Small set of Titans

[IanW]

Thanks to the generosity of another Forumite, I have managed to complete a small set of common sizes (1/4 to 1") of tanged Titan firmers.

It started inocently enough - I acquired two rather sad-looking Titans, a 1/2" and a 1", with my father's tools. However after some elbow-grease (well, a lot to be truthful!), and a new handle, both looked reasonably respectable, so I put them aside 'til I decided what to do with them for the long haul. Then I came across this rather ill-treated specimen, and rescued it. I now had 3 tanged Titans, I wasn't sure quite what to do with. I had already started putting together a set of socket Titan firmers for my own use, & these didn't really fit with my grand plan.

So what's that saying about 3 of anything being the start of a collection? The 3 Titans were just crying out for some more friends, & after a year or so of fossicking & trading, here they are - not a "collector's" set, as they are a mixture of stamps, so of different batches, but all excellent users. They will go with the Berg BE chisels of my father's, to whichever one of his 27 grand-children shows the aptitude & desire to use & appreciate them.

Cheers,

[Sapling]

They look good Ian. I have a spare set of 6 Titan blades here you can have if you want them. Your handles would do them justice.

[tdrumnut]

Wow Ian those handles look amazing I have just started my own collection of Titans and your pics show the worth in persisting in the search

Cheers Rumnut

[_fly_]

Nice looking and something to aim for.
Very nicely done. Your dad would be happy you've continued the collection.

[Claw Hama]

Nice Ian, I should do that to my set. Time

[IanW]

They look good Ian. I have a spare set of 6 Titan blades here you can have if you want them. Your handles would do them justice.

Sapling - thanks for the offer, but I definitely have all the chisels I need or want, now, & besides, my arms & shoulders have told me they won't be doing any more chisel restorations after these! I still have quite a bit of lapping to go on the two larger chisels to get the backs to meet the bevel in a straight line, but I'll get them there eventually. I just hope one of the next generation will take charge of these, soon....

Cheers,

[Thumbthumper]

I'm ready to take charge now .............. daddy

[_fly_]

They need to go further south.
I've got those nice jarrah wine barrel staves that would make very nice handles.
Peter

[Da bunny lover]

Its allot of work , but its nice to know youve given new life to something that should still be around and doing its job well in a 100 years... I get a thrill everytime i find another one to save from the scrapheap.