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bill

08-24-2003 14:40:07




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Today I chipped the tip of a chisel. I was trying to break a nut in half, and I chipped the corner out of it.

Specs: Craftsman, 3/4", I assume it's a "cold roll steel" Chisel, since it's pretty hard.

Questions: Is it ruined? Can it be saved? If I grind it, won't that just heat the metal up and soften it? If I keep it as is, is there danger of it fragmenting later?

I know some of you are metal wise. Thanks for looking and your help!

Bill

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Brian

08-24-2003 19:15:34




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 Re: chisel question in reply to bill, 08-24-2003 14:40:07  
I'm with Walt- Take it back for a replacement. They (Sears) have replaced my hammer several times.



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Little Ed

08-24-2003 19:13:11




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 Re: chisel question in reply to bill, 08-24-2003 14:40:07  
by all means re-grind it. take it slow enough that you do not discolor the edge you are grinding on,dip it in water frequently as you go, and everything should come out allright. If it turns out that it will not hold an edge aferwards, grind a new edge, then heat it to an orange color, and swish it around in used motor oil. I usually have to do this with Craftsman chisels. I have not had one yet that was hard all the way through. A cold chisel is used to cut cold steel. There is also a hot chisel, that is ground to a blunter angle,and used to cut hot steel, but is not used much by anyone other than blacksmiths.

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allisguy

08-24-2003 18:14:47




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 Re: chisel question in reply to bill, 08-24-2003 14:40:07  
It is normal to regrind a chisel tip on occasion depending on usage. No big deal.
Regards, allisguy



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Rod (NH)

08-24-2003 17:32:15




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 Re: chisel question in reply to bill, 08-24-2003 14:40:07  
Hi Bill,

Grind it! Just be sure to use frequent water dips to keep it cool and avoid drawing the temper. No real difference from grinding (sharpening) HS steel drill bits. I have ground many a chisel, drill and center punch without later problems.

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walt

08-24-2003 16:32:34




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 Re: chisel question in reply to bill, 08-24-2003 14:40:07  
All Sears "Craftmans" hand tools are guaranteed for life. Just take it back. They'll give you a new one.



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chris

08-24-2003 15:11:10




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 Re: chisel question in reply to bill, 08-24-2003 14:40:07  
How about warranty, did you take it in to see if they would replace it. I gave my snapon dealer my 1/2 inch chisel that was a third gone and he replaced it. good luck chris



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