john molloy
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there is a yahoo group for tormek .post on it there might be someone in your area with one
In need of some new chisels
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Since you already have diamond and water stones, I'd invest in an inexpensive grinder (if you don't already have one) and upgrade it with a good tool rest. I would think you could grind them past the edge which was overheated, but you would need a good tool rest to be sure you are grinding them square. I wouldn't invest in a Tormek. They are a lot of money and there are other, less expensive ways to maintain your chisels, especially since you already have stones.
Regarding chisels, I've used Two Cherries, Pfeil, Woodcraft, and my favorite Lie-Nielsen. All work, and work best when razor sharp. Lie-Nielsens seemed to hold the edge a little better.
Try surfing Ron Hocks website for sharpening tips:
http://www.hocktools.com/
BTW You may be able to re-temper your old chisels. I know that people have re-purposed old files. They have tempered them in an oven(300 to 350F(?)) for like two hours. Can't remember if they oil quenched them at that point though. Might be worth a try to see if you can re-temper them.
Some info on Metal treatment.
Try surfing Ron Hocks website for sharpening tips:
http://www.hocktools.com/
BTW You may be able to re-temper your old chisels. I know that people have re-purposed old files. They have tempered them in an oven(300 to 350F(?)) for like two hours. Can't remember if they oil quenched them at that point though. Might be worth a try to see if you can re-temper them.
Some info on Metal treatment.
A little more info on heat treating:
http://www.threeplanes.net/toolsteel.html
http://www.threeplanes.net/toolsteel.html
I am satisfied with my Two Cherries (and the other 2 brands they are sold under). Pfeil are also a good brand. 2 Cherries have 3 handle options. Both brands were the 2nd or 3rd in the premium chisel tests (meaning they perform very well, but get beat by chisels costing 2x more). I'm ok with that.
Update: I did learn something interesting the other day. I bought the Veritas narrow chisel add on. My 2 Cherries chisels do not have any taper to the bevel (essentially making them look like a bevel chisel, but only making them a bit lighter than a mortising chisel, and of course thinner). I took a look at the Woodcraft chisels on display. The Woodcraft brand, the Sorby, and the Pfeil all had a taper to the bevel (tapered towards the cutting end). The others probably did too, but I didn't look. So what's the impact, other than using a different jig (going to try the Kell jig)? No narrow dovetails unless I either buy a different set, or I grind these down. I tend towards the former, but only a couple of sizes. First I have to get around to deciding to actually make them -- versus "it's on my list".
Update: I did learn something interesting the other day. I bought the Veritas narrow chisel add on. My 2 Cherries chisels do not have any taper to the bevel (essentially making them look like a bevel chisel, but only making them a bit lighter than a mortising chisel, and of course thinner). I took a look at the Woodcraft chisels on display. The Woodcraft brand, the Sorby, and the Pfeil all had a taper to the bevel (tapered towards the cutting end). The others probably did too, but I didn't look. So what's the impact, other than using a different jig (going to try the Kell jig)? No narrow dovetails unless I either buy a different set, or I grind these down. I tend towards the former, but only a couple of sizes. First I have to get around to deciding to actually make them -- versus "it's on my list".
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