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  0 Thread: 1/8" chisel sharpening
Post: RE: 1/8" chisel sharpening
dawoodguy Wrote: (03-06-2023, 07:45 PM) -- Serious question. What is the best way to flatten the back of a 1/8" chisel without it rolling? I have gouged a divot before and rounded edges. Frustrating....
 Ron Brese Woodworking Hand Tools 15 960 03-07-2023, 07:47 AM
  0 Thread: "Rising From The Ashes"
Post: RE: "Rising From The Ashes"
Wonderful bit of work! Ron
 Ron Brese Woodturning 9 695 02-17-2023, 08:50 PM
  0 Thread: Birds eye Maple chisel handles
Post: RE: Birds eye Maple chisel handles
Mike Brady Wrote: (02-14-2023, 09:37 AM) -- While we have your attention, do you have plans for attending the Amana show? -- I do have plans to be there, Ron
 Ron Brese Woodworking Hand Tools 17 1,056 02-14-2023, 09:58 PM
  0 Thread: Birds eye Maple chisel handles
Post: RE: Birds eye Maple chisel handles
Thanks everyone! Ron
 Ron Brese Woodworking Hand Tools 17 1,056 02-09-2023, 04:34 PM
  0 Thread: Birds eye Maple chisel handles
Post: RE: Birds eye Maple chisel handles
You're right Ron the extra density really helps keep the eyes in tact. Ron
 Ron Brese Woodworking Hand Tools 17 1,056 02-03-2023, 07:57 AM
  0 Thread: Birds eye Maple chisel handles
Post: RE: Birds eye Maple chisel handles
Tapper Wrote: (01-30-2023, 01:05 PM) -- Beautiful work, as usual! Did you use any stain or did the resin darken them a little? Doug -- Just a bit of dye Ron
 Ron Brese Woodworking Hand Tools 17 1,056 01-30-2023, 03:54 PM
  0 Thread: Birds eye Maple chisel handles
Post: Birds eye Maple chisel handles
Birds eye maple seems to have fallen out of favor in the last couple years. I haven't seen it used much in furniture as of late. I obtained this material from a supplier in the northern midwest. I sta...
 Ron Brese Woodworking Hand Tools 17 1,056 01-30-2023, 11:14 AM
  0 Thread: JJ Ryan No300 12in Wrench Grip Perfect Handle Screwdriver
Post: RE: JJ Ryan No300 12in Wrench Grip Perfect Handle ...
Refurbished and ready to go. Very nice, Ron
 Ron Brese Woodworking Hand Tools 9 879 01-03-2023, 12:24 PM
  0 Thread: Gift boxes
Post: RE: Gift boxes
Mike Brady Wrote: (12-26-2022, 02:39 PM) -- I made three of these to contain some small family heirlooms for gift-giving.  The wood is mahogany with quarter-sawn sycamore as the contrasting species, ...
 Ron Brese Woodworking Hand Tools 9 1,019 12-28-2022, 10:19 AM
  0 Thread: Paring chisels
Post: RE: Paring chisels
Slav Jelesijevich Wrote: (12-10-2022, 08:36 PM) -- Beautiful chisels Ron! Slav -- Great to hear from you Slav. Hope you're doing well. Ron
 Ron Brese Woodworking Hand Tools 20 1,783 12-10-2022, 09:34 PM
  0 Thread: Paring chisels
Post: RE: Paring chisels
Tapper Wrote: (12-09-2022, 10:56 PM) -- "Functional Art" - lovely! Doug -- Thanks to all for the nice comments. Customer received the chisels today. I was relieved. Putting things into the shipp...
 Ron Brese Woodworking Hand Tools 20 1,783 12-10-2022, 05:46 PM
  0 Thread: Paring chisels
Post: RE: Paring chisels
Pedder Wrote: (12-09-2022, 01:10 AM) -- Hi Ron, I think I know the sister board of this wood. It is absolutly gorgeous what you made of it. looking forward to use mine. Cheers Pedder -- Yo...
 Ron Brese Woodworking Hand Tools 20 1,783 12-09-2022, 06:44 AM
  0 Thread: Paring chisels
Post: RE: Paring chisels
AHill Wrote: (12-08-2022, 10:35 AM) -- Beautiful work, Ron!  The handles are stunning.  What steel did you use? -- Alan the steel is Presco high carbon steel. On paring chisels I leave them a bit h...
 Ron Brese Woodworking Hand Tools 20 1,783 12-08-2022, 11:05 AM
  0 Thread: Paring chisels
Post: Paring chisels
Recently completed this set of paring chisels for a client. Sizes are 1/4,3/8, 1/2, 3/4, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0" Blade thickness is nominal 1/8". Handle material is resin infused Masur birch obtained fr...
 Ron Brese Woodworking Hand Tools 20 1,783 12-08-2022, 08:39 AM
  0 Thread: Saw Making continuation
Post: RE: Saw Making continuation
That half back saw with maple burl is saw art!! Ron
 Ron Brese Woodworking Hand Tools 10 1,826 04-02-2022, 01:00 PM
  0 Thread: Skew Chisels
Post: RE: Skew Chisels
Arlin Eastman Wrote: (03-09-2022, 02:34 PM) -- Nicely done Ron. Is the primary use for dovetails? -- For cleaning the corners in half blinds. But skews are used in other ways as well. Ron
 Ron Brese Woodworking Hand Tools 12 2,496 03-10-2022, 12:18 PM
  0 Thread: Skew Chisels
Post: RE: Skew Chisels
Pedder Wrote: (03-08-2022, 03:28 PM) -- I Like that a lot! The handle lloks so comfortable -- Thanks for the kind comments guys, Ron
 Ron Brese Woodworking Hand Tools 12 2,496 03-09-2022, 08:04 AM
  0 Thread: Skew Chisels
Post: Skew Chisels
Pair of 3/8' wide, 18 degree skew chisels. Desert Ironwood handles, high carbon steel  and brass. Overall length 9 5/8'. These were for a gentleman that frequents this forum. Ron https://blog...
 Ron Brese Woodworking Hand Tools 12 2,496 03-07-2022, 01:39 PM
  0 Thread: Accoya Wood
Post: RE: Accoya Wood
Petertaylor Wrote: (10-12-2021, 08:15 PM) -- Watching a video of a storm window being built, the guy recommended Accoya for its long-term durability. That’s a new one for me. Have you used it?  —Pete...
 Ron Brese Woodworking 2 780 10-13-2021, 06:44 AM
  0 Thread: What happened here?
Post: RE: What happened here?
Scott W Wrote: (09-20-2021, 07:11 PM) -- Was it a drop or weak steel? This is as found in that pile of chisels from that toolbox.  Looks like the steel has cracks maybe a 3/4 of inch from the ed...
 Ron Brese Woodworking Hand Tools 9 1,793 09-21-2021, 11:39 AM

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