A few new additions to the shop.

[Bruce Haugen]

Steve,
I have one of the Matsumaras, a half incher, and I thought the handle was a bit small for my mitts. The leather wrap looks like a great solution to that problem. I've never wrapped anything in leather, so did you use hide glue or PVA for that?

Bruce

[Steve Wargo]

Bruce,
I tacked the starting point with thin CA glue and then wrapped them pulling it snug the whole way. I then cut the taper on the end and used CA glue at the end. After a day of use they didn't break free and I figure if they do I'll try a different adhesion method. But I think that this will work. I've never wrapped a tool before and had considered just making new handles... til I saw how these handles are made.

[Jake Darvall]

They look good Steve.

I haven't a complete set like that, but I have got a japanese cranked necked version I'm fond of. You may have one already. One of those tools I find I have much use for. uno. flush paring.

[Terry Beadle]

I just went on to the Misugi Designs web site and it said it was out of business and referred me to Hida Tools... Man, I hope this is not true. My very best chisels came from Kyoko..

[Jack Camillo]

nice box, thanks for posting the pics

[Dale Osowski]

I just went on to the Misugi Designs web site and it said it was out of business and referred me to Hida Tools... Man, I hope this is not true. My very best chisels came from Kyoko..

I've known about this for awhile but didn't want to mention anything until it was time. Kayoko is moving back to Japan to take care of her mother and saw maker Yataki San. She Will still come to the states every few months. It was getting difficult to run the buisines and travel to care for her loved ones.

Dale

[Steve Wargo]

Here is the nice pair of Side Rounds and Side Rebates I just got from Tony Murland in the UK. The last photo is just tool porn.







Enjoy!!!

[Eddie Watkins]

COngratulations, Steve. Very informative and a great box.

Eddie

[Alan Turner]

Nice score. There is shop tip in FWW from about 1994 or 95, and that fellow used hide glue to attach rope for his handle expansion. If the CA doesn't work, you might give me a shout. Don't know if the tip is online.

[Steven Wilson]

Nice selection of chisels Steve. You might consider some paring chisels in the future.

[Steve Wargo]

Alan,
I recall that tip. Pretty sure I have the issue. I had considered using cord, but then saw the leather strapping and thought I'd give it a go.

Steven,
I have some nice Japanese Paring chisels in my future.