Restoring Old Chisels

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5 ай бұрын

I have a pair of old wood chisels that have had their share of abuse from someone striking them without a handle. But with a bit of work, I think we can restore both chisels back into good usable wood working tools.
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@ollejonsson7175 3 ай бұрын

Your final comment was such a treat: "hope you get to go to your shop and make something today" - and that's happening, I will. Thanks for the reminder of that joy.

@Dorelaxen 2 ай бұрын

Induction heating never ceases to amaze me. It's almost like magic. Thanks for bringing these old beauties back to life.

@welshhomestead 2 ай бұрын

I've never seen anything like that! What an amazing piece of kit - BTW - nice Avatar, Viv ;o)

@steveRBForge 5 ай бұрын

Just to show how old I am, watching John is more fun than Saturday morning cartoons.

@dirtfarmer7472 4 ай бұрын

We’re both going back in time

@roadyinzer2461 5 ай бұрын

As a hobbyist blacksmith I have just as much enjoyment restoring old tools as I do creating projects. Thanks for the video.

@barbarasimmons5882 5 ай бұрын

I haven't thought of any 'projects' yet, all I make is tools! Only a hobby for last three years, but love it

@rodwilliams5074 5 ай бұрын

I treat it as meditation rather than returning them into workhorses.

@stevelambert6404 5 ай бұрын

Disrespecting old tools is so heartbreaking, if those chisels could talk what a story that would be 👍

@MartinPaulsen87 5 ай бұрын

You did these chisels great justice! Someone had abused them to a degree of where most people would throw them away. Now they can live another 100 years! I too love restoring chisels and have done at least 50 of them by now. I tend to go overboard and make them shine and fine a NOS handle or turn one myself. It's such a pleasureable feeling! Thanks for sharing

@davidrose2815 5 ай бұрын

I am so thankful for the resurrection of these old tools thank you so much. beautiful craftsmanship!

@BlackBearForge 5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@ericwhitmire4610 5 ай бұрын

That reminds me, i have some old socket chisels from my grandpa i need to fix. Good job!

@BlackBearForge 5 ай бұрын

Fixing up tools that have been in the family sounds like a great idea.

@Jay-kk2rd 5 ай бұрын

John, I have been watching your videos since starting this craft five years ago. Thank you once again for inviting us into your shop to watch you at work. I loved this video as much as any of the others.

@imager8763 4 ай бұрын

Finally! Someone honest about how long it takes to flatten the back of chisel!!!!

@332mcdaniel 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely makes my day seeing something repaired back into service vs being scraped and bought new. Great job John! Thx for sharing.

@dirtfarmer7472 4 ай бұрын

Since I don’t have any of the tools needed to do this I would’ve thrown them away & bought new

@bigoldgrizzly 4 ай бұрын

One little tip to prevent loss of temper when welding something like this is to stick the part you need to protect right into a big old potato or apple. this soaks up the heat nicely.

@S8tan7 4 ай бұрын

Prime example of "if it works, it aint stupid"

@bigoldgrizzly 4 ай бұрын

@@S8tan7 Same principle was used by shepherds in the Yorkshire Dales, but in reverse. A ram would sometimes get horns growing inwards that could eventually grow into the face causing injury. They would force a boiled turnip onto the horn for twenty minutes or so, the heat and moisture being enough to soften the horn so it could be bent and braced away till it cooled and set.... as you say .... if it works ;

@MarsG0Dofw4r_ 3 ай бұрын

He didn't lose his temper, I thought he was very cordial..... Pah-dum ... Tshhhhh! 🥁

@Faesharlyn 3 ай бұрын

I'm a jeweler and I do this with stones when I need to do a repair lol

@sdjnwhyNZ 2 ай бұрын

Very smart!

@danandashleyhayes3159 5 ай бұрын

I love my old Butcher chisels. I have a couple I need to refurbish and you're given me the kick in the pants to do it. Thanks, John.

@ricktalerico893 5 ай бұрын

Thank you John. You have inspired me to take out my grandfathers smiles and do some needed repairs.

@jerrywestaway9316 3 ай бұрын

Nice Looking Shop And I Bet Everyone Was Drooling Over That Awesome Anvil

@JavierBonillaC 3 ай бұрын

No, I was drooling over the heating machine.

@craigmonteforte1478 4 ай бұрын

I am a retired Wodworker and i’ve suffered. some Traumatic Brain Injuries that caused some Paralysis in my Extremities i have some family members that own and Operate Machine Shops and I’ve done a bit of Volunteer work for them as one of my Areas of Expertise inWoodworking was setting up and moving new Machinery in our Shop so Inknow how to move big heavy machinery ,Shim ,Anchor ,and plumb ,Wire ,Duct ,etc into the Shops existing Systems so i often would give my Family a hand. whenever they had new Equipment in their Facility BTW. we did exchange business with each other as well whenever it was mutually beneficial to do so i find it extremely relaxing and therapeutic to watch these types of videos on KZfaq plus i enjoy the knowledge i can get

@bobbillock879 5 ай бұрын

Makes me wish I paid attention to my older family members that were excellent craftsmen unfortunately there long gone, but you guys on the channels are awesome thanks

@timocsutube 5 ай бұрын

Fun little side project..Thanks John!

@BlackBearForge 5 ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

@DrihunGaming 3 ай бұрын

I wish I could listen to you read books or short-stories, you have a wonderful voice to listen to.

@mikelastname 5 ай бұрын

I really liked the look of that "too small" handle - those burnished lines look A1.

@BlackBearForge 5 ай бұрын

Thanks

@suzisaintjames 5 ай бұрын

I've seen craftsmen turn wide, broken chisels like these into block plane irons too! 👍. 💖🌞🌵😷

@B3ll3r0ph0nt3s 5 ай бұрын

They both look absolutely gorgeous, I think you have breathed life into these two wonderful tools again. Very much in the spirit of appreciating and restoring old tools! I absolutely love it

@BlackBearForge 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@jeffgrier8488 5 ай бұрын

Nice work on the chisels John, it's always great to bring old tools back to life. It's a shame that someone had to abuse them so badly though.

@johnwest9786 5 ай бұрын

I'm glad you resurrected them. Well done John.

@trailblazerforgeco 5 ай бұрын

John, thank you for this video. I really enjoy your long form, talk-me-through-every-step type videos. But, I also really love the for-the-love-of-the-tool be quiet videos. Great stuff. Again, proving why you’re the best blacksmith on KZfaq. Keep it up.

@BlackBearForge 5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@alanpayne1442 3 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed watching a skilled craftsman at work - amazing amount of different skills and techniques used in this gratifying restoration work.

@michaelsewell3706 5 ай бұрын

So rewarding to refurbish old tools and equipment , even if it's only for display.

@me3333 4 ай бұрын

I normally am a "right tool for the job" type of guy, but I have to admit I am very guilty of beating the daylights out of a wood chisel in a time of need. Love the tool restoration videos

@rbfcaf 5 ай бұрын

I love restoring old tools and I think you just made beautiful works of art. Thanks for the video as always.

@BlackBearForge 5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@toddavis8603 4 ай бұрын

Great job! A sharp chisel is a valuable tool in the wood shop!

@davem4423 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic, you remind me of my late father , skills learned over many years & the ability to make these crafts look easy, which we know are not easy to master . its a testement to your patience & attention to detail & pride in your work , thank you sir for bringing tears of joy & memories of a great man , best wishes from great britain

@pathardage1880 4 ай бұрын

That was a very satisfying save and put back to work video. Thank you. I agree with Steve; this was a whole lot better than the Saturday morning cartoons.

@fireotters 5 ай бұрын

I have a few framing chisels I picked up because they were exactly in the same shape and I was hoping to do the same repair, I was so thrilled when I saw you had posted this video, thank you!

@BlackBearForge 5 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

@garrockwaters304 5 ай бұрын

That is the most awesome anvil I have ever seen in my long life! Wonderful tools and the knowledge to use them.

@glennwilck5459 5 ай бұрын

Very nice old chisels that will serve you well no doubt..good thing they found you so you could help them!

@mikerobertson4041 5 ай бұрын

I have always enjoyed watching a true craftsman at work, I guess because I've never been much good at that sort of thing.

@glencrandall7051 5 ай бұрын

You are a man of many skills. Two old tools that now have a new life. I hope they never need this kind of restoration again. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

@LukeLong-oi4uc 4 ай бұрын

Excellent content and great job on the restorations. They look fantastic. I to enjoy reviving old abused tools and giving them a new lease on life.

@CrustyRestorations 4 ай бұрын

A lifetime of skills and experience, another piece saved 👍👍

@michaelmcallister4781 5 ай бұрын

I use those Sandflex blocks all the time for rust and tarnish removal. Very underrated tool. Nice video.

@martinswiney2192 4 ай бұрын

New sub. Just found your channel. Nice looking work. Good to see you wearing a respirator while working. Im a 38 year machinist with all my fingers and eyes but three years ago I finally got worried about my lungs. People. Protect your lungs.

@ironhead65 5 ай бұрын

That was great that you showed the dust collection side! Great idea!

@ray1283 4 ай бұрын

Great job! Much respect for a man at home around a forge AND the woodshop. I grew up on a farm with all these tools available to learn how to use. We had many such 'old farmers' that could make or repair most anything.

@cottrilltoolwoodworks 5 ай бұрын

Nice. Osage is one of my favorite woods to use, love that golden hue after it oxidizes a while.

@drenowegetary372 2 ай бұрын

Brawo,mistrzowskie rzemiosło i wszechstronność

@PuissantPike 5 ай бұрын

The way you kept the socket tubing rotating continuously as you reduced it was really impressive to watch. I had to go back and watch how you were doing it. As far as I could see, it's just great tongs control! Very impressed with what could easily be an overlooked skill!

@BlackBearForge 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, it just a matter of practice

@robphone4895 5 ай бұрын

Real craftmanship John! Love it.

@BlackBearForge 5 ай бұрын

Thank you

@KellyPhillips-yn1mw 4 ай бұрын

Wow. Well done. I could watch you all day. Heck now that I have an injury that keeps me out of the shop, I just might do that.😂

@dannelson2563 5 ай бұрын

Showcases your tools and talents. Thanks

@jeffreydickson8888 4 ай бұрын

I have restored several old socket chisels with turned handles. If you leave the handle just slightly oversized you can tap them handle side down on a bench or block to seat the handle in the chisel. No glue - they can still be removed but they also hold quite well. Not foolproof, but pretty good.

@ga5743 5 ай бұрын

Sweet job on those fine tools John, I love using old tools and wonder just how many people used them before me. Enjoy your day..

@thisolesignguy2733 3 ай бұрын

Osage Orange (we call it hedgeapple here in Indiana) was a great choice for that handle. I use it for wood signs all the time and it just turns so beautiful after awhile, and it doesn't split & rot in the weather like oak or walnut. But you're right that it chips and splinters really bad. I use extremely sharp tools when working it, and sand as much as possible. Absolutely NO power tools. A router will turn the entire piece into a projectile...nothing like digging a 2" long splinter out your arm.

@ChristopherTrybus 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the post. I have a drawer of chisels that need this! One at a time.

@BlackBearForge 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@scottswineford6714 5 ай бұрын

Mushroomed chisels seem to be the norm at garage sales and flea markets around here. Hadn't thought about using tubing for a repair, thank you. I don't often need or want a 1 1/4" or larger but now I know I can pick up a $2.00 special and fix it. Good to see I'm not the only gas welder around, most of you youngsters seem to not know how.

@BlackBearForge 5 ай бұрын

At 65 calling me a youngster is quite the compliment, thanks

@packerbacker9109 4 ай бұрын

A true craftsman! This is why I love KZfaq

@sylvainmorency7061 4 ай бұрын

Always love to see old tools return to service God bless you 🙏🏻

@centerededgedesignusa7957 5 ай бұрын

Loved this video! Showcasing lots of skills, great production quality, and saving/restoring tools is great, too! THANK YOU!

@dankenney7827 5 ай бұрын

Nice job! Glad to see those back in service.

@arlineastman 4 ай бұрын

I loved how you saved the chisels and wish I had the tools to do it. I miss the days in the military machine shop. I also do wood turning now and to keep wood looking the color it was once i a while I put on a sunscreen of 75 spf and the wood will not change color for years. Did some mulberry 7 years ago and it is still nice and yellow

@kenzeiszler8213 4 ай бұрын

Love your craftsmanship as well as all the time you have spent building your shop with all those wonderful tools. Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed it greatly.

@budmartin8297 5 ай бұрын

Great recovery of two deserving tools.

@RRINTHESHOP 5 ай бұрын

Great timing John, I have a neighbors chisel to repair, the shotgun barrel look. Thanks for sharing.

@BlackBearForge 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome

@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740 5 ай бұрын

Morning mr John. Such a nice project with great results. Thanks for sharing. Im sure it will unspire some others to do something similar with their old tools. Blessings abundant Sir Crawford out 🙏🏻🔥⚒️🧙🏻‍♂️

@airford13 4 ай бұрын

love old tools! thanks for the vid!!

@kendalljimsmith2111 5 ай бұрын

Nice job sir! Great to see a fellow tool restorer in action!

@bigoldgrizzly 4 ай бұрын

if a socketed handle starts getting a bit loose, try dissolving a few bits of pine resin in acetone and wipe this onto the wood. leave this to dry out and refit the handle with a warm socket and leave to cool. This has worked well for me in the past. I guess it is a glue of sorts, but warming it makes for easy release if needs be.

@oldpup2182 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your patience in restoring these chisels. It REALLY ticks me off to see that someone has abused such wonderful old tools.

@xNecromancerxxx 5 ай бұрын

Oh, God, me too makes me so mad and I see it every single day at work… i’m a termite technician, so I spend my days crawling under peoples houses. You wouldn’t believe the old tools I find under there that would just throw on their years ago and left for the Earth to take but the ones salvageable I take them, take them back home and restore them to the best of my ability.

@j.d.1488 4 ай бұрын

My man it is beautiful watching you work. Woodworker as well a Smith. Awesome.

@robprupe 5 ай бұрын

Nice to see a bit of Sheffield Steel.

@threeriversforge1997 5 ай бұрын

Great stuff, and a really solid return on your investment! Honestly, I'd have been tempted to incorporate that mushroomed end into the new socket just because it was so neat. 🤣 Seriously, though, it's a good illustration of an aspect of smithing that a lot of people have turned their backs on -- repairing old tools. Back in the day, repairs probably made up the lion's share of a smith's daily workload. Today, it's not much of a paying gig, but it's still very good practice since you can often get worn out tools for pennies at a yard sale. A great way to practice the techniques and build yourself a nice collection of serviceable tools to help further your smithing career.

@mattcable6379 4 ай бұрын

Wow. just found you and what a joy. I might have to think of you as Pops now... looking forward to enjoying your vids and learning lots. Thanks Pops 😁

@andyc972 5 ай бұрын

Excellent restorations, thanks John !

@nathvanvolsom5213 5 ай бұрын

I put my safety glass everytime I forge now! I’m not sure why forging can be dangerous for my eyes but if you say it everytime mister, it’s for a good reason! Thank you!

@SchysCraftCo. 5 ай бұрын

Wow that is crazy. Very nice job fixing them

@markburkey3659 5 ай бұрын

I hauled home a leather bag full of chisels that looked just like this from my grandfathers house after he passed. Wished i’d have kept them.

@justmakeit2849 4 ай бұрын

Love the craftsmanship! Well done

@lev53420 5 ай бұрын

Always beautiful work! You are a craftsman sir

@eazyduzzit6626 5 ай бұрын

I love your work. Thanks for the videos.

@PGSchroe 5 ай бұрын

Good job with that socket taper! I have the hardest time getting those right.

@jamesfino7962 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video.

@bruceprosser8332 5 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this John!

@barryhunt5357 3 ай бұрын

Great restoration!

@mouradbelkas598 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. good job

@CausticPuffin 4 ай бұрын

Good use of old guitar string! It’s a pretty good trick.

@timothyeldridge6822 3 ай бұрын

Excellent work!

@carpetania47 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic Job !

@roryfreeman9433 4 ай бұрын

Wow what skill - love it

@TerryTerryTerry 4 ай бұрын

Excellent action and explanation.

@MASI_forging 5 ай бұрын

Such a great restoration 🥰🥰

@richardcary978 4 ай бұрын

Awesome anvil. Nice work!

@MrJamesjustin 5 ай бұрын

Nice job John. As usual.

@robsonsantosOSO 5 ай бұрын

Belas ferramentas! Ótimo trabalho!

@lukearts2954 5 ай бұрын

That's an amazing inductive forge... Interesting that it's water-cooled. Smart solution...

@BlackBearForge 5 ай бұрын

I think it will be a real game changer.

@lukearts2954 5 ай бұрын

@@BlackBearForge It most certainly will, especially for home shop knife and tool makers... It also allows for very focused heat very fast. Though I wonder what the effect will be for internal stress and warping. I think when really forging out a small portion of a larger piece, it's going to require annealing/normalization in order to prevent cracking later on. But like you demonstrated, it's great for repairs too where you forge weld one side of the tool without destroying the temper of the other end of it. I'm going to look into procuring one here (watching from Europe)

@lukearts2954 5 ай бұрын

@@BlackBearForge Have you covered this tool in one of your videos? I'd like to find out more about it (make, model, requirements, etc)

@carlosvolpintesta6990 4 ай бұрын

Bravo Maestro, congratulations

@donaldfrederick6814 5 ай бұрын

I didn't realize you had such a nice wood shop. You should give us a tour

@keithlincoln1309 5 ай бұрын

That was awesome!

@anoka114 4 ай бұрын

Quite the workshop you have. Nice!!!!

@BlackBearForge 4 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@MrTimobrian 4 ай бұрын

GOOD VIDEO AND BEST INFO WAS REGARDING SOCKET CHISEL HANDLES PRONE TO SEPARATING ... I ACQUIRED SEVERAL ANTIQUE WOODWORKING CHISELS MADE IN SWEDEN AND HANDLES ARE LOOSE .. hate to replace with new wood

@bluesideup007 4 ай бұрын

Nice job! Most people would just chuck em, glad you didn't. OTH, you can't make a living selling restored chisels if you consider the time and skill involved. This must be a labor of love.