Hello,
I am planning on buying my first tools soon (3/8 spindle gouge, 3/4 skew chisel, 3/4 square end scraper and a parting tool)).
What do you think of the P&N tools in the Lee Valley catalogue? and how would I fasten item U on pg 49 of the 2005/2006 fine woodworking tools (item number 37B01.51)? ie the steel that goes in to the handle does NOT narrow as in item N of same page.
Thank you
Marvin
They look pretty good to me.
Drill a series of holes slightly smaller than the thickness of the shank in a row in the end of the handle. Rock the drill to remove the webbing between the holes. This should allow for a friction fit. If the hole ends up being too wide a little epoxy should take care of the matter.
"espressoMarv" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@74g2000cwt.googlegroups.com:
I bought several a year or so ago - bowl gouges. They work very well. I like them better than the Sorbys I have, for the most part.
Their handles are shop made from scrap, longer than normal. I drilled the end and press fit them into the holes. Works for me.
Patriarch
I found them hard to keep sharp and not very good. Try packardwoodworks gouges or artisian series which are henery taylor just not polished. M2 HSS is only made in 3 locations and heat treated in 2 its all the same steel you pay for the name. I have used every name out there and use Packard the most. Stay clear of chinese HSS its not m2 but m1. Packard for my money is the best.
Marvin:
I bought the P&N 1 1/8" skew and ground it into a back-beveled scraper with a slight radius. Love it. Steel holds an edge yet can be dressed on the arkansas stones quickly enough - just right.
I see what you mean about the shank on the P&N parting tool. It's 1/8" x
1/2" all the way down. I'd turn the handle to accept a brass ferrule cut from a piece of brass pipe, then bore a 31/64" or maybe even a 15/32" hole in the end (check on scrap first) for a snug press fit without splitting the handle. Fit the ferule, fill the bore with epoxy, then press tool into the handle. Should stay good and strong.thank you for all of the replies.
I have not completely decided what I am going to purchase yet. I am leaning toward P&N for the spindle gouge and the parting tool and Henry Taylor for the others. I am tied to Lee Valley for these purchases as I have a gift certificate.
What other places/ tools do others buy?
Marv> Hello,
"espressoMarv" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@i3g2000cwc.googlegroups.com:
Rob Lee of Lee Valley mentioned that the pricing changes go into effect Friday for the US, and that there will be increases, primarily due to changes in the value of the US vs the Canadian dollar. His recommendation: Buy before Thursday, if you're in the US. If in Canada, no big deal.
Patriarch
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