On May 1, 2012, at 07:43 , Kirk Eppler  wrote:

> If its any consolation, the chisels were probably sold that way.  The
> Rayl's 1905 catalog shows them as Buck Bros Extra Long Turning Chisels &
> Gouges, in sizes 1/8" to 2" ($0.25 to 0.90) skews and gouges the same sizes
> ($0.30 to 1.27 each).   Average Length 11"

Well, that's interesting!  I wonder how 11" is measured...if it excludes the
tang, these are shorter than new.  The 2" skew is 12" overall, and the 1-3/4"
gouge is 13" overall.  Both have a good sized burr at the tip of the tang,
but it doesn't appear to be from hammering, and it would have been hard to
get a handle on over it.

thanks,
Adam

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