chisel making

Dale, that is a basic beginner activity that is covered in just about every beginner level blacksmithing book. Have a look at the following books and sources. This is a "canned" reply I have, so the books may or may not have chisels in them. You will have to look.

Book Sources;

1. Lindsay Publications Inc.;
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2. Norm Larson Books; snipped-for-privacy@mail.impulse.net

1. Centaur Forge Ltd.

1. Bibliofind Internet Book Search;
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   should probably be your first place to look because you often can get used books at extremely low prices.

Books;

1. "The Art of Blacksmithing" by; Alex W. Bealer Castle Books This is more of a blacksmithing history book, not a good hands-on book until you are an experienced smith.

1. "The Complete Modern Blacksmith" by: Alexander G. Weygers Ten Speed Press This is an excellent hands-on book that will show you how to make all kinds of good things.

2. "New Edge of the Anvil" or the older version "The Edge of the Anvil" A Resource Book for the Blacksmith by: Jack Andrews Skipjack Press Top of the line beginner's book, and an excellent reference book once you are an experienced smith.

Yours,

Ron

What detail do you need? I've made a few - one for me and some for friends. I used scrounged old truck coil springs. Cut off a ring, heat in forge, straighten and forge business end, cut to length, harden and temper.

I've used mine for chipping concrete as well as the usual uses. My son-in-law is a mechanic and had broken three Snap-on cold chisels when I gave him one of mine. This was several years ago. He says it's getting to the point where it may soon need its first sharpening.

E-mail me if you need more.

Ted

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