Joined: 24 Jun 2010 Posts: 2201 Location: Llanfyllin area
Posted: Thu Jan 08, 15 2:48 pm Post subject:
Must be a revolution in furniture making tahir, drawers in a table top-novel-sets you out from the crowd! Joking apart the handles do look good. From my rope suggestion earlier and the crash helmet reply, I should say, for her who was I would have needed shin pads and a box as well.
a variation might be a handle with a slot and hole each end where they fasten on to the pegs(screws or whatever) so as they lay flat when at rest but pull up and give a space for the hand when in use, like old style trunk handles.
a variation might be a handle with a slot and hole each end where they fasten on to the pegs(screws or whatever) so as they lay flat when at rest but pull up and give a space for the hand when in use, like old style trunk handles.
We have more to do, was thinking about doing that on this one but was unsure on how to cut the slots and no time to experiment
the first holes are at the distance between the fixings ,the seconary holes about an inch or so further out ,use a sharp one inch chisel and a hammer to cut the slot between the holes
there is a variation with a strap type attachment in metal and a reduction of width to the handle but they are more complex to make and require thick leather so as not to pull out of the fixing
the first holes are at the distance between the fixings ,the seconary holes about an inch or so further out ,use a sharp one inch chisel and a hammer to cut the slot between the holes
Really? Just a chisel? Hmm, may have to buy one
Pilsbury
Joined: 13 Dec 2004 Posts: 5645 Location: East london/Essex
Posted: Thu Jan 08, 15 6:34 pm Post subject:
You could do it with a stanley knife, just joining th holes shouls mean you can pull the leather and it will form a handle and then when you push it back it will move to the holes at the correct span of the fixings and lay flat
if you don't remove the leather between the holes in might be a bit stiff to stsrt with but should still work.
You could do it with a stanley knife, just joining th holes shouls mean you can pull the leather and it will form a handle and then when you push it back it will move to the holes at the correct span of the fixings and lay flat
if you don't remove the leather between the holes in might be a bit stiff to stsrt with but should still work.
I've misunderstood, what I was thinking of was to cut slots in the actual drawer fronts and have the leather threaded through
a one inch bevel edged is a good general purpose size
if you dont have the time or skilled knowledge to find a superb antique go for a good make such as marples or stanley professional range.
you also need a good sharpening stone (educational videos available online for how to create and maintain a perfect edge)
each will probably cost about £25 ( or maybe a bit more ,price isnt the prime factor with "your chisel")each but good uns is better than several carp ones and will pay for itself many times over as it will last several generations of full time use
go for a serious(gnted unbreakable is a good idea ) plastic handle (so as to use a hammer rather than a mallet )
those with a full tang and metal button to hit are strong but although some folk like them i find them a bit bouncy for delicate stuff .wood handles are fine for hand carving or turning but useless for bash work ,jointing etc etc
a decent chisel is a very multi purpose tool with a steerable super sharp blade ,a carp one is a nightmare to use and a danger to work and body
i dont know if you ever get to south london but gatto's tools in garret lane is the type of shop that will help you find "your chisel"
i got "my chisel"from them 30 yrs ago and still use it regularly
gregotyn
Joined: 24 Jun 2010 Posts: 2201 Location: Llanfyllin area
Posted: Fri Jan 09, 15 2:38 pm Post subject:
It is a fact that good chisels are an essential. I was using fairly regularly up till a few years back and will be again as soon as I have a new workshop ready, the chisels that were used by my grandfather, in the 1900's and passed through the family to me and still all in good condition. I just keep them wrapped up and oiled to make sure they will be ok. Sharpening them is a pleasure compared to some of the modern stuff available. There are often stalls at shows where I pick up a chisel or so with handles of that patina which only comes with age.
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