*Canceled* Making Handles for Chisels

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND HOPEFULLY IT WILL BE RESCHEDUELED AT A LATER POINT IN TIME

The Hand Tools group will host a demonstration by Jon Siegel on making handles for chisels.

Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Place: Jon Siegel’s Shop, 258 Breezy Hill Road, Wilmot, NH

Description

Have you ever bought a vintage chisel at a yard sale, but the handle was broken, missing or had been abused? It’s usually worthwhile to restore these chisels because the old steel is often better at holding an edge than the modern chisels available at your local home center or elsewhere. This demonstration will focus on bringing vintage chisels back to life so they can be used again in your shop.

Jon Siegel will demonstrate how to turn handles for socket and tang chisels. He has some special hop hornbeam that he has been saving for this occasion. Please feel free to bring an old chisel to the event for advice on how to restore it.

Jon Siegel’s Bio

Jon is a founder and former President of the Guild of NH Woodworkers (twice). He was previously President of the Granite State Woodturners, and has done dozens of demonstrations for that group at symposiums and regular meetings. Recently he has made a number of videos for the Guild’s YouTube Channel on both woodworking and metalworking. Jon has been turning wood for 60 years, producing parts for furniture and architectural applications, and currently specializes in making pool cues.

Regards,
Lou Yelgin
Hand Tools Leader