[TheForge] Chisels

[Andrew Vida]

Jim Pigott wrote:
> Does any know of a source for information on making chisels? I need to know
> which material is best for hot and cold chisels, repousse' and chasing
> chisels and how to temper the ones that need tempering. I would like to do
> an article for our newsletter but am woefully ignorant on this subject.
> Thanks for your help.


	I have made many chasing punches from mild steel and using SQ. 
Otherwise, W1 (1095) is the best IMO.  Simple tool steel with simple and 
predictable HT.  If you want to get fancy for hot work tools, H13 is a 
very good choice.