Narex Richter Premium Mortise Chisels

Narex Richter Premium Mortise ChiselsNarex Richter bench chisels were very well received so now Narex has created Richter premium mortise chisels using the same premium Cr V steel that is cryogenically treated as part of the heat treatment process. Richter mortise chisel handles are made from domestic sustainably harvested European Ash known for its strength, toughness and attractive grain. The ferrule and hoop are both made from stainless steel and a leather shock washer is included

Note: This vice has a 160mm x 340mm jaw

Blades are 5 inches long and have a hollow on the back that is similar to the back of Japanese chisels

then the sharpening angle will be different

Option of an O1 Tool Steel (O1 TS) blade hardened to RC 62-64 OR a High Speed Steel (HSS) blade hardened to RC 62

It is about 250 mm (10") in length

you can also make it last even longer by diluting it with mineral oil

It is also used in cosmetics and as a cooking oil in Asia

This hardened and tempered stainless steel 12"/300mm rule made by Shinwa has a non-glare hard chrome coating and both Metric and Imperial graduations and is model 301C

but otherwise

Another half turn in either direction will magnetise the magnets pulling them back together and sliding the pin back through the slot

The adjusting screw and spring combination allow for precise adjustment and also maintains the setting

They have become well known for making high quality