tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post6915015802100836624..comments2023-11-05T06:16:56.961-05:00Comments on the Carpentry Way: Two on TestAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-14622750054202336702012-04-07T21:32:31.737-04:002012-04-07T21:32:31.737-04:00Dennis,
good to hear from you. Hope things are go...Dennis,<br /><br />good to hear from you. Hope things are going well for you these days! I like the look of the Yamahiro as well, however it is quite a bit more costly than the Kunitoshi, so....<br /><br />I'll post up how I set up the chisel, and would be interested to hear your observations.<br /><br />Nick,<br /><br />thanks for your comment. I also find great preference for Japanese chisels and own no other, though I have tried most western chisels at some point or another.<br /><br />The 'steel thing' - well, I see if I can provide some demystification in a future post. In the end, it's not really something to worry too much about- the skill of the blacksmith is really more critical in obtaining a good final result: a chisel that sharpens easily and has good edge retention. It's an elusive combination.<br /><br />~CAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-38876101621302828282012-04-06T11:21:28.620-04:002012-04-06T11:21:28.620-04:00I have a set from Lee Valley. The name of the chis...I have a set from Lee Valley. The name of the chisels escapes me...they arent terribly great chisels maybe thats why haha, starts with an I. about 30$ a chisel. the steel is very brittle, but they get SHARP! I've used both western and Japanese chisels and the weight distribution of Japanese chisels is what i love, that and the fact the back takes only a few minutes to flatten. As my cheapo chisels get shorter, i plan on individually replacing my most used ones with the premium ones. <br /><br />but this whole "steel" thing confuses me, blue steel, white steel, sword steel...Nick Brygidyrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16106095548772647316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-17489238782020175072012-04-06T09:46:01.822-04:002012-04-06T09:46:01.822-04:00Hi Chris,
The Yamahiro brand does indeed have an ...Hi Chris,<br /><br />The Yamahiro brand does indeed have an attractive striking ring, I don't believe it is very common to see the faceting detailing done to that extent, a nice touch! It also appears to have a larger diameter handle, probably somewhat more comfortable to use by people with larger hands. I'd be interested in seeing a description of the method that you prefer in fitting the ring and mushrooming the wood over the top.<br /><br />Regards,<br />Dennisdjyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08985330530360767281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-63289213930408799072012-04-06T00:20:35.404-04:002012-04-06T00:20:35.404-04:00Hi Dale,
great to hear from you! I'm looking ...Hi Dale,<br /><br />great to hear from you! I'm looking forward to seeing how these two chisels perform. I'll probably get a chance to work with them next week.<br /><br />~CAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-259480244123175552012-04-05T08:43:10.077-04:002012-04-05T08:43:10.077-04:00Hi Dick,
actually, no, those must have been other...Hi Dick,<br /><br />actually, no, those must have been other chisels. These two were photographed on top of my jointer and so far haven't made acquaintance with the bandsaw yet.<br /><br />Please do drop by the shop next time you're in the area.<br /><br />~CAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328401081765407624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261993076995357307.post-63617988813651600682012-04-05T05:35:44.530-04:002012-04-05T05:35:44.530-04:00Hi Chris,
Are these the two chisels I saw sitting...Hi Chris,<br /><br />Are these the two chisels I saw sitting on your bandsaw?<br />I meant to ask you about Japanese chisels: maybe next time I see you.<br /><br />DickDicknoreply@blogger.com