How to Make a Gunstock - Tools Part 3

This video is the third of four that cover the setup, use and maintenance of tools for gun stock carving, hosted by Chris K'nerr, owner of The Atlanta Woodwright's Studio. Topics covered in this video include chisels, scrapers, files, screwdrivers and saws. Part 2 of this video series covers squares, measuring and checkering. Part 1 covers workshop setup, vises and planes. Part 4 will cover how to sharpen your tools. Please subscribe to this channel for instant notification when new videos are uploaded.

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[cknerr]

will tire you quickly. This is prime for making a mistakes. The other thing that is just as important is a really sharp edge. I can still shave with a chisel that is too dull to use. If you sharpen correctly and don't overheat the metal, a sharp edge will last longer then a dull one.

The saw: Crosscut vs rip means differant tooth profile and tooth count. I use a Japanese saw from Lowe's that just happens to work great and has both types of teeth. Not sure what the count is, lucky and happy!

[cknerr]

let see if i can finally post a comment - you are about right on chisels. Size doesn't matter so much. Hard to believe, the more you use them the more you will understand. THe shape of the bevel is more important. The finger nail profile is what makes it work for delicate work. The big gouges all have straight bevel and work great for removing large amounts of wood. THe larger the gouge, the more wood you remove, AND the MORE energy it takes. Unless you are use to it, pounding on a chisel

[5jjm]

Chris-

On chisels/gouges, one chisel seemed to be about 1 inch wide; the second seemed to be 1/4 or 3/8 inch. The gouge appeared to be about 3/4 inch, possibly a number 9. Would these numbers be be about right -- something close to these while not necessarily specifically these?

Perfect timing. I was just looking into saws.

You showed two saws; one Western and one Japanese. Should one look for an optimum number of teeth/inch in a coarse and fine saw for hardwood (e.g., walnut)?