Repurposed #1: Woodworking chisel turned hammer-- the transformation

Recently I came across some old chisels on ebay and decided to purchase them with the idea of transformation in mind. Not beauties by any stretch of the imagination but contain some good metal which I had plans for. Plus, I’m gonna make something from the handles also.

The timing of the project is somewhat unique in that I needed a little project to get my mind off of some recent worries and am in need of my own transformation. Did I mention, one of the chisels was a Buck Brothers brand? I will not be cutting that one up…that baby is going in the tool rack.

You see, I have been seeking suitable employment for months now..going on 7, since graduating from NC State University. I knew the return to school after years in law enforcement, although with degree in hand, wasn’t going to be the golden key. However, I would have never thought after graduating that my life would be such an emotional roller coaster. To say this job seeking and the consistent, “we have chosen another candidate” has been taxing on my psyche would be a huge understatement.

This little piddle project was just one of many which I’ve used to manage. They’ve been a step away from reality- a time to refocus and find my pick me up.

A walk over to the lathe to just freshen the head up a bit.

regarding the job search- i’ll keep tapping away!

-- Chris Harrell - custom callmaker "Quacky Calls" Eastern NC. http://www.quackycalls.com