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256536 Dragon List <dragon01list@g...> 2015‑10‑05 Re: all this talk of lathes...
On Sun, Oct 4, 2015 at 8:18 PM,  wrote:

>
> But my  real question is if anyone has any idea about an existing
> nomograph/type study that would link length of handles to size of  socket
> chisel for London Pattern handles from a traditonal  historic sense. All I
> seem to find is “make it so it looks good” and ain’t nothin wrong with that
> for one-offs, but to work towards a nice lookin set of chisels and respect
> the past it would be nice to know. If such a thing exists
>

 If anyone could make this exist, it'd be our very own Tom Conroy.  He
discussed that with us, a bit, during our recent Bagathon chez NickNaylo.

Tom?

Best,
Bill
Felton, CA
just say "striking while the iron is hot isn't just a thing after you
strike for a friend"

Recent Bios FAQ