{"id":81580,"date":"2023-04-20T04:00:44","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T08:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/?p=81580"},"modified":"2023-04-19T15:27:13","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T19:27:13","slug":"dont-buy-these-useless-vintage-chisels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/2023\/04\/20\/dont-buy-these-useless-vintage-chisels\/","title":{"rendered":"Don&#8217;t buy these USELESS vintage chisels"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"854\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3_rHL9Q46ug\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Rex Krueger<\/strong><br \/>\nPublished 19 Apr 2023<\/p>\n<p>Save your money and make the smart choices when you&#8217;re tool shopping.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Turn your old chisels into tools! (Scroll down)<br \/>\nPatrons get ALL plans free! <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patreon.com\/rexkrueger\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.patreon.com\/rexkrueger<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=O7oX8RfRE6c\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Buying vintage chisels online: a complete guide<\/a><br \/>\n______________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Those chisels that are collecting dust can be turned into tools! Each project requires limited materials &#038; becomes a useful tool for your collection that you made yourself!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=L1MFASOkJnY\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Make a rabbet plane for NO MONEY<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-dwBiQL1Nag\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cut perfect grooves with this DIY tool<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-FdA0ImXjbI\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Make a router plane from a chisel<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Get plans for all three planes plus a Spokeshave, Adjustable Jointer Plane &#038; Roubo Winding Sticks with the specialty plane bundle: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&#038;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWVaZVdoajBPWjNBdnVXSEdGVVg1d3Z3VHJTZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttV3JkcGlmanhBM1pjcHJiMnBycGNhT2FnTjJYcnFVQjBkVlBUc3pyUU0xM29seUk3aGtYNDdxNmQtek1pMnpwak9qR3BfTFZrald6U0FhRTdUdGxaRTNPUzN4VW44N0FSc2VTRHFSdE1kZHBWbU0yYw&#038;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rexkrueger.com%2Fstore%2Fspecialty-plane-bundle-1&#038;v=3_rHL9Q46ug\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.rexkrueger.com\/store\/spec&#8230;<\/a><br \/>\n______________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Build your own Bench!<\/p>\n<p>The Minimum Timber Bench plans are 34 pages of full-color, step-by-step instructions in standard and metric measurements. The plans include a full stock list and cut list. Every image is modeled in 3D and each step includes tips and tricks to make your build easier. This bench is designed for beginning woodworkers and power-tool woodworkers who want to get into hand tools. You can build it completely by hand or with a few common machine tools. <\/p>\n<p>Get your plans here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&#038;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEVhdjhtUXRCNHV2c1NzY0xaMFFpTkhIY2JuUXxBQ3Jtc0tscmdZX0duamxObDVOLWVJTExnUzZ3T2VfQmhuSEVoU2JxU3dPdUFadVhSa3NrMjBON0ZfbjRnQVNpSVBWODU5TE42WnRhZjVOM1JLMDdnQThWcVNxTmhVV2hhV2xOOUpfa2MxU2FlVTlIS2JMSWM1NA&#038;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rexkrueger.com%2Fstore%2Fminimum-timber-bench&#038;v=3_rHL9Q46ug\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.rexkrueger.com\/store\/mini&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Minimum Timber Bench Course is 8 chapters of detailed build instructions. Follow along as I do each step of the build using basic machine tools (and a few hand tools). I&#8217;ll take you from stock selection all the way through to flattening and using the bench. The course is 80 minutes long, fully searchable, and includes the complete plans for FREE!. <\/p>\n<p>Learn here: <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/43yfhjwb\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/43yfhjwb<\/a><br \/>\n______________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Come to my first LIVE EVENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sdIuoL4yUXg\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sdIuoL4yUXg<\/a><br \/>\nJoin the Mailing list: <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3y8d4zz2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3y8d4zz2<\/a><br \/>\nBe a Presenter: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rexkrueger.com\/greenwoodlive\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.rexkrueger.com\/greenwoodlive<\/a><br \/>\n______________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Get My Book, <em>Everyday Woodworking<\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3oyjC0E\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3oyjC0E<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Check out my new site: <a href=\"https:\/\/woodworkforhumans.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/woodworkforhumans.com<\/a><br \/>\n______________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Sign up for Fabrication First, my FREE newsletter: <a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/gRhEVT\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/eepurl.com\/gRhEVT<\/a>?<br \/>\n______________________________________________<\/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\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-20-at-15-10-07-Dont-buy-these-USELESS-vintage-chisels-Quotulatiousness.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-2023-04-20-at-15-10-07-Dont-buy-these-USELESS-vintage-chisels-Quotulatiousness-480x270.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-81582\" 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