Cryogenically treated plate quenched A2 hardened to 62 HRC, hand sharpened. 1/8 inch thick and 2 inch's wide . A bit over 7 and 1/32 inchs in length.
Tested fitted on number 4 and 5 lie Nielsen and wood river planes . I bet these would fit other brands, if anyone knows which I'd appreciate it. https://www.robertsfinetools.com
Been working towards making MagnaMax tools for the past couple months . This metal came to market in May of this year. Made by the same metallurgist Dr. Larrin Thomas that made Magnacut. Similar qualities as Magnacut except it has been tested to have 40% longer edge retention , and has slightly less toughness. I think magnamaxs properties are better suited to woodworking tools than magnacut is. These irons are made to 64 HRC because that's the maximum hardness MagnaMax can have while still maintaining high toughness . I wrote a little article explaining my choices in more detail with references to Dr. Larrin Thomas's page . https://www.robertsfinetools.com/steel
Also wrote about the benefits of small batch heat treating and plate quenching over industrial gas quenches . Excited to finish these. 😁
Small batch carefully controlled heat treatment vs larger companies . A-2 cryogenically treated, hand sharpened .
https://www.robertsfinetools.com/tools/p/nunl2ua3xdtrbwad1jbydhve6izliu 47.50 free shipping
https://robertsfinetools.etsy.com/listing/4534214213 49.95 free shipping . I get charged more from selling on etsy than my own website
YouTube video of me making them :
https://youtu.be/QHDmUJIDs6w?is=WuF4-bISTj-pH29f
Just finished making a hand plane blade batch.
Steps I took to make them is
Milling slot with milling machine and cleaning it up with files.
Grinded the bevel and shape with belt grinder in annealed state
Removed final burrs after machining and rough grinding with a file.
Heat treated the blades in kiln with a 30 minute soak at 1750F.
Quenched between thick aluminum plates
Submerged in liquid nitrogen overnight
Tempered the steel at 400F for two hours twice to increase toughness
Used laser engraver to brand them
Final sharpening done by hand on diamond stones and strolp.
Tested the blades in an antique Stanley number 4 and 5.
HRC 61-63 cryogenically treated A2 steel
His nickname from our time in the military is Mugz.
His nickname from our time in the military is Mugz .
Regrinded damaged bevel , sharpened and removed rust . Fixed damaged ferrules and handle .blackened and oiled . End caps were damaged beyond repair . Made solid brass end caps . Think it gave it nice weight balance. Made my first ever YouTube video of me working on it .
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Sharpened and rehandled with solid brass end caps . Rust removed. 99$ , free shipping.
I have a YouTube video of me working on this drawknife . https://youtu.be/wGBBZysERBI?is=imKQb4FpzBCGkDNw
78$ Free Shipping- I made a promo code for you guys "Reddit" is the code , should take it to 71.50$. Code works on my other items too.
Rehung and sharpened , ready to use.
Was rusty, dull and covered in flaking red paint when I got them . Been using them a lot so figured it could use a facelift.
Sharpened and set. 39$ or best offer , free shipping. https://robertsfinetools.etsy.com/listing/4507597168
Found a number 5 for 14.50 at my local restore. The timing is actually really good for me because I'm currently prototyping replacement blades so it's nice having more planes to test the blades in . I don't necessarily need a number 5 as a user but knowing myself I'll probably get her nice and pretty and end up using it anyways lol.
Recently added liquid nitrogen cryogenic treatment to my heat-treat process and have been pleased with the results so far. It was more annoying to get the liquid nitrogen than getting dry ice but in actual use it was probably a bit easier .
Recently added liquid nitrogen cryogenic treatment to my heat-treat process and have been pleased with the results so far. Should have some hand plane blades finished later this week. 42.50$ - free shipping
Recently added liquid nitrogen cryogenic treatment to my heat-treat process and have been pleased with the results so far. Should have some hand plane blades finished later this week.
Recently added liquid nitrogen cryogenic treatment to my heat-treat process and have been pleased with the results so far.
Finished restoring a few antique tools over this past week and figured some people here might appreciate them.
The Dunlap carpenter’s hatchet was cleaned up, sharpened, and kept on its original handle.
Antique “Warranted Superior” 9 TPI crosscut saw with a Diston-style handle. The plate was cleaned and straightened, teeth were sharpened and set, and it’s cutting well now while still keeping a lot of its age and patina.
Also restored an old hand forged carving/hewing hatchet with a new offset hard maple handle. I offset the handle slightly to improve hand clearance during carving and hewing work. I tried to preserve the forged texture and pitting rather than over-cleaning it.
Also finished up a vintage Collins hatchet restoration recently.
Trying to focus on making these functional user tools while still preserving their age and character instead of polishing everything to death.
I posted them on antique tool brokers if anyone is interested in them . https://www.reddit.com/r/AntiqueToolBroker/s/EvvbkL4O3e
Finished restoring a few vintage hatchets recently and figured some people here might appreciate them.
First is an old hand forged carving/hewing hatchet rehung on a new offset hard maple handle. I offset the handle slightly to improve hand clearance and control during carving and hewing work. The head was cleaned and sharpened while intentionally preserving the forged texture, pitting, and age character.
Also restored a vintage Dunlap carpenter’s hatchet. Kept the original handle on this one and sharpened it up into a solid user-grade woodworking hatchet.
Last one is a vintage Collins hatchet restoration with a shou sugi handle and cleaned/sharpened head.
Trying to preserve age and character on these instead of over-polishing everything into mirror finishes.
They are available in my Etsy shop - https://robertsfinetools.etsy.com
Finished restoring a few antique tools over this past week and figured some people here might appreciate them.
The Dunlap carpenter’s hatchet was cleaned up, sharpened, and kept on its original handle.
Antique “Warranted Superior” 9 TPI crosscut saw with a Diston-style handle. The plate was cleaned and straightened, teeth were sharpened and set, and it’s cutting well now while still keeping a lot of its age and patina.
Also restored an old hand forged carving/hewing hatchet with a new offset hard maple handle. I offset the handle slightly to improve hand clearance during carving and hewing work. I tried to preserve the forged texture and pitting rather than over-cleaning it.
Also finished up a vintage Collins hatchet restoration recently.
Trying to focus on making these functional user tools while still preserving their age and character instead of polishing everything to death.
I posted them on antique tool brokers if anyone is interested in them . https://www.reddit.com/r/AntiqueToolBroker/s/EvvbkL4O3e
All have been sharpened and ready to use , and free shipping on all.
Vintage Dunlap Hewing Hatchet – $87.75 https://robertsfinetools.etsy.com/listing/4507466635
Antique Hand Forged Hewing / Carving Hatchet – $78 https://robertsfinetools.etsy.com/listing/4507459411
Antique Warranted Superior Crosscut Saw – $69.55 https://robertsfinetools.etsy.com/listing/4507597168
Restored Vintage Collins Hatchet – $48.75 https://robertsfinetools.etsy.com/listing/4494672137
Things I made for sale
A2 Marking Knives, dry ice bath treated 61-63 hrc– $45.50 https://robertsfinetools.etsy.com/listing/4501797888
40 inch frame saw 4 tpi - $266.50 https://robertsfinetools.etsy.com/listing/4486051936
Frame Saw hardware and blade kits (no teeth) . $61.75 https://robertsfinetools.etsy.com/listing/4490906172