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Greenlee slick handle length? - Blacky's Boy - 04-26-2024
I had this 3" slick sitting in a bucket of rusty tools and decided that I wanted to restore it. I soaked it in Evaporust overnight and then wire wheel brushed it off. I was pleasantly surprised that it had a maker's mark that read "Greenlee". that I need to make a new handle for. I have an idea for the pattern, but I need to know how long to make the handle.
Any help here?
RE: Greenlee slick handle length? - Joe Bailey - 04-26-2024
(04-26-2024, 08:42 PM)Blacky's Boy Wrote: ... I need to know how long to make the handle.From a 1941 Greenlee catalog:
Any help here?
https://i.imgur.com/GT31odf.jpg
RE: Greenlee slick handle length? - Blacky's Boy - 04-27-2024
Thank you! That's perfect.
RE: Greenlee slick handle length? - Steve Hamlin - 04-27-2024
(04-26-2024, 11:49 PM)Joe Bailey Wrote: From a 1941 Greenlee catalog:
https://i.imgur.com/GT31odf.jpg
"Standard package, 1/6 dozen in a box."
Would that be 2? Typesetter paid per letter?
RE: Greenlee slick handle length? - Blacky's Boy - 04-27-2024
I imported the handle image into AutoCad and then traced the pattern. Using some measurements I got off of the Slick I have I was able to scale it and it came out pretty darn close to 14". So I'm going to call this good.
I also went into the shop and found a nice piece of cherry that I can use for the handle. With this drawing I can probably knock one out in about an hour.
RE: Greenlee slick handle length? - Stwood_ - 04-29-2024
You going to build ArcII with that big ol slick?
RE: Greenlee slick handle length? - Blacky's Boy - 05-12-2024
I finally finished the restoration of this 3" Greenlee Slick !
It took FOREVER to flatten the back of this chisel. I started with sandpaper and then ditched that after that proved to be less than optimal for removing material. I ended up using a diamond stone. I think it took me a total of 4 to 6 hours over a period of 3 nights to get it to the point where I was satisfied. I reground the primary bevel and sharpened it it a mix of diamond stones and waterstones. I have to say that sharpening this enormous beast was a challenge! The handle measures about 14" long bring the total length to about 26". I even put together a small "bevel guard" so I can safely transport it and not stab anyone!
I'm pretty sure I won't hold onto this because I don't have much of a call for timber framing tools. I did this mostly because I always wanted to rehab one of these.
RE: Greenlee slick handle length? - barryvabeach - 05-13-2024
Very nice work. I have one, and almost never use it, but it is good for rough stock removal.