STOP!!!! You must do this before you use a new Japanese chisel!

[@LustigWoodworks]

Excellent tutorial ... thank you.

[@1deerndingo]

First time in seen that explained. Valuable info. Well done!

[@augustwest8559]

Excellent, best ring setting video I’ve seen.

[@alholston-smith7631]

I did this to my chisels when I got them 20 years ago. I was instructed to soak the handle top after knocking down the metal ring, to,soften slightly the head before hammering it over the ring. Both techniques seem to work just fine. You can get a Japanese nail set from Japan Woodworker, which is where I got my Japanese tools. This was an excellent video,too,post, as a lot of new woodworkers are getting into using Japanese chisels. Cheers

[@TenonsTenors]

Yes! Softening the wood with water yields a better result. It is, however, optional. Thanks for watching!

[@tommoeller7149]

First time ever hearing about this. Thank you so much. Now it's out to the shop to fix my chisels!

[@darrenmacmartin9392]

Thank you for sharing this, it’s great to actually see it done!

[@scottschmidtmann2540]

This will be helpful when I purchase a Japanese chisel. Thank you!

[@artsteadman2230]

Good to know...for the Japanese chisels I inherited from Dad. He bought them in Japan in the late 40's - early 50's. He used them for 65+ years without doing this...building 3 of the 5 homes we lived in

[@xylo_woodworking]

In addition, once the matting is done on the ferrule I place the chisel upside down in a glass with a little water at the bottom to swell the wood for about 20 minutes. And only then can I start using my Japanese chisel with my Genno 😉

[@EliaGaitau]

Very informative. Great vid!!

[@treforparry4054]

What an excellent video! Thank you.

[@johnelwer3633]

Why the heck doesn't the tool come ready to use!?

[@darrenmacmartin9392]

@@johnelwer3633 It is possible to find some chisels out there that come with the hoops already set from the blacksmith or factory but for the most part you have to do it yourself. I think it’s just a carry over from the past when most Japanese craftsmen preferred to do that sort of thing themselves, so it just became the norm for blacksmiths to sell chisels that way.

[@darrenmacmartin9392]

@@johnelwer3633 it also gives the handle a chance to acclimate to the new owner’s location before setting the hoop.

[@augustwest8559]

The Japanese chisels I bought 20 years ago came with the rings set and ready for service. They were not cheap back then. Made by Tasai

[@steveshapland8846]

Japanese have a cone shaped tool for setting the hoop.

[@williamcooper5009]

I have a few sets of Japanese chisels. Each set came with only one ring. What do I do?

[@TenonsTenors]

That's odd. I would buy some ferrels for western chisels that fit and attach them as I showed. Either that, or contact the manufacturer to find out why your chisels didn't come with enough rings. Thanks for watching!

[@PeanutsDadForever]

Interesting 🇦🇺👴🏻

[@brucewelty7684]

that seems to be a cupplahlah steps too many and results in a cuss a la t series of outbursts