[pianotech] Of Chisels

[Terry Farrell]

Thanks David. No, I posted that picture because that is what can  
happen when you use a "cheap" chisel that is not sharp! But you're  
correct that it might be difficult to cut one's self in that manner  
with a chisel. That was me & Mr. bandsaw on New Years Eve 2009.  
Needless to say, I've learned my lesson and don't operate power tools  
while drinking any more......  :-(

Terry Farrell

On Oct 9, 2010, at 9:36 AM, David Skolnik wrote:

> So, Terry,
> Good information, but you could perhaps clear up one source of  
> confusion.  Is the graphic you supplied meant to support the use of  
> Japanese style chisels?  If so, it's a somewhat questionable  
> marketing strategy.  For the more science-oriented among us, I  
> suppose you'd have wanted include one that depicts your skills with  
> a more conventional, or inexpensive tool, to demonstrate the  
> difference, though perhaps you ran out of volunteers.  Or was this  
> just a by-product of the sharpening process? Honestly, I can't  
> figure out how you can do that with a chisel, Japanese or otherwise,  
> unless your point is how well they remove sutures.
> I would say that that digital photo's a keeper, though, if this is a  
> habit of yours, I'd tattoo some digits on those digits.
>
> Heal well.
>
> David Skolnik
> Hastings on Hudson, NY