Make cheap chisels AMAZING with this traditional handle.

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Remake your budget chisels with some quick metal-work and a fancy new handle.
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4:38 Starting your handles

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@k.levirusco3834 3 жыл бұрын

“Everything is a hammer unless it’s a screwdriver, then it’s a chisel.” -some shade tree mechanic

@kiandevin4855 2 жыл бұрын

you all prolly dont care at all but does any of you know a method to log back into an instagram account?? I stupidly forgot the account password. I love any tips you can give me!

@LittleGreyWolfForge 6 ай бұрын

@@kiandevin4855why on this video?

@LittleGreyWolfForge 6 ай бұрын

😂😂

@techheck3358 2 ай бұрын

@@LittleGreyWolfForge its a scam, 1 account posts that question, a second account answers it by giving someones username, a third account sings its praises of how good that person was. a victim reaches out to said person, gives them money, they run off with it. youtube's spam filter caught the last 2 messages, but not the first one, probably

@LittleGreyWolfForge 2 ай бұрын

@@techheck3358 oh i get it

@nxtniklas 3 жыл бұрын

For the polishing with strips of sandpaper: back it with duct tape and it will be less likely to rip!

@ian-duh 3 жыл бұрын

🤯 holy crap, great tip

@johnbesharian9965 3 жыл бұрын

@@ian-duh, "Well 'Duh'!"

@wernerviehhauser94 3 жыл бұрын

A tip so obvious that nobody thought of it ;-)

@Blasthoff 3 жыл бұрын

Better than "duct tape" is "strapping tape" which is pliable but almost indestructible. It won't tear and will stay stuck without the "sticky" bleeding. It has just enough body to give a great feel while conforming to almost any shape! After applying to sandpaper you can also cut very narrow strips that will hold up if you need them!!

@andrewpeacock5751 3 жыл бұрын

Tried this and couldn't get the duct tape back to stay glued to my glass.

@martinmeasures6631 3 жыл бұрын

You can always tell what dogwood is by the bark

@loganplatvoet2394 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I thought the hand carved one looked a bit better!

@pedrosolis7497 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you doing double the the work to show us how to make these without a lathe and as usual all the information/explanations/jokes/resources you provide in you videos.

@christopherbarnes6976 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the no lathe version!

@PeteLewisWoodwork 2 жыл бұрын

Your 'ring on the bit' to keep things level is an old trick that I was taught many years ago, it still works well but is not appreciated when I use it at work. I'm always told that those kind of tricks are outdated. I don't think - or rather - I know they are not outdated! Good to see you're keeping it alive.

@japavao97 3 жыл бұрын

This is wild I just bought these chisels 2 weeks ago as my first chisels. So glad to know they're not hot trash

@dmike1379 2 жыл бұрын

I'm ready for the 1 year follow up on these chisels.

@TOAD7464 3 жыл бұрын

Tip to new watchers: keep the volume down until after the intro. Other than that, take notes and buy the merch

@Lebowski69 3 жыл бұрын

I turn it up for the intro lick! In the guitar build video it is revealed that Rex plays the lick himself.

@criswilson1140 3 жыл бұрын

Really love the london pattern. I keep 5" long blanks laying around and carve them into handles when I'm bored or just hiding in the shop.

@oliverdelica2289 3 жыл бұрын

The fact that screwdriver handles were London patterned blew my mind 🤯

@mrz80 3 жыл бұрын

Check that Craftsman screwdriver again. It's not an eight-sided handle. It's a six-sided handle. That lets you slip a good-sized box-end wrench over the handle to use as a lever to get some real torque into the situation for dealing with stubborn screws. Heh... I learned that just the other day 'cause someone posted a picture on Facebook. Kind of embarrassing: nearly 50 years of playing with tools and I NEVER noticed that. :D

@rayzedbywolves60 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant as always. Half way through I was thinking there's no way you can make that handle without a lathe... loved the wedding ring trick too.

@RexKrueger 3 жыл бұрын

I cribbed that trick from James Wright. It works.

@thomashverring9484 3 жыл бұрын

@@RexKrueger Oh, we know ;^)

@footplate0 3 жыл бұрын

I use over sized washers as I don't have a wedding ring

@2kadrenojunkiegaming655 Ай бұрын

@@footplate0 make one

@theriphraff 3 жыл бұрын

Are we going to acknowledge how funny Rex actually is. I honestly spend a good amount of pause time laughing at his jokes so I don't miss anything. Just saying.

@RexKrueger 3 жыл бұрын

I apprecaite that very much. I always try to be funny.

@scottmartin7717 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Rex is funny. Funny looking. Jkjk I crack up at his dad jokes on the regular

@daveturnbull7221 3 жыл бұрын

The first video I watched from Rex had me laughing so much I just had to subscribe. Get excellent entertainment as well as quality info and instruction.

@nightcatarts 3 жыл бұрын

That came out lovely. A quick tip for when you need a (potentially harder) wood for handles is to look for rolling pins. Many are made from birch & even the really low cost ones hold up very well to abuse. It's harder to work a round to an even octagon though, so best for the lathe.

@davidbacon4963 3 жыл бұрын

Truly love you going through the basics. Much appreciated

@jamesmcbriarty2079 3 жыл бұрын

Boiled Linseed Oil can also be used as a finish for the handles.

@Anthony-H 3 жыл бұрын

FYI: In the US, you can only get the chisels at Aldi's the week of Father's Day. That's the only time they sell them now.

@leehaelters6182 3 жыл бұрын

Hah! Great tip, thanks!

@charleskyler1928 3 жыл бұрын

As Rex stated, they haven’t been sold for the last two yrs, I know because I contacted them in 2019, and this yr almost all the tools Aldi sold on an annual basis were not available.

@Anthony-H 3 жыл бұрын

They have been available around Father's Day in my area for the last 2 years. I always buy several sets and send them out to guys who can't find them.

@hartleymartin 3 жыл бұрын

@@Anthony-H In Australia, I've been waiting nearly 3 years and still no sign of them coming back.

@jhernandez7144 3 жыл бұрын

Screw drivers are where I first saw that London pattern. Thanks for the video

@maxximumb 3 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant video. Thank you Rex.

@rosannaspeller9408 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great vids and inspiration for projects to get us through this challenging winter, whether we have a lathe or not! 😁

@garfunkeulations 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I really love this project. I gotta make me some of those

@leiferickson3183 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I have wanted a set of those files for years but they were always out. The new handles are going to make these really nice.

@chrisrose323 3 жыл бұрын

SKIP AHEAD AND MISS OUT ON 4 MINUTES OF YOU?! NO THANK YOU GOOD SIR!

@nohotliquids 3 жыл бұрын

So, I got something for Rex to test with the cheap handles. I think the weird ring on the end is to stop the wood from splitting further than the ring. I remember my granddad's chisels had the same design, the end of the wood was smashed to heck, but no further than the ring. He wasn't a craftsman, and would use anything to beat on the end of a chisel, first hammer he grabbed, other tools, rocks. Also, once the end was all frayed, the ring is wedged in place. I'm sure it has a failure point, and energy loss once it is all frayed. But maybe it allows for cheaper handles for abusive work, out of any wood.

@sap5656 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video, like all your other ones. Very informative for newbies on a budget

@parvisheidari6535 3 жыл бұрын

Rex...very good job , I love those handles! Thanks for the plan for free!

@weisnowhere 3 жыл бұрын

Love the handle design!! I will probably make a few practice handles for files! And I can also experiment with sizes!

@daveb8598 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Just ordered the chisels. Looks like I have a good project to put my planes to.

@MichaelCampbell01 3 жыл бұрын

You're a good human, Rex. Enjoyed this one.

@jeadie8131 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of your best and most practical videos yet.

@lipoff 3 жыл бұрын

Those are really beautiful handles.

@chrisnorton2837 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@FinnGriffin 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Very knowledgeable, instructive and entertaining. Perfect!

@negotiableaffections 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the plans, Rex. I have a rag-tag collection of old chisels so when I get round to giving them TLC they'll get a set of matching handles thanks to you.

@bradhaste3568 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the plans and thanks for the metric measurements I’m hopefully going to pick up a few old chisels over the holidays and make new handles if needed Brad from New Zealand

@Youzack1 3 жыл бұрын

Rex, you could not have come out with this at a better time!! I finished my first joiners mallet this weekend, and was considering cutting the plastic handles off my chisels to replace with wood! Can’t wait to see😁

@MrAtalon 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I love the exploration of how to get a thing cheap enough for someone on a tight budget and doesn't mind doing their own work to get a pretty good tool out of it.

@NJEsperantist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, Rex! Somewhere I have a photo of an antique chisel with this style of handle. I was going to make a few... eventually. This might spur me on.

@williamh123456789 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the free template! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

@kamikazaa5 3 жыл бұрын

Your work is amazing and inspiring! tnx for sharing all knowledge and tips :D

@pnwRC. 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips & tricks in this video, Rex!

@devjock 3 жыл бұрын

Your commitment to budget AND ergonomics for handtools is absolutely legendary.

@michaelmarrett6423 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Rex, thanks a lot for the free plans! Great video with lots of good information! Happy New Year and God Bless!

@tomnekuda3818 3 жыл бұрын

You are one of the most inventive individuals I've ever seen.

@coxlade 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for adding

@CarlosAgarie 3 жыл бұрын

Rex you're the best ^_^ I'm waiting for some of my work projects to finish before having a few free weeks to spend in my workshop. I might try re--handling some of my chisels after this video. Thanks!

@alexisaacs1428 3 жыл бұрын

As always, your timing is perfect! When I started out in the spring I picked up a set of the Narex chisels with the absurdly large handles. They’ve worked pretty well for me, but in the last few weeks I’ve been thinking about adjusting the handles to be more functional for me, and this is exactly the guide I needed.

@wibblywobblyidiotvision 3 жыл бұрын

The ring trick for drilling is golden. Thanks.

@ssskids123 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! It’s always funny what you pick up. Loved the whole build, but the aha moment for me was seeing you put a tape depth stop on a hand saw. Cannot believe that I never thought of that. Thank you!

@JamesVanderVeen 3 жыл бұрын

This came out very nicely. Great Work. I definitely appreciate the tips on boring the hole in the handle. I can relate to a few degrees off having big consequences.

@howardgreen9718 2 жыл бұрын

Rex mate your unbridled enthusiasm for woodworking is what keeps me coming back

@Lumberox 3 жыл бұрын

This was one of my first sets of chisels I bought. I’ve since given them to another beginner. I actually sent this set to you Rex a few months ago! Glad you got to review them !!

@garyhorton6652 3 жыл бұрын

I very much enjoyed the video. Thanks for the free plan for the handle. I was able to print it right off the order form. Have a Great Day!

@russelledwards8703 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rex, very informative. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family. Cheers

@jjeffles 3 жыл бұрын

I can hardly wait to get out into the shop and make some handles! As usual, an easy to understand explanation and tutorial.

@RexKrueger 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@victorquesada7530 3 жыл бұрын

Having just bought some cheap chisels for my flooring project...this was great timing!

@tonyennis1787 3 жыл бұрын

I love this guy.

@sean-salvatorecerchiara9952 3 жыл бұрын

Bought these chisele maybe about a month ago and i was looking everywhere for reviews, i've been having lots of fun with them and even used them for me plaster art project. So glad to see a fairly positive review from you :)

@jerrystark3587 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Excellent work. Thanks!

@giusepperesponte8077 3 жыл бұрын

That rainbow pencil you were using gave me some serious nostalgia. They would always have those for the book fair at my school

@MrPete1x 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video, thank you Rex. I have so many jobs to do now!

@christopherharrison6724 2 жыл бұрын

Love the London handle, your hand finished 1 was tops in my eyes.

@danwittmayer6539 3 жыл бұрын

Rex, you have great "teaching chops". I bet your lesson plans can help aspiring pedagogs

@AB-C1 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant work. Thanks from London England 👍💪😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🙏

@aga5897 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing how much knowledge we have almost lost. Great job revitalising at least 1 !

@waltersmith6454 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a set of those back in month when all the lockdowns started. I thought they would be a good starter set since I’m pretty new to wood working. I’ve have been very happy with them and surprised at how sharp they still are, though I am not working with really hard woods yet.

@CanonWoof 3 жыл бұрын

Just purchased these chisels after watching. I have been casually keeping an eye out for a decent set of vintage chisels to make use of, but for this price and minimal tuning (and from what I can see, fairly good praise!) I really had no excuse. Thank you for the recommendation!

@mmarrotte101 3 жыл бұрын

You're the man Rex.

@RaijinHokusai 3 жыл бұрын

I picked these up a couple months ago after watching Paul Sellers reviewing the Aldi chisels. They were the closest ones I could find on amazon. I'm glad I now have a project to make them better! Great vid!

@mcd1313 3 жыл бұрын

Rex, thank you for this video! I have a set of old Craftsman beater chisels that belonged to my dad. One of the plastic handles broke in two. I’m going to make a new handle with this design 👍👍

@vincentmalpica 3 жыл бұрын

I use those chisels, they're pretty good

@bluz4ala 3 жыл бұрын

I bought this same set in the Spring off Amazon too. Nice set and followed up with a very nice email from the sell to make sure I liked them and how grateful they were that I purchased them from them.

@emm_arr 3 жыл бұрын

I got an ebay bargain chisel with that general handle. An old, long Sorby that was in good shape. A total joy to use. Thanks, Rex. More good stuff.

@rcr76 3 жыл бұрын

I just got several old long handled sorbys from my dads neighbor they were his dads .am a joiner in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿and my marplesthat I have had since a apprentice in 92 are now a bit too short for some jobs but the sorbys are excellent much better steel and real nice to use an look after old tools

@allenwc 3 жыл бұрын

Since you posted this for Patron, I’ve made 7 handles, 5 more to go, but I have to get some more big leaf maple, ran out :O

@gnarthdarkanen7464 3 жыл бұрын

If you have the option, they're generally not very big or thick, and Mountain Laurel makes EXCELLENT handle material once you've seasoned it... which you can do with an ordinary oven or dehydrator-box, depending on the over-all size of stock you wish to work with... ;o)

@bruceschneider4928 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, Rex! My dad gave me a set of Marples chisels about 35 years ago. Now I am interested in using them!

@mad-manzippy2814 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job there REX very educational and well explained. I never get people who give a thumb down in such educational videos

@torolf4593 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a set of these chisels seven months ago. They've held up great thus far with near daily use. I didn't mind the handles too much, though mine do seem to have a better finish. I'll probably try making some new handles over the holiday break though. Thanks for all the videos!

@ionescupaul6305 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the mallet video, I made one, witch is incredible. I just installed some threads on the staircase and the way the mallet worked it was like you've described it. You put it down and pick it up, and it's registering in the hand. Thank you again, have a nice Christmas.

@mpheithoff 3 жыл бұрын

Great Job as always, just happens that you've caught me in the middle of making my own hand plane screwdrivers that omit the tapered point and fit nicely into the various sizes on the plane. This handle will pair up nicely with those shanks. I think hand plane screwdrivers would be a great project for your channel! Plenty of vary cheap screwdrivers to be found and modified for that project!

@chaplainand1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Much appreciated.

@Bachanus 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I really appreciate you showing how to make things without lathes or other things. I dont have those yet but i like to learn and create things. You teach really well, thanks

@thomasarussellsr 3 жыл бұрын

Good looking handles. If I find I dont like my Aldi's handles, I'll try these London style handles for sure. Thanks for sharing the design with us and the discount on the other plans. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well.

@larsfrandsen2501 3 жыл бұрын

Just excellent!

@mantaship 3 жыл бұрын

This feels like a Master Class. I realize Rex would say it's more like Chisels 101, but still it feels like it.

@FloridaSalon Жыл бұрын

You are hysterical and I agree with everything you said.

@jonathanthacker3791 3 жыл бұрын

Moments before you pulled out that Craftsmen screwdriver I also thought, "man that looks like a Craftsmen screwdriver handle". Love learning the history of the craft from you.

@abigor315 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video man!

@souprmage 5 ай бұрын

I got some handle-less chisels for X-mas, decided to go with this handle. I mean I love my Stanley screwdrivers, have had them for decades. They turned out great. I had some spalted Maple from a limb off a tree in my yard, and they look great. They may not hold up for ever, but I know how to make more now. :)

@kenluning909 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video with great tips.

@lanceroark6386 2 жыл бұрын

5:50 I bought that set of craftsman screw drivers for my dad back in the 90’s.

@nicoxstyle 3 жыл бұрын

this is amazing, can't wait to try this out :D

@1striperon 3 жыл бұрын

This is a super video. Thank you 🙏.

@packetlevel 5 ай бұрын

Yes, I got a set of these a couple years ago and like them for general use.

@toonybrain 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know you turned, so I didn’t know you wrote a book about it. I look forward to picking up a copy, because I know it will be no-nonsense and informative. 👍🏼

@stuartwoodcock9780 3 жыл бұрын

Yep the discourse page is the best. Ive learnt so much.

@jurget 6 ай бұрын

8:44 I love this approach ❤

@stevebulach5198 Жыл бұрын

I've had some Aldi chisels for many years & they have held up very well, but I didn't realise the complexity of the traditional handle. I think I have a new project coming up. Thank you :)

@dillbob330 3 жыл бұрын

I bet you Rex would love the Narex chisels. You can purchase them without handles. You have inspired me to make my own handles. I love my lathe projects.

@JimmyStJames 3 жыл бұрын

I bought these exact chisels about 6 months ago. I have been impressed with how durable the steel is. If I could find the same brand in a more sizes, I would buy them withou hesitation. My only complaint is the small handles. Great idea putting a London pattern handle on them Rex! When the new belt for my lathe comes in, I know what I'm doing during Christmas.