Howdy all,
I don't make it over this way very often but I need help. I bought some unused but older Sorby chisels. A 6102, 6104, 6105 and 6106. I didn't really need them but they were reasonably priced and they looked so good I couldn't pass them up. My Grandfather was a master carver but I have only dabbled in it so far. Maybe these beautiful chisels are what I need to get me going on a large scale. These chisels are also sharper than any I have ever seen "out of the box".
The question is the head side ferrule on several chisels is very loose. Some you would think you could pull the ferrules off they're that loose, but they don't come off. How do I go about tightening them up without altering them too much. Should I soak them in BLO or perhaps just wipe them down regularly until they absorb and tighten? I don't want to discolor or ruin them by making the wood soft.
Thanks for any advise.