Refurbishing Antique Chisels And First Attempt At Leatherwork

[@george8873]

Love the "lathe". What a great idea, especially if you wouldn't use a lathe very often and wouldn't be practical to buy one.

[@sunriseseven4366]

A true craftsman never blames his tools....... because he always looks after them :)

[@MrClarkisgod]

Except the time my drill caught on fire. And the other time my router bit dropped down and ruined that dado I was cutting.

[@darren25061965]

Really enjoyed this video, takes me back years. My trade was carpenter, and the first things I learnt was to repair and look after the tools (I also had to sweep the floor and make the Tea). If you look after the tools, they will look after you.

[@J9_j3]

it's not that difficult to make leather sewing owle and v-notch cutter. also you could have riveted leather together with aluminum or brass rivets. you can make those from tube or thick electrical conduit. don't forget to fill the sheath with some sort of oil or lard. you also need to rub stitches with paraffin wax or bees wax so thread doesn't rot. lightly darken/brown handles over flame to improve hardness, sand a bit and then oil or hot-wax it to keep wood preserved in wet/rainy environment overtime, especially relevant for you since you do most of your work outdoors.

[@honoregreff4392]

Great video! And great timing too! told myself this afternoon that I would love to get home and watch a Kris Harbour video. Thanks for making my day brighter :)

[@magnuscolable]

Hey Chris I am a leather worker who makes sheaths for knives and what not, this is a pretty good job for your first go. Good job.

[@OldSneelock]

Great work showing how work can be done quite well with minimal tools. 😁😎

[@wolfe1970]

I love how resourceful you are, no matter the job, you find a way with the limited tools you have to get it completed, really enjoying watching your videos, thanks Kris.

[@lizzieanne81]

Nice work you done so well with the whole place you should be very proud of yourself

[@kenmarapese9085]

The strip of leather you sandwiched in between the sides is called a welt. Liked the lathe.

[@phildxyz]

Great first attempt. Harry Rogers has an excellent KZbin channel with lots of hints and leather work projects.

[@TomSilver_42]

Nice restoration. One thing I'd do differently are handles. I tent to like more those octagonal ones, rather then completely rounded. Those octagonal feels for me like I do have a better control over a chisel direction and rotation. But I have to say my chisels are smaller. My biggest one is 2" more for cabinetry and joinery, while yours look way more beefier and for timber framing.

[@johnhammack12]

Kris... you are going places my friend... you always surprise me... you don't have this you don't have that... but you always make it work... amazing... that's why I subed you long ago... you've taught me a lot... an I'm 65yrs old...

[@lesleyharris3198]

Hi Kris, you never cease to amaze me with what you can do, leather is usually stitched with waxed thread and sewn with two needles both running stitching but opposite each other, a wooden clamp helps hold the work for easier sewing, my nan was a leather worker. The leath you fashioned was great, not sure how safe but necessity is the mother of invention, well done, looking forward to seeing what you think of next.

[@atpsynthase7990]

Nice work with the sheaths! Great improvisation. Couple of very affordable suggestions for next time, use a second needle and saddle stitch it, will be very strong. Also for finishes, neatsfoot oil by itself makes it go a nice brown, and iron (steel wool) dissolved in vinegar followed by neatsfoot oil makes it a deep black.

[@KrisHarbour]

Thanks for the tips, i will give that a go.

[@atpsynthase7990]

@@KrisHarbour You're welcome!

[@peem1244]

Hi Kris, another super video and maybe we'll get some more leather work in the future. Love the lathe, but i see you using a treadle lathe sometime. Maybe you could make one? I think your square section chisels are called 'firmer' chisels and as you said, for heavier work. Stay safe and keep up the good work.

[@jasongrgr]

Fricken Genius with the hommade lathe system. Love it

[@richevanscpa]

Very impressive! Can’t wait for your busy spring projects!

[@lazerblade2]

That lathe/plane setup is genius. I'm trying that.

[@MsSephrena]

Great job, Kris - Gaining more and more useful skills - Thank you for sharing...

[@paullito8527]

Cool to see the plywood scrap template from your house desks and tables! So glad I’ve found your channel. Been binging from your very first video so many years ago!

[@greystateofmind]

One of your best videos, very simple yet perfect executed. Love the innovative idea with the "lathe" (svarv in swedish), very inspiring.

[@craigmooring2091]

I'm not sure how Paul Sellers would react to your "lathe" work, but you seem to have the spirit of a good Marine: Adapt, Improvise, & Overcome. Pretty impressive. Those leather strips inserted between the upper and lower layers to protect the stitching are called 'welts'.

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

With sheaths for sharp tools it's always a good idea to sandwich a thin piece of leather around the stitch line between front and back; otherwise your sharp edge will end up cutting through your stitching. Great first try!

[@_zzpza]

Really nice job! The little bit of leather down the side between two layers is called a 'welt'. You could make a cover for any axe / hatchet you have without one for the next project to try this out further. I wish some of the 'tool rescue' channels looked after their chisels as well as you, instead of using them as scrapers, prybars, screw drivers, etc. I always found it amusing that channels specifically about tool 'rescue' feature so much tool abuse. Anyway, I love the lathe - if it's stupid but works, it's not stupid. Almost forgot to say, make sure not to leave any of the wet formed stuff out in the rain (it will lose the shape it's formed). You can get a synthetic waterproofer called 'resolene' (I think it's acrylic based, dries clear). I you want a more traditional option, check out something called 'dubbin' for feeding the leather and giving it some waterproofing. It's a mixture of tallow, bee's wax, and neatsfoot oil. It should be dirt cheap too. Smear it on pretty thick like you're polishing your shoes, but then heat it over a flame (or other heat source) and it will melt and soak into the leather. It makes it darker, but will stop it drying out, keep it supple, give it some waterproofing, and also darken the colour a bit.

[@andrewgriffiths3178]

Recently new to the channel, working my way through from the start. Would love to see you do a video showing all your chisels and gouges (had to look that up), and explaining when and what you use each for. Great video,

[@nick.caffrey]

I love your 'can do' approach! Loved the 'lathe'. Nicely done chisels.

[@makingsense2268]

One thing you can do to help these tools last a long time is corrosion protection for the steel. Gun bluing is a good and attractive option; brush some of the fluid on the shiny steel bits (the shafts and steel ferrule, for example) and it looks great.

[@Crewsy]

Everything turned out great Kris. Your first attempts at leather work was very successful. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ПетарПоповић-ы7б]

I like how you improvised the usage of the power drill. You're a genuine lad, truly great videos. Best wishes from Serbia.

[@guyemmott4009]

What a great videoto sit down and watch later on. I have only acquired/used ild woodworking tools as I prefer the feel and quality of old steel. Really enjoying your whole journey there and admire your ethos.. Please carry on with these informative and creative posts.. Cheers👍🍺

[@GlassByThaddeus]

FYI, Leather will hold moisture and they will rust faster. Dunk the sheaths in some old hydraulic oil. It has the best rust inhibitors!

[@matthewstudholmebrown1943]

Big smile on my face, damn good creativity to get the job done and have it work well.

[@jsg05197205]

Some great tools you've got Kris, nicely reconditioned as well.

[@tylerblind07]

I'm such a dingus . . . I commented recently asking whether you had considered a Patreon account, and sure enough you have one. I became a supporter today! Keep up the good work, your channel is honestly one of my favorites. I'm dying for an update on the tree planting. When spring hits, eh?

[@KrisHarbour]

I must have missed that one, Thank you for signing up. it really helps. Very generous of you.

[@radcow]

Old tools are the way to go built to last plus you can get them very cheap as most don't understand what they have

[@AbellTo]

That lathe is ingenious, thank you

[@thomashverring9484]

Great work, Kris! Leatherwork is awesome! And I really love those chisels! I wish there were somewhere around here that sold tools like that, but we don't have that as much in Denmark. Only online hustlers. I used to use one website, but he closed it and started selling everything via a used site (dba) instead-probably to avoid taxes. Woodworking, leatherworking-awesome crafts! I enjoy them very much, and you're an inspiration to me. (Yes, I know this is an old video, but I'm just catching up with some of the older ones I haven't seen.)

[@timcarvell8792]

Great video Kris, those sheaths look awesome. Exited to see the chisels put to use on your projects this year!

[@jacknewton7482]

Love all the work you did in this video.nice to see old tools put back to use and protected. Great job.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Kris Harbour. Oh WOW! 👍👌👏 What else can I say than: Simply fantastic, extremely well done again! Congrats! You had great luck to be able to buy these old big chisels. So congrats again. Thanks a lot for making teaching recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck health and wisdom.

[@RobertRoberts329]

Wow Kris bravo mate. This just shows how awesome you are at not only making amazing quality goods but a true master who can make amazing results happen even without the right tools.

[@Eccentric_Living]

Love the drill lathe idea!

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Fascinating! It's always great to re use and re love old stuff. And that metal will be top class too! X

[@hannahbuddle2786]

You had done a tiny bit before! I still have the little tool you made me for burnishing edges :) In the unlikely event you ever want to do more and can't just do your mystical thing of knowing how to do everything straight away, I have tools and am happy to show you anything I know.

[@chrisgreen1331]

Fair play mate you can turn your hand to almost anything. Cracking job.

[@mathieuchamproux6607]

Great demonstration of creativity and effectiveness! Very inspiring.

[@michaelmcclafferty3346]

Great job. Well done. A lovely way to recycle high quality old tools for another generation.

[@mcflapper7591]

+1 for the improvised lathe! :)

[@debrastone3536]

You are amazing. You know how to do so much. You amaze me! I love watching your videos! I am a huge fan even at 61.

[@lukeedwards8018]

These are some seriously cool chisels man, where did you find them?. Also you might have fun making a belt sheath for the chisel you use the most, you'll find it really handy to have it on you when woodworking. All the best

[@FpsRix]

Good stuff! I remember that Adam Savage had some good tips on leather works.

[@wetdedstuocm]

I use my drill press as a lathe works good. Very Good Video..

[@Jim_Swed60]

I think that this is amazing I love the lathe. Best of luck!!

[@craigmooring2091]

Being from the other side of the pond, I usually have the CC on in case I have problems with your accent or any background noise. But the CC is sometimes hard of hearing. I had to laugh when it had you saying you were going to make a sheath for those two chisels and "maybe make them for all my toes." 😂

[@bobmclaughlin8633]

I'm going to make myself a "Lathe" like that! Great idea.

[@ajabusamra3901]

Awesome Dude ! Thanks !

[@welshnutterz]

That's funny, I have repurposed the exact same chisel into a slick too.

[@sempi8159]

Great video! How do you make your houses legal? No codes in uour area?

[@kenleach2516]

I wondered the story and restoration of your chisels

[@almath9987]

Thanks very interesting, love old tools and using them makes me think ever time i use them what jobs / thing have you created 👍

[@CMCrockett]

Will you be making your own tool belts? I envision something akin to a coopers leather apron.

[@PANTTERA1959]

People underestimate the importance of tool maintenance.

[@JMyster091]

Just finished all the workshop series, you live such a dream! I live in Bristol and looking to get a pairing chisel. What was that shop you went to? Thanks for the great videos!

[@Jordansalias]

Nice video mate, I was wondering what the shop in Bristol was called that you got your chisels from?

[@kennethgibbons2487]

Buy that man a lathe! Pure genius - your home made lathe substitute. If you can do that sort of work with your home made lathe - think of what you could do with a commercial lathe!

[@Building_VANellope]

Looks very good 👍🏼 job wel done

[@rodden1953]

Im a retired saddler wish i could give you some lessons, i converted a barn in Pembrokshire some years ago .

[@fullertonhomeless8096]

Very resourceful! Nice work!

[@reggiep75]

I wonder how many people also think 'I'll just check this on my arm for it's sharpness' after sharpening something and have endless patches where forearm hair is missing.

[@mystic_lynx3661]

1:21 LOL poor cat. It wanted to check out what you were doing XD

[@understandyourmind]

I don't have a lathe but I have a brain that thinks outside of the box... great one!! Amazing work ..I think of doing same with my chisels so watching some video to get inspiration...

[@paulf3786]

Could you give me a link to where I can purchase the same water jet you have for your hydro system please :)

[@olivianunn5421]

Where's this shop in Bristol? I live in the area and would love to know! Lovely work as usual.

[@wheretheresawill9777]

14 perry road

[@jemckee]

I think the turning would have worked better if you had three hands. But you did very well with the standard issue of only two.

[@leeroys3682]

Ace video keep them coming really entertaining

[@richard16372]

Very cleaver with drill to make handle and nice job an the leather work. Next time use wax coated leather thread.

[@joekimedude1303]

Next Video: Kris makes a treadle lathe? ;) Keep up the good work! Really Inspiring :)

[@ellentaylor4351]

You ever so talented 👌

[@richardbrooks3569]

Clever workaround for lack of lathe.

[@taylorIndependenceHall]

great video kris

[@luxurypropertieslondon5098]

An amazing video Kris. Really enjoyed this one so relaxing

[@janiceboutiette1773]

You are just amazing!

[@speky77]

Well done, be honest now... how many times have you clicked and unclicked your first sheath just to feel it click? Hehe nice work and good on ya for learning new tricks!

[@mctonyward]

maybe do em longer with a belt hoop so you cant loose em

[@Bigchurchmusic]

Excellent.

[@ukfilmer]

Hey Kris, where did you learn wood working? How long have you been doing it? I've watched quite a lot of your videos but haven't seen that covered before. Thanks, keep up the good work!

[@LOLder42]

You never fail to distract me from my exams 😄

[@NOWUNITEDUPDATES]

#antiquechisels #chisels #leather

[@ToffeeApple]

Your voice goes really high when you work fast..!

[@bren106]

*You are almost at the point where you need to make a plaque for your silver play button. Only seems like a short time since you were making the wind turbine at the side of the house.*

[@mattwoodproperty]

Don’t think I saw the wind turbine, did I miss a series?

[@bren106]

@@mattwoodproperty It's right at the very beginning of the uploads. I seem to remember there being quite a few of them, but didn't spot them in the list. ....but that could be the onset of senility - mine not Kris's.

[@johnstanton8499]

Excellent video , if you were a red indian you would say a prayer for the cow though as well

[@MichaelKilby]

Never seen a plane in conjunction with a lathe, interesting...

[@luct3368]

12:41 - chris, that just looks SO WRONG...!

[@luct3368]

Maybe a bit of Barry White in the background?

[@dormindont1]

13:40 отличный способ работы!

[@pyrozuerich]

12:41 chris u having a casual wonk

[@TheBlackspotsBand]

yip

[@KrisHarbour]

If only i had a need for as long of a stroke. for now strokes of that length will remain for long handled tools :D

[@ccooper8785]

But by polishing and removing the patina you have lowered the value of the chisel" - someone who has watched too many antique roadshows.... 😁 👍👍👍👍👍

[@mattwoodproperty]

You’ve got my hoodie on :-/

[@NitroMaxOriginal]

Fair dinkum for a first effort.

[@ngahuiaharding1896]

Ingenious