{"id":62107,"date":"2020-12-17T06:00:50","date_gmt":"2020-12-17T11:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/?p=62107"},"modified":"2025-08-26T20:58:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T00:58:20","slug":"make-cheap-chisels-amazing-with-this-traditional-handle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/2020\/12\/17\/make-cheap-chisels-amazing-with-this-traditional-handle\/","title":{"rendered":"Make cheap chisels AMAZING with this traditional handle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/322EiA40cT4\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Rex Krueger<\/strong><br \/>\nPublished 16 Dec 2020<\/p>\n<p>Remake your budget chisels with some quick metal-work and a fancy new handle.<\/p>\n<p>More video and exclusive content: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patreon.com\/rexkrueger\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.patreon.com\/rexkrueger<\/a><br \/>\nGet the London Pattern Drawing (FREE): <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rexkrueger.com\/store\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.rexkrueger.com\/store<\/a><br \/>\nGet these chisels! <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2LtYDeu\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2LtYDeu<\/a> (affiliate)<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Other Tools in this Video: (affiliate)<br \/>\nPony Pipe Clamp: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37j0laU\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/37j0laU<\/a><br \/>\nJapanese Ryoba Pull Saw: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/389z5uC\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/389z5uC<\/a><br \/>\nJapanese Dozuki saw (small\/fine): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37iJG7h\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/37iJG7h<\/a><br \/>\n11\/32&#8243; Drill Bit: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37YG75i\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/37YG75i<\/a><br \/>\n(This isn&#8217;t the one I used, but I&#8217;ve used these before and they&#8217;re good for the price).<br \/>\nBasic File: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3af1y50\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3af1y50<\/a><br \/>\nMora Sloyd Knife: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3qWbxSF\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3qWbxSF<\/a><br \/>\nWipe-on Poly: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2K9TJmp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2K9TJmp<\/a><br \/>\nJorgensen Screw Clamp: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3acCNq5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3acCNq5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Other Projects\/Videos I Mention:<br \/>\nSandpaper Sharpening: <a href=\"https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/2020\/03\/05\/true-beginner-basic-sandpaper-sharpening\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gY6pO&#8230;<\/a><br \/>\nBudget Oilstone Sharpening: <a href=\"https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/2020\/08\/06\/fast-freehand-sharpening-no-jigs-no-guides-no-sandpaper\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EmyW8&#8230;<\/a><br \/>\nMake a scrub plane: <a href=\"https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/2019\/07\/04\/can-a-cheap-smoothing-plane-be-good\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bD4CK&#8230;<\/a><br \/>\nModern Brace for Drilling: <a href=\"https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/2020\/10\/08\/modernize-your-brace-with-new-gear\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RXIz2&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sign up for Fabrication First, my FREE newsletter: <a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/gRhEVT\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/eepurl.com\/gRhEVT<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wood Work for Humans Tool List<\/strong> (affiliate):<br \/>\n*Cutting*<br \/>\nGyokucho Ryoba Saw: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Z5Wmda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Z5Wmda<\/a><br \/>\nDewalt Panel Saw: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HJqGmO\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HJqGmO<\/a><br \/>\nSuizan Dozuki Handsaw: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3abRyXB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3abRyXB<\/a><br \/>\n(Winner of the affordable dovetail-saw shootout.)<br \/>\nSpear and Jackson Tenon Saw: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2zykhs6\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2zykhs6<\/a><br \/>\n(Needs tune-up to work well.)<br \/>\nCrown Tenon Saw: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3l89Dut\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3l89Dut<\/a><br \/>\n(Works out of the box)<br \/>\nCarving Knife: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2DkbsnM\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2DkbsnM<\/a><br \/>\nNarex True Imperial Chisels: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2EX4xls\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2EX4xls<\/a><br \/>\n(My favorite affordable new chisels.)<br \/>\nBlue-Handled Marples Chisels: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2tVJARY\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2tVJARY<\/a><br \/>\n(I use these to make the DIY specialty planes, but I also like them for general work.) <\/p>\n<p>*Sharpening*<br \/>\nHoning Guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TaJEZM\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TaJEZM<\/a><br \/>\nNorton Coarse\/Fine Oil Stone: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/36seh2m\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/36seh2m<\/a><br \/>\nNatural Arkansas Fine Oil Stone: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3irDQmq\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3irDQmq<\/a><br \/>\nGreen buffing compound: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XuUBE2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XuUBE2<\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>*Marking and Measuring*<br \/>\nStockman Knife: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Pp4bWP\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Pp4bWP<\/a><br \/>\n(For marking and the built-in awl).<br \/>\nSpeed Square: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gSi6jK\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gSi6jK<\/a><br \/>\nStanley Marking Knife: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Ewrxo3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Ewrxo3<\/a><br \/>\n(Excellent, inexpensive marking knife.)<br \/>\nBlue Kreg measuring jig: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2QTnKYd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2QTnKYd<\/a><br \/>\nRound-head Protractor: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37fJ6oz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/37fJ6oz<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>*Drilling*<br \/>\nForstner Bits: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jpBgPl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jpBgPl<\/a><br \/>\nSpade Bits: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2U5kvML\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2U5kvML<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>*Work-Holding*<br \/>\nOrange F Clamps: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2u3tp4X\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2u3tp4X<\/a><br \/>\nScrew Clamp: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gCa5i8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gCa5i8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Get my woodturning book: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rexkrueger.com\/book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.rexkrueger.com\/book<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow me on Instagram: @rexkrueger<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot_2020-12-17-Make-cheap-chisels-AMAZING-with-this-traditional-handle.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot_2020-12-17-Make-cheap-chisels-AMAZING-with-this-traditional-handle-480x270.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-62109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot_2020-12-17-Make-cheap-chisels-AMAZING-with-this-traditional-handle-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot_2020-12-17-Make-cheap-chisels-AMAZING-with-this-traditional-handle-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Screenshot_2020-12-17-Make-cheap-chisels-AMAZING-with-this-traditional-handle-768x432.png 768w, 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