Chisel Set (Turned Handles)

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I have been sitting on a set of unhandled Narax Chisels for about a year now, decided it was time to get the handles turned. (A big thanks to Pottz for the Cocobobo). A few may have already seen the set over on the Lathe turning forum. I finally was able to epoxy the handles to the tangs today.

I tried a few samples using some Oak to see if I liked the feel first.

I cut the blanks up a little and made them 3/8" larger on one side instead of square, this allowed for a nice flat spot on the handle to prevent them from rolling off the bench.

After I cut the blanks, I predrilled for the tang, using a horizontal bore off the shopsmith. Then rounded over the edge before cutting angle. The kit included brass ferrules, so that was sized with the angle starting at that point. I finished the handles with a few coats of Danish Oil, buffing after each coat, once dry I applied a couple of coats of lacquer to seal the grain pores, sanding after then 0000 steel wool. After the final coat it was just the wool and buffed out. 

Now I'm looking for a Narax set of Gouges to add to the set, just can't find the unhandled ones. After that I can build a nice stand to house the set. I posted a Mallet the other day which is what I will be using with this set.

Thanks for looking and comments are always welcome and appreciated.

Main Street to the Mountains

37 Comments

holey 💩 buddy you just made a 600 hundred dollars set of chisels man ! hey if you need more coco let me know. seriously ! that wood went to a damn nice use !

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

Thanks Pottz. I have to say it is great to turn, and I had no reactions to working with it. As for the blanks, I was able to get 2 handles out of one blank, so I still have some left sitting in my turning blank drawer.

Main Street to the Mountains

they are to pretty to beat on LOL    🤣🤣 GR8 JOB  😍😎👍

*TONY ** Reinholds* ALWAYS REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN

Tony, thanks. Maybe just a bit, The mallet has softer wood so I'll tear that up first.

Main Street to the Mountains

Wow- top level project!  Enjoy using them!! (Almost too nice😉)
Nice set of handles, Eric!

May you have the day you deserve!

This is just flat out porn.  Way too sexy for a family friendly site.  

100 years from now, someone is going find these at an estate sale will be trying to find out when Narex made chisels with cocobolo handles.    

--Nathan, TX. Hire the lazy man. He may not do as much work but that's because he will find a better way.

yeah he flat out killed it !!!! hell i may send him some coco to make me a set ! seriously !!!!

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

Nice turnings, fantastic wood.
Nice job Eric they look real good
Mudda Sick!  (That's Bahamian for Holy Sh*t)

Those are nice!


Petey

That is a beautiful set of chisels Eric, great job.

David

Very nice set of handles there Eric.
Thanks for the chuckles this morning.

Barb, thanks. I will be enjoying the use of them.

Dave, thanks. And they were fun to turn, helped having some beautiful wood to start.

Nathan, thanks. I'll try to tone it down a bit next time, and remember the family friendly. And yes, down the road someone will be wondering and it will drive them nuts trying to figure out when they were made. Also, there are no markings on the chisels.

Pottz, I could probably take care of that, just remember to order the chisel set and have it sent to the house, (currently out of stock)

OldTool, thanks. The grains and color popped on these, had to select the best side when attaching the tangs.

Corelz, thanks. These have a nice fit in the hand and should glide nicely when struck with a mallet.

Petey, thanks. Never heard that term before, very happy with the outcome on them.

David, thanks. Sometimes we need some beauty in the shop to give us more inspiration.

Mike, thanks. Seeing your handles gave me a little inspiration to get these completed, not completed by hand but the flats are going to be a nice feature to have.

Main Street to the Mountains

Those are awesome buddy. Nicely done! Beautiful wood. 

Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".

I have the same chisel set and the handles are ok, but a bit clunky. Yours look fantastic of course!

When I received my set, I had to remove the gunky coating. Some carb cleaner took it right off, along with all the printing on the steel.
OK, you are just showing off!   Turning cocabolo would kill me,  just gorgeous 

TimV, "The understanding eye sees the maker's fingerprints, they are evident in every detail, leave Fingerprints." James Krenov

Those are excellent handles, Eric...and Pottzy it a real good friend!!!!!!!

Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day

Ryan, thanks. I picked the best side to show off on the handles.

Splinter, thanks. I did not want to have chunky ones, need something that is comfortable. As for cleaning the blades, these were clean just a little oil residue on them.

Tim, thanks. I am trying to, and also prefect my turning skills. I thought about Cocobolo and watched for any allergic reactions. (None, thankfully)

Jim, thanks. Not to big and comfortable. And yes, Pottz is a really good friend, he has even offered to send me some Curley Maple for a case now.

Main Street to the Mountains

Nice set! The pottz' signature cocobolo is fancy and the shape of the handles are cool and functional. Great job!  

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