TREADLE LATHE CHISEL HANDLES

Time to make a few new handles for some old chisels. Very hard and dry pignut hickory for the slick handle, and somewhat green mulberry for the corner chisel handle. Steel ring added to the struck end keeps the handle from splitting in use. Home made paste wax finish.
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[@pebblesthecat3625]

Making your own tools is a joy, especially when you get to use them on your next project. My great grandfather was a carpenter in Scotland. My mother used to tell me stories that he told her or how at the age of 12 he was apprenticed out. He said goodbye to his mother and she gave the man a small purse of coins. He went to live the carpenters family, some 15 miles away in another village, and lived, worked and slept in the tool room. He was allowed in to the house to eat everyday, morning and night. At lunch it was a piece of bread with something on it, and on Saturdays nights they all bathed in the tin bath in front of the fire. On Sundays he went to church, and when he came back, was allowed to sit in the house and was helped to read his Bible, sew any patches on his clothes and have a Sunday dinner with the family. His first job when he arrived there was to make his own tools, and was told if he didn't do a good job making them, he would never make his way in the world, as his work would always be wrong. The chest, and the tools he made, he used all his life, and made every piece of furniture that was in his and my great grandmothers house - and I do mean everything ! Beds, dining table, chairs, sideboards, China dresser, drawers, wardrobes - everything. They had a hell of a time taking them out of the house when they had passed on because they were all made to fit in the rooms they were intended for, and wouldn't go through the front door. They wouldn't come apart either. Some pieces were left in the house as the new owners of the house were a young couple just starting out and they were overjoyed with them. They are probably still being used now, some 100 years after being made. As for my great grandfathers tools, his three boys were all carpenters and fought over every last screw and nail. His prized and cherished hand planes (over 50 of them) that he had made for different purposes, were divided equally, each son taking a turn picking a plane, until they were all gone. My grandfather made my crib with his dad's tools, and lots of my childhood toys as well. They are still in the loft, safely packed away, occasionally taken out, looked at, held, and put safely back, along with the memories they hold.

[@singJJBplay]

Hey, that first handle came out pretty slick...

[@electronkaleidoscope5860]

Honestly, I think I'm going to try and build a lathe like that too. I've been looking for one but they're quite pricey, and it would be cooler just to have one I built myself :D Love your channel man, inspiring and relaxing at the same time

[@scotlandwoodwork2553]

You're videos are therapy . Thank You .

[@forrestaddy9644]

I'm proud of you, my boy. That's old school, transferring diameters from inside calipers to outside. People look at me funny when I tell them a careful hand can work to a thousandth or two using such methods. But they did long before accurate repeatable measurement referenced to national length standards found its way to the shop floor. That's how the precision parts of old steam engines and printing presses were built: not to a specific size but a certain fit. One of these days we'll make an old timey machinist out of you. Vertical coal-fired boilers, Corliss engines, leather flat belts, and lineshafts dripping oil forever! Kentuckey has the coolest firewood. Here we have soft maple, alder, and Doug fir. Good firewood but not too strong or stable. In your balliwick you have hickory, a dozen species of oak, hard maple, locust, poplar, and all kinds of fruit wood. Mulberry? What the beck is that? Monkey chased the weasel wood? All fine materials for tool handles, chair parts, and utensils, among other things; cords of it ricked up and drying in the wood shed. Grab a hunk and rive out a billet. What do you call that treatment to the struck end of the corner chisel handle - where you distressed the exposed endgrain with the hammer claw? Never saw or heard of that before. Does it retain the ferrule better? Make a more resistent surface to be struck?

[@MrChickadee]

Thank you sir! "most" sockets taper evenly so getting the bottom and top roughed in is a good bet it will fit if you feather that together. Had one with a weird taper, maybe the anvil hardy mandrel was bent or something, maybe by design, but nothing a bit of rasp work wouldnt fix. Our eyes and hands and simple hand tools can easily reach precise accuracy, with practice, as you said, many very fine things were done this way, look at old time watchmakers and locksmiths, gunsmiths and on and on. Ever take 20lbs of raw iron and forge and file a rifle barrel from it? Ive not, but they did, thats pretty amazing. One reason we moved to the Eastern mountains was the wood. The west has higher mountains, better weather, but something about those wast pine deserts, not a walnut cherry or oak in site, well I guess I didnt want to always order in my beech or whatnot when needed, then watch it shrivel up in the low humidity! Its similar to how Japanese chisels are treated when new, the idea transends, and serves a few purposes, namely, holding the furrel on as the wood drys over the decades and pounding, folding the crushed wood fibers over the ferrule give a non marring surface to your mallet head if that concerns you as well.

[@blessed1sj]

Love this channel

[@homemadehistory7537]

I learned mechanics 30 years ago and half of the time of aprenzicship was filing by hand. It is sad to see that today they mostly learn cnc and if they have to use there own hands, they look helpless. But if I see some vid here than I think there is still hope for good craftmanship.

[@tomdenny8507]

Your videos have a special quality that makes them unique among all other wood working videos on youtube. You capture the serenity a craftsman should feel when working on a project.I look forward to your next presentation.

[@salvadorelmercabotageiii9148]

a agree

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

glad to see some more great videos, your work is amazing

[@nathanjones455]

I was wondering if we were going to see the cats at the end. It started to get really close to the end and all of the sudden bam, happy cat.

[@digging6068]

Amazing work as always , That green mulberry wood was beautiful. I was not familiar with its color and grain.

[@MrChickadee]

My first time using it, outa the firewood pile!

[@rivenwrightforge3037]

This is an awesome video, and a beautiful project! Have you ever tried blacksmithing? I think it would be really cool to see you forge your own tools.

[@DarkTouch]

my wife oft complains about the lack of hair from testing sharpened blades on the forearm. I see your testing ground is well established :)

[@jasonhammond4640]

Ahh. By the lack of hair on your left forearm you've been sharpening that slick. Love this video as I do all of them. Keep up the excellent work. 👍👍

[@МолотВенков]

Мистер! Продемонстрируйте пожалуйста, как заточить угловое долото!?

[@mccantsc]

Mr. C: Did you see the recent NY Times opinion piece, "The Tyranny of Convenience" [www.nytimes.com/2018/02/16/opinion/sunday/tyranny-convenience.html]. I feel your philosophy qua work, illustrated by your videos and project, is a testament to at least one alternative for this tyranny. Great video as always.

[@JarlSeamus]

Nice lathe! Question on the V-gouge handle. When you spalled out the butt end, was that to secure the ring, or to make the struck end less likely to split?

[@MrChickadee]

Thanks, mostly to secure the ring, also to fold wood over the metal to be less marring for the wooden mallet face.

[@JarlSeamus]

Thanks! I've seen that on a lot of old chisels, but didn't realize it was something don on purpose. I just thought it was the natural result of the chisel being struck. And I learned something again. Keep up the fantastic work. You have a great channel.

[@williamrussell2014]

I love your videos, inspiring. Would you be able to recommend where to buy and what brand of chisel tools to get etc. Many thanks, Madeleine

[@jasonhall1999]

I look forward to your videos. Your talents are amazing!

[@silversurfer233]

Holy shit, we best hope that Mr Chickadee doesn't discover power tools otherwise we're all fucked!

[@JacobChancery]

Pretty slick!

[@singJJBplay]

Dangit, you made the joke before me! Ha!

[@brucewayne2984]

Yep, exactly how I’d do it. (If I wasn’t such a couch potato)

[@stihl888]

Love the lack of forearm hair at kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6eco3l7aNprnas you've either been in hospital recently or testing your sharpening skills! That Mulberry almost looks identical Osage orange!

[@MrChickadee]

Yep, preparing LOTS of tools for the upcoming timber frame class here. Osage and Mulberry are very close relatives, so yeah they look very similar, and share rot resistance!

[@tangle70]

It does look like your lathe is working out really well. Nice job on that.

[@scruffy6151]

Nice looking handles. Good to see you thank you.

[@northernwoodsman]

These videos are almost ASMR

[@whatthefunction9140]

*Today I Learned* Im Not Manly

[@pflores3186]

Nice video using old tools and methods. Just one word of caution. Use a small rag or cloth piece when applying wax or other finish. And never have it rapped around your fingers. You do not want a large rag or towel, it can catch in the spinning piece and break your fingers or break your work. Even on a low torque lathe like yours can do some serious damage to your hand. Always work safe.

[@genegoodman5233]

I like the lathe, and when you build a machine to make parts and repair tools, that's really jerking my cord. Super great. I would like to see a slow video of your place, including the English language to explain things that you did and why. The Q&A was very enjoyable, if you give us a tour.

[@craigmooring2091]

Saved at the bell! "No Charles the whole video? Is he all right?", and then, there he is at the very end. :^) After the exquisite craftsmanship and the clear, crisp videography, one of the things I appreciate most about your videos is the simplicity of the soundtracks: just the sound of the tools in use. No 'background' music that blunders into the foreground or, as is often the case elsewhere, is raucous, although I strongly suspect your taste in music would not run that way. Hearing the sounds are part of the learning experience.

[@travwilson7827]

Do you have any hints or tips on sharpening corner chisels? Not much on KZbin. Thanks!

[@MrChickadee]

You can use either a slip stone, or the slim edge of your oil stone to get in there, hone each side as if it were a normal chisel. Honestly, I sold all my corner chisels and never use them anymore....

[@lynlee6861]

I am so hooked! But keep falling asleep! Thanks to the guy that plugged your channel. Gosh i cant think of his name, i just found him recently fixing a vehicle up for camping, hes a handy man. He was cleaning an axe head, and rec your channel. Wow im so impressed!

[@Lemongrasspicker]

Those look great, nice work sir

[@shanek6582]

Didn't know you could get so much speed from a treadle lathe.

[@MrChickadee]

I think Roy mentions his gets around 2K RPM and my lathe is similar.

[@ClarksKentuckyKnives]

That’s awesome! I Bought a book off amazon on building a treadle lathe. Love to visit your shop sometime!

[@thomasarussellsr]

Oh great day! Another video from Mr. Chickadee. As always a very relaxing watch. Love hearing the tools and wood tell the story. Thank you.

[@ardenthebibliophile]

Beautiful work! I’ve seen you make your treadle lathe and another popular handtool woodworker, Wood by Wright, has a springpole lathe. Gotta say I like the treadle better. Do you have a brake on the wheel or do you just wait for it to spin down?

[@carbonitegamorrean8368]

The corner is super nice, I'd like to have one. The other looks more of a timber-chisel than a slick as a slick cants, at least what I have seen. Is your lathe considered a flywheel lathe ? The treadles I've notice oscillate, and don't have the big wheel nor the crank as yours.

[@barkbuster350r]

Any idea how old those chisels are? Perfect video! Thanks for sharing.

[@MrChickadee]

Pretty old, the Slick from a New England smith who made whale harpoons and other tools pre 1850s I think, and the corner chisel is unmarked but shows hand forging marks, both have a wrapped forge welded socket instead of a two piece applied socket like newer tools did from the big factories.

[@robertbrunston5406]

Another great job Mr. C, I was surprised you could get your work piece spinning so fast with just foot power!

[@Smashpunk7]

Awesome! Who in the HELL would give this a thumbs down?!?

[@ohske]

😯👍👍👍

[@lynlee6861]

Talk about your work speaking for itsself. You dont have to say a word, that alome is amazing.

[@charlesloveday9208]

Love the lathe...& as always, amazing woodworking skills. Can't wait for the next project.

[@TheVze23sqf]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Keep them coming.

[@hillbillynick2000]

Beautiful work, as always! I waited to watch this until I was having my morning coffee, that way there is no distractions. Great way to start the day! Oh, BTW, I just discovered that pex line crimp rings make great ferrules. Handy to have ready made copper rings!

[@wtchtower]

Awesome! Do you have any video on how to make that kind of Lathe? Thanks for Sharing

[@thomasmathisjr5887]

7 dislikes?!?!?! Whatever GREAT video!!!

[@dirtydsrc]

Love watching your vids.

[@frederickhillegas2115]

Welcome back I haven't seen your videos in a long time!

[@stoneyface65]

One of the best parts of wood working is lighting those shaving on fire. Never gets old.

[@moldingpro7208]

A thing of beauty, but then everything you make is a thing of beauty.

[@gentryism]

Wow... it’s the only response that I can think of!

[@jimplosay8352]

Do you have plans for the treadle lathe? I'd love to build one.

[@Wachest]

How do you make those wooden tools that shed the wood smooth?

[@amaurimonteiro1048]

Thats wonderful, congratulations

[@michaeljohnson309]

Is that hickory?

[@w4447]

Your cat has the toughest job in the whole shop.

[@trinawomble3147]

Rite on big guy, your the man, that was awesome work!!!

[@jakeleblanc]

I could watch you all day. You're the best :-)

[@wmichaels362]

It is good to see one of your videos again. Thanks you!

[@MrGoatflakes]

Hey Chickadee, thanks for another great video. Can I ask where you get your tools? If you don't want to tell the entire youtubes in case your supply dries up you can pm me if you'd like and then I promise to keep it a secret :P

[@MrChickadee]

here and there at antique stores and flea markets mostly.

[@RonRay]

Beautifully made tools!

[@superdansilverman]

nice winter haircut! hope you are keeping warm

[@tommysmith8801]

I need to find the time to continue on my lathe project.

[@marvinostman522]

How were you able to attain your vast knowledge of so many things? No one is born knowing these things. I have had the privilege of knowing many highly knowledgeable and skilled people who graciously shared their wealth with me knowing that I could never repay them. That is why I will share any of my limited knowledge with anyone who wants to learn. For that reason I really appreciate you sharing yours with us. I do like the serenity of your videos, but there are times when I wish you give some explanation of the little nuances you put into what you are doing. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@MrChickadee]

most was reading and trial and error, the old tools are good teachers as well

[@bowyer10]

what no comments?? this is cool stuff!

[@kristoferpearson1537]

I would love to know where you sourced your tools from?

[@joelangford1435]

Some timber framing coming up I hope .

[@juliocesardossantos7796]

Fantástico,👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@robertbrunston5406]

Great job as always! Thank you.

[@sublustrum100]

Жаль просмотров так мало, это очень добротная работа.

[@Crewsy]

Beautiful handles that should last a very long time. What are you applying to them at the end? Is it a plain paste wax or is it a blend with an oil?

[@MrChickadee]

Paste wax, carnuba wax, beswax, canola oil and citrus solvent

[@richardebbole1]

ahh..if only it had a motor...oh well...

[@АлександрМаксимов-з3е]

Супер! You is Master!

[@twentypdrparrott694]

IS this lathe in the timber frame shop that you built? I seem to remember that that shop had wattle and daub infill for walls.

[@MrChickadee]

no thats the house living room, which is a shop for now...

[@duanethepirate]

Great video! were did you find the the drive center and dead center? I have been wanting to convert my pole lathe to a treadle lathe but no luck finding the centers.

[@MrChickadee]

You can still get centers and stuff for old shop smith on Ebay cheap, thats what I used.

[@AlexRides808]

Heart rate never gets over 50 bpm.

[@Jim-ie6uf]

I’m impressed. Very nice.

[@Lishchynskyi_Y]

Great work

[@mitravesia1738]

Ver como un trozo de madera toma forma para convertirse en algo funcional es digo de admirar

[@terrysaunders8948]

how wood u make a p v handle

[@tangle70]

Very nice

[@dport4779]

Another great video buddy! I see you got your treadle lathe fixed.

[@MrChickadee]

Thanks! Yeah, nothing an 8p nail wouldn't fix! haha

[@Bigga-Pa]

Adore your channel

[@jaypflum1758]

Very nice as always.

[@MrGr8golf]

Beautiful job.

[@elitonalves1404]

Show

[@marciacristinalacerda2238]

Sensational! 🇧🇷

[@eduardoivan3042]

good job...bravo

[@dano5143]

Perfect as always

[@mitravesia1738]

De lo simple al arte

[@jpkalishek4586]

cool old tools.

[@thorbjornkarlsson4681]

nice work

[@cristopherbueno1065]

El mejor

[@MsRazvan29]

Bravo ❤🤝

[@joshwiley881]

Nice.

[@charlierecyclist]

I'm amazed you don't yet have a shave horse!

[@MrChickadee]

Back hurts sitting down, I use the vise or a shave pony so i can stand.

[@terrysaunders8948]

how can u make a chisel handle if u do not have a lathe? can u make a video on thet way?

[@MrChickadee]

ALready did, here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6C1YZuihZt5fJY

[@terrysaunders8948]

thank u so much

[@billfromelma]

Really awesome !

[@carldodge399]

Sweet!

[@mateofleet3390]

beautiful