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Could you make captive ring tools from these ?

Doug

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If you`re thinking of using the steel in those tools to for a cutting edge they would not be hard enough to take & hold an edge.

You could try shaping & then tempering the steel but you would need to remove the handle as chances are it would melt.

I can`t see it being successful :down:
 

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Worth a thought was all.

I just picked up 2 400 watt halogen floods for the garage/shed for a fiver each.

Will be ideal to angle over the lathe :up:
 

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I normally grind and curve a nail and harden it sharpen with a round diamond file and make a handle
 

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Sometimes using a regular tool for the main cutting of captive rings that last fine cuts could be made using those hook tools from Aldi lightly for captive rings another I go with the concrete nails and sharpened allen keys. Loved Woodies use of and tempering nails.

The commercial tools must be gold plated for the prices expected. So many methods out there.:goesred:

Kind regards Peter.
 
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