dgbot Posted February 20, 2013 #1 Posted February 20, 2013 I picked up these chisels at Wood craft a while ago and found they are pretty good right out of the box for micro wood turning David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/
jml1083 Posted February 20, 2013 #2 Posted February 20, 2013 Hi Dave, I bought the same set and had them sharpened by Woodcraft. They are razor sharp. The price was right also. I had read mixed reviews on them but I am happy with mine. Quote Jim L What we ever hope to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence. - Samuel Johnson On the Building Ways: Launched: Contracts Signed: Member: The Nautical Research Guild The US Naval Institute
Modeler12 Posted February 20, 2013 #3 Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) Same here. I made a small tool rest on my mini lathe and these chisels work great for small jobs. The fellow who sold them to me caustioned me about the 1/8 gouge. 'It is easy to break', was his comment. He obviously works with the big ones for turning bowls, etc. The tool rest was made of wood with a sheet metal section for the chisels to rest on. This is a prototype and I want to make another out of solid aluminum. Notice also that I moved the control panels from the front to the back. That allowed me install a dial indicator for the lateral travel (not shown here). I also made a cam operated clamp for the tail stock. You can see the steel rod in the back that activates the cam and clamp. Jim thanks for your help about inserting pictures within the text of these posts. Edited February 20, 2013 by Modeler12 Quote Jay Current build Cross Section USS Constitution http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10120-cross-section-forward-area-of-the-uss-constitution/ Finished USS Constitution: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/103-uss-constitution-by-modeler12/ 'A picture is worth a . . . . .' More is better . . . .
WackoWolf Posted February 20, 2013 #4 Posted February 20, 2013 I also have gotten these about a year and a half ago for my wood lathe, now that I got the Sherline not sure I will be using them again, but I know I will not get rid of them. Also got the set from Micro Mark, which I don't care for at all. It all comes down to you get what you pay for LOL. Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :)
dgbot Posted February 20, 2013 Author #5 Posted February 20, 2013 Joe, I use these chisels with my Sherline all the time. Just use the proper tool rest. It takes a little practice but well worth the effort. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/
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