Warren White
Member
My friend David and I decided we would like to try our hand at making a Bedan tool, complete with a handle. I am pleased with the outcome.
Dave ordered three pieces of HSS; 5/16" square by 10 or 11 inches long. We turned the handles out of spaulted oak (at least that was what it was called), and made the ferrules out of 3/4" copper pipe.
I decided I would try a Bedan with a single grind at something near 45 degrees; Dave is going to experiment on some different grinds. Properly used, it cuts Walnut like butter!!
Your comments and/or suggestions are always most welcome. Total cost: Steel $5.00 each; handle $3.50; copper ferrule $.98 Total: less than $10.00.
I are a tool maker!!!
Dave ordered three pieces of HSS; 5/16" square by 10 or 11 inches long. We turned the handles out of spaulted oak (at least that was what it was called), and made the ferrules out of 3/4" copper pipe.
I decided I would try a Bedan with a single grind at something near 45 degrees; Dave is going to experiment on some different grinds. Properly used, it cuts Walnut like butter!!
Your comments and/or suggestions are always most welcome. Total cost: Steel $5.00 each; handle $3.50; copper ferrule $.98 Total: less than $10.00.
I are a tool maker!!!