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04-26-2024, 11:49 PM
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(04-26-2024, 08:42 PM)Blacky's Boy Wrote: ... I need to know how long to make the handle.
Any help here?
From a 1941 Greenlee catalog:
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Thank you! That's perfect.
See ya around,
Dominic
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04-27-2024, 04:21 PM
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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.
See ya around,
Dominic
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You going to build ArcII with that big ol slick?
Steve
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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.
See ya around,
Dominic
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