up looking almost like Alabaster!
This was my first video of yours that TH-cam showed me and I loved it. I'm a huge fan of no-lathe handles and yours turned out beautifully and it was great to watch it develop! That pear seemed fabulous, I've used apple once or twice and it's really nice but I gotta pick up some pear if I ever get the chance. P.S. Wish I could give a second thumbsup for the scraper work near the end of doing the facets, that was swee-eet.
My brother asked me to turn a handle for an old mortising chisel and I was struggling to come up with a way to fit the socket, the tinfoil was brilliant, simplest is often the best. Now I am committed to try and match your spectacular work!! I have a few stout pieces off of an apple tree and also wild cherry, which do you think would be the better choice to try to mimic your beautiful pear handle? Thanks for sharing, it was a treat to watch.
First time I watching this done, I have studied on the how to do this with AL foil but could not get it to sink in my thick head. 😅, now I can make the Handel's (pear wood) for a set of vintage Stanley 740 I have. Thank you, and a subscriber now.
Okay - come on! Great video of a great build. I learned some techniques along the way and I too appreciated the no lathe taper. Well done, I’m subscribed after seeing my first video from you.
hi @paleblueafghan, leaving a gap prevents the shoulder of the handle from driving into the rim of the socket which could cause the wood to split; it also helps ensure that the handle can still be seated tightly in the socket if there's some shrinkage in the wood.
Thank you for your beautiful videos! It always sends chills down my spine when I see people firing up their sandblasters to abuse some well-aged tool... ;o) By the way, it took my breath away to see how your Richardson works after your restoration. Next week I will get my new (very old) Disston delivered. I'm curious if I can do it as well as you did your Richardson. But even if it's only half as good, I'm satisfied. All the best, Georg (from Germany)
@@thehandtoolworks Thanks for asking! I received the Disston last week - from England. Can't find anything here in Germany - I've been looking for a long time. It is a 1910-17 (PHILADA) 26 inch saw, skewback blade, 8 TPI, filed to ripcut. Very neat, very little rust, the handle undamaged except for the paintwork. I've sanded and oiled the handle, cleaned the blade, and sharpened and set the teeth (the toughest steel I've come across in a saw). Now I'm waiting for a file that better suits the tooth geometry and I'll rework the saw with it - but I'm already very satisfied. (But she's not in the same league as your Richardson). I have some carpentry work to do in the summer (timber frame construction) and am already looking forward to getting to know the saw properly. All the best, Georg
Where did you get such a large card scraper? That thing is awesome! By the way it is such a pleasure to watch you, I am a huge fan of your work already.
Welcome to the channel! Pear is considered one of finest woods for woodworking but it is much more commonly used in europe where it is native. This was a piece of Bradford pear which is a smaller ornamental variety that is common in commercial landscaping (like shopping centers) in the US. Many states are banning Bradford because it is invasive and tends to lose large branches from storm damage (especially after heavy snows) - which is a great source of free beautiful hardwood :)
VERY NICE WAY ON MAKING A CHISEL HANDLE WITHOUT MACHINE TOOL. 💯👍👏👏🏆🥇🏅. CAN YOU TELL ME THE ME THE MAKE OF THE SAW YOU WERE CUTTING THE LOG WITH PLEASE THANK YOU? AND PLEASE DON'T STOP MAKING TOOLS WITH HAND. CAUSE I REALLY INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE. I MORE LOVE HAND TOOL
Glad to see a handle made without a lathe. Great video!
Thanks Craig! Glad you liked it.
Thanks for showing this. I don't have a lathe so I appreciate the alternate approach to making the handle.
Thanks Joe, glad you found it helpful!
this is the video I have been looking for. I have some socket chisels I want to put new handles on, don’t have or want a lsthe. I was looking for something to help me get my head around how to approach the problem, and this is it. thanks for taking the time to record and post this.
hi Stu, you bet, glad you found this helpful. best of luck!
I broke a firmer socket chisel handle last week. I appreciate the lesson............
You bet! good luck with your new handle!
To think that you brought that handle out of what was essentially firewood is incredible. I need to get my hands on some Osage orange or pear wood now. It's funny how beautiful such a "simple" thing as a chisel handle can be. I'm sure you'll cherish that tool for the rest of your life.
Indeed! Good luck with your lumber hunting!
Thank you for sharing with us your skill and experience....We The Few have profit .... OORAH!!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Masterpiece work! Thank you!
Suggestions: To start a cut with the saw, I learned to use my thumb finger against the blade, not the teeth, then pull the saw over the mark softly, 2-3 times pulled softly will or may be enough to make a grove to start pushing the cut, if regular saw or pulling if Japanese.
I would not put my finger near the teeth of a saw while cutting. That's why I asked you "do you need to cut your finger?" I erased that comment. While you were cutting the pyramid tenon, your finger was at millimeters of being cut, I don't think you need to get it cut, please keep it away from your saw teeth!
If you place a rule or square or perfect straight metal over the final tenon you'll see a belly you may want to work, and maybe a millimeter or little off of the initial diameter of the beginning of the handle because it may be stumbling its entrance, you may want to work it out with sand paper as of you were polishing shoes, all around. Just go easy until you feel happy with the results!
Thanks for the insights @rodolfoplasencia9739 !
Thanks for videos. Learned alot watching them.
Thanks @carsongardner4219, glad you found them useful!
I just binge watched all your vids! Can't wait to see more.
Thanks Carl, glad you're enjoying the channel! many more on the way :)
Very nice to see hand work, especially done so lovingly. Thanks for sharing. By the way, that piece of Pearwood is particularly beautiful- it ended up looking almost like Alabaster!
Thanks @musamor75 !
Thanks for the lesson!
Thanks for watching!
That turned out great! Looking forward to many more videos like this!
Thanks Thom!
This was my first video of yours that TH-cam showed me and I loved it. I'm a huge fan of no-lathe handles and yours turned out beautifully and it was great to watch it develop! That pear seemed fabulous, I've used apple once or twice and it's really nice but I gotta pick up some pear if I ever get the chance.
P.S. Wish I could give a second thumbsup for the scraper work near the end of doing the facets, that was swee-eet.
Thank you very much! Yes the pear is really lovely in person. I'm looking forward to using it in more projects.
My brother asked me to turn a handle for an old mortising chisel and I was struggling to come up with a way to fit the socket, the tinfoil was brilliant, simplest is often the best. Now I am committed to try and match your spectacular work!! I have a few stout pieces off of an apple tree and also wild cherry, which do you think would be the better choice to try to mimic your beautiful pear handle? Thanks for sharing, it was a treat to watch.
Hi Stephen, thanks for the kind words! I'm sure you can match and surpass it. I think apple would make an amazing handle.
First time I watching this done, I have studied on the how to do this with AL foil but could not get it to sink in my thick head. 😅, now I can make the Handel's (pear wood) for a set of vintage Stanley 740 I have. Thank you, and a subscriber now.
hi James, sounds like a fun project, welcome to the channel!
Nice pig sticker and a beautiful handle
Thanks Abebe!
Thanks for sharing. I learn a lot from the technique that you proceed with ..
Glad it was helpful!
What a cool job you did on that and beautiful result! I really like your methods.
Thanks @ToolsandTime, Glad you liked it!
Lovely!
Thanks!
You are an inspiration, sir.
Thank you Rusty!
Very nice gives me an idea.
So that’s what a “pearing chisel” looks like……Shazam!!!
Well done. That handle seems to be very handy. Great
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Fine looking work.
Thank you! Cheers!
Okay - come on! Great video of a great build. I learned some techniques along the way and I too appreciated the no lathe taper. Well done, I’m subscribed after seeing my first video from you.
Wow, thanks a lot MarshWood! Welcome to the channel!
Excelente trabajo
Thanks!
Sorry if I missed this, but why not fully seat the recessed area into the socket (visually, I mean. I know it is fully seated)?
hi @paleblueafghan, leaving a gap prevents the shoulder of the handle from driving into the rim of the socket which could cause the wood to split; it also helps ensure that the handle can still be seated tightly in the socket if there's some shrinkage in the wood.
Thank you for your beautiful videos!
It always sends chills down my spine when I see people firing up their sandblasters to abuse some well-aged tool... ;o)
By the way, it took my breath away to see how your Richardson works after your restoration. Next week I will get my new (very old) Disston delivered. I'm curious if I can do it as well as you did your Richardson. But even if it's only half as good, I'm satisfied.
All the best, Georg (from Germany)
Georg, thanks a lot! Yes, the Richardson is really a treasure. Let us know how things work out with your Disston!
@@thehandtoolworks Thanks for asking! I received the Disston last week - from England. Can't find anything here in Germany - I've been looking for a long time. It is a 1910-17 (PHILADA) 26 inch saw, skewback blade, 8 TPI, filed to ripcut. Very neat, very little rust, the handle undamaged except for the paintwork. I've sanded and oiled the handle, cleaned the blade, and sharpened and set the teeth (the toughest steel I've come across in a saw). Now I'm waiting for a file that better suits the tooth geometry and I'll rework the saw with it - but I'm already very satisfied. (But she's not in the same league as your Richardson). I have some carpentry work to do in the summer (timber frame construction) and am already looking forward to getting to know the saw properly.
All the best, Georg
Where did you get such a large card scraper? That thing is awesome! By the way it is such a pleasure to watch you, I am a huge fan of your work already.
Thank you very much! That is a Sandvik 475-150-080 card scraper (nowadays Bahco 474-150-080), 2 3/8" × 5 7/8". It's great to work with.
Now a subscriber...🙂 so why pear wood ? I've heard of Apple,Hickory and others never pear...was it the availability??
why not I guess...🖖
Welcome to the channel! Pear is considered one of finest woods for woodworking but it is much more commonly used in europe where it is native. This was a piece of Bradford pear which is a smaller ornamental variety that is common in commercial landscaping (like shopping centers) in the US. Many states are banning Bradford because it is invasive and tends to lose large branches from storm damage (especially after heavy snows) - which is a great source of free beautiful hardwood :)
VERY NICE WAY ON MAKING A CHISEL HANDLE WITHOUT MACHINE TOOL. 💯👍👏👏🏆🥇🏅. CAN YOU TELL ME THE ME THE MAKE OF THE SAW YOU WERE CUTTING THE LOG WITH PLEASE THANK YOU? AND PLEASE DON'T STOP MAKING TOOLS WITH HAND. CAUSE I REALLY INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE. I MORE LOVE HAND TOOL
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! The saw I used is a late-1800s 24-inch Richardson Bros. No. 7 hand saw with 7 PPI crosscut teeth.
Dull tool sound like demented woodpecker.
I have to ask, because of Terry Pratchett: but was it sentient pearwood 😅
Indeed, and maybe enough left to make a staff :)
@@thehandtoolworks If you can't make The Luggage, no joy :D
How to ruin a whetstone at 15:00.but
Nice vid.
What is name this three
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Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana)
It always makes me sad that 90% of the wood goes to waste.