This nice Buck Brother's chisel needs a new handle. The question is, how do I remove the old one without messing up the ferrule?
Any ideas?
TIA,
Printable View
This nice Buck Brother's chisel needs a new handle. The question is, how do I remove the old one without messing up the ferrule?
Any ideas?
TIA,
Drill a hole in the handle end until the bit hits the tang.
Set the handle in a machinist vise with the handle shoulder bearing on the jaw tops and the ferrule below the jaws, then drive out the tang from the top with a punch. Heat the blade if necessary.
<tt>Not meaning to Steal the topic, but... where can you buy ferules? I have a nice old set of chisels that really just need new handles, and I'd like to turn some, but I don't know where to get ferules. Thanks if anyone can help. A PM is fine if you don't want to hijack the thread.
</tt></pre>
Steve,
Lee Valley has ferrulles in various sized about .15 each.
Peter
Thank you, Ordering some now.
Or, you can take a cut off of copper pipe, buff it up a bit, and have a pretty solid ferrule. I have done this, and it is even less than the .15, plus shipping, and avoids the nasty tendency to order other "necessities" since one one is ordering anyway.
Alan
A little late... already ordered my Ferrules and....... Actually I showed good restraint and only ordered some rare earth magnets, but I think I have enough ferrules to last the rest of my life now.
"...but I think I have enough ferrules to last the rest of my life now."
If you have too many ferrules, you don't have enough tools Steve:D
One way to get rid of them is to start making some specialized tools for yourself. Triangular awl, triangular dovetail chisel, marking knife, awl, center punch, special turning tools.........
I may make new handles for all the tools you mentioned above. I have a large chunk of Purpleheart (and I won't use it for anything else) that I may use to make new handles for most of my smaller tools. And yes I do need more tools.
Steve, I know you have enough ferrules to last you a few weeks ... er ... um ... I mean "a lifetime" -- :eek: :D -- but just in case you run out, here is a good source for brass tubing. http://onlinemetals.com/Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Wargo
Don't anybody buy tool steel from them though. Their prices on it are terrible.
Thanks Bob!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Smalser
I'll give it a go later today and report back with my results.
:)
Thanks TomQuote:
Originally Posted by Tom LaRussa
Your local hydraulic repair shop has brass ferrules in about 50 sizes.
Worked like a charm. Three little taps and it was out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Smalser
Thanks again, Bob!
:)
And you still have all your toes? And the blade isn't chipped to death?
Pam