I'm toying with the idea of making my own carbide-cutter chisels, as I simply can't afford the EWT chisels. We have two of the smallest size ones, and the wife loves them especially for roughing as she finds it less fatiguing.
I'm not really familiar with metal properties, and I'm having a hard time figuring out what the best - and safest - choice is for this job. Some people I've seen use tubing, while others warn against using mild steel as it is "prone to stress fractures". The local metal merchant (3140) told me the closest place to get tool steel is over in Dandenong which is a long walk as I don't drive. Trying to find 10-12mm x ~500mm o1 square bar online is... vexing at best.
Has anybody made their own? Whats the generally recommended best choice of steel?
I'm not really familiar with metal properties, and I'm having a hard time figuring out what the best - and safest - choice is for this job. Some people I've seen use tubing, while others warn against using mild steel as it is "prone to stress fractures". The local metal merchant (3140) told me the closest place to get tool steel is over in Dandenong which is a long walk as I don't drive. Trying to find 10-12mm x ~500mm o1 square bar online is... vexing at best.
Has anybody made their own? Whats the generally recommended best choice of steel?
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