Restoration? Let's talk chisels

[jimi43]

Thanks John...just off to the bootfair now and will have something else to look out for other than chisels...I can't believe I am about to ski a "wallet slope"!!! :mrgreen:

Jack...thanks mate...post some pictures of your restoration...it all helps encourage others to recycle!

Setch...this is especially true when the tools are heirloom pieces passed down from a loved one...well worth restoring on all sorts of levels. Please post some pictures if you can...as you can see this helps diagnose what action to take. I replace and restore quite a few handles...and you have a number of ways to go. What I didn't show on that WARD for instance is this (posted ages ago):

...some rather ancient and risqué graffiti! Wonderfully primitive isn't it?

Unfortunately the other side needs a bit of a repair.....

I may just leave it...but will have a think this morning and if I decide to go ahead with a graft...I will photograph the stages for you to decide what you want to do.

By the way...Meluish was a supplier and toolmonger....the full catalogue is here:

CLICK AND BE PATIENT!

You will be needing 386W Page 32..... 8)

See you after the bootfair!

Jim

 

[Setch]

The ride doodle is brilliant - very nicely rendered given the size and medium!

I'm picturing a Samuel L Jackson-esque - "Give me my chisel - it's the one with Yo Mama on it!"