1.My first chisel just arrived, a 2" Witherby. It doesn't have a handle though. I've seen some pics with handles with leather on the end and others without. When I have a handle made, what should it have on the end?
2. Are there any special tricks to chisel sharpening. The one I just got is dull, but in very nice condition otherwise. I'm well versed in keeping my chef's knives sharp with a sharpeing steel. How do I get the edge back on the Chisel? Successively finer stones? I also have a buffer for when I buff stainless for my classic cars. Is there any problem with buffing the top and sides of this chisel? There was light surface rust at one time, but no significant pitting. How can I best preserve my chisel - gun oil?
3. For my first project I would like to make Saw horses for timber framing. Are there any recommended dimensions? I'm assume I'll cut my first mortice and tennons to assemble them. I have some 8X8 and 8X10 pine barn beam pieces to work with.
Thanks,
Brad_bb