That is scary stuff @boo

Posted by: @tv101 And then I remembered that I don’t have a compressor. @tv101 Well then, you are safe. For now!

A good reminder @boo Reminded me that I’ve never done any maintenance at all.😲 😲 So I went straight out to my workshop this afternoon to get that sorted out. And then I re...

😱😱😱 @boo 🙏🎶🎸🙂

Just a reminder for those of you with compressors and those thinking of investing in one. Regular maintenance is essential, such as draining the tank of water collection, cleaning air filters, changin...

@bpower makes sense, I was just thinking of doing it that way around as I could probably get a better angle to tap it from. Your way definitely sounds like I’ll get less chisel blades through the foo...

I can only say the way I have taken similar chisels apart before. I'd be more inclined to secure the blade so that it does not go flying out. They usually have a tapered fit and when it comes loose it...

The other thought I had was to grip the handle in a vice and see if I can tap the bade out from what might be called the shoulders of the blade where it flares out from the handle

@rocknroller912 @tej @bpower Just a thought on using the wrench method, rather than hammering it off, maybe use the wrench as a lever.

@tej If use use the wrench method then don’t grip it too tightly the shock of hammering may go up your arm. Also if your wrench is made as a casting it may crack as caste metal can be brittle.

Thanks for the advice guys, indeed I want the handle off to clean up on the lathe and the blade will be easier to tidy up without the wood there. I’ll get hammering 😬

@tej. I would put the blade in a vise (very securely) and then probably use something like a open box wrench or adjustable wrench to go over the the blade and rest on the ferrule. Then you can tap the...

@robin Good point it depends on whether or not the handles get in the way of the de rusting and polishing, I’m planning to dip the metal in rust cleaner and clean the wood on a lathe. Some people lik...

@ tej @Rocknroller912 The other option would be to cut the handle off and make a new one. But why do want to remove the handles if they're on solid anyway.

@ tej Difficult I’m trying the same thing with 3 gouges my neighbour gave me and I can’t shift them at all. My next try will be to heat the blade with a blow lamp just in front of the brass ferrule an...

@tej If you hold the blade in vice you should be able to chap the handle off. Obviously be careful of the sharp end.

Ok so not strictly guitar based but I’ve an old chisel I’m trying to revive, any ideas how to go about separating the parts? Attachment : 563E6C39-B9C7-44A5-8F5D-8E7D131B4FC4.jpeg

Hi Tej It does cost in time though! This Sycamore was tight & straight grained - so I was able to thickness it green, albeit 6mm oversize, to allow for warping. It dries quicker when thinner &...

Posted by: @eddie6string When it stops losing weight, there's no need to wait! @eddie6string thanks, finally something that doesn’t cost me more money or equipment to test out 🙂

Posted by: @eddie6string I'm very knowledgeable about things I haven't forgotten! Varies from minute to minute @eddie6string Me too actually. 🤣🤣🤣🤣