[TheForge] Cold chisel

[Rafter Lazy C]

    I was always taught that a cold chisel should be at a 45 degree angle
(each side) making a full 90 degree angle.  A hot chisel should be cut to a
30 degree angle (each side) to make a full 60 degree angle.
    Now after seeing all these different posts, I must conclude that it
cannot matter as much as I had previously thought.

Rick Crawford at  Rafter Lazy C
Home of Rick's Forge and Lem the Wonder Mule
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----- Original Message -----
From: Ralph <ralphd@ihpc.net>
To: <theforge@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 8:16 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Cold chisel


> This is all odd. I was not aware of the need of a specific angle. I just
> made some and used them. Still going strong after 7 years.... <grin>
>
> Ralph
> >60 degree included angle, if I recall Frank Turley correctly....
> >
> >Hufford, David wrote:
> >
> > > What is the usual angle of the blade (cutting edge) of a cold
> > chisel?  Is there a standard, or does this vary?
> > >
> > > David Hufford
> > > Richmond KY USA
>
> "Good is the enemy of Excellent. Talent is not necessary for Excellence.
> Persistence is necessary for Excellence. And Persistence is a Decision."
>