[cerndog]

Hello,

Does anyone know of a thread or have a suggestion on wrapping the blades on my carving chisels (like a wide gouge) so I don't get blisters on my left hand? When I push the handle with my right, my left gets sore from holding the bare blade. Ive tried smoothing the edges with a stone, and wearing gloves, but neither is a great solution for me.

Thanks,

Mike

[Capt. Bandaid]

Try wrapping it in that self-sticking tape that some of us use to protect our thumbs.

[FK]

In Europe, many carvers wrap the upper chisel blade with cotton cord. It will make the diameter larger and give a soft comfortable grip to the chisel.

Regards,
Fred Krow

[cerndog]

oooo..I have a roll of vet wrap that would work...good ideas guys. I also found some stuff at the fishing store called "rodwrap" its like the grip that spirals around the handle of a golf club, but it's for fishing rod handles. It's supposed to stick to itself as you wrap it. A little crazy glue to hold the ends and I'm in business!

thanks-
mike