[TheForge] Cold chisel

[Adam Whiteson]

I use 60d   measured by the TLAR standard (That Looks About Right)  for 
heavy work like cutting a bar or removing welds.  For marking out  and 
light work I use about 40d.

Adam

At 09:20 AM 12/31/2001 -0700, you wrote:
>usual angle for a cold chisel is 60 degrees.
>
>"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
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