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Woodworking Forum => Woodworking Forum => Topic started by: oldgoaly on July 24, 2020, 09:44:01 PM

Title: New to me wood working chisels, Craftsman black handle
Post by: oldgoaly on July 24, 2020, 09:44:01 PM

I would say 99% of my Craftsman tools a clear with red and or blue handles. These  are probably newer, but rusty. another bottom of the box auction find. Price was right. Now soaking in  phosphoric acid solution.

Title: Re: New to me wood working chisels, Craftsman black handle
Post by: lptools on July 25, 2020, 05:41:15 AM

Hello, oldgoaly. I found a picture of those in a 2008 -2009 catalog, no idea when they started or stopped making them. I have a few, good steel, nice to have the metal striking cap!! And, they were made in the  USA!! Regards, Lou

Title: Re: New to me wood working chisels, Craftsman black handle
Post by: oldgoaly on August 14, 2020, 07:57:00 PM

I cleaned them up, sharpened and was going to put them away. A couple of days ago my son needed one for a door lock job. So he got 3.