Cheers damascus - I have a lot of old leaf springs lying about which i have made plenty of turnscrews from - i presume they will make as good chisels - the problem with bought chisels is they are so damn expensive i don't want to alter the grind on them and when you need that grind they are really good - the problem i have is in lock work and such you really want the grind on the inside of the gouge to help you get into tight spaces.
I will let you know how i get on with the chisel making
Below is a turn screw made from scrap leaf spring and off cuts. - It wants flats putting on it.
