Elastic Chisel Edge Cover / Protector

A two-part elastic edge protector for bench chisels. Keep your chisels safe, even when on the move!

Assembly & Usage

Once linked by two pieces of elastic, the covers can clip over the edge and handle of the chisel keeping the edge safe. The edge cover has an internal taper set to 25 degrees with the intent of matching the primary bevel of the majority of chisels. The cover has a cavity for the edge so that it does not touch anything when the cover is installed (See attached pictures).

Parametric for Chisel Width

The FreeCAD file for the cover front is adjustable for the width of the chisel. The parameter can be adjusted by changing the 'Chisel Width' value in the 'Params' spreadsheet of the FreeCAD model.

Exported Sizes

Along with the FreeCAD file, there are also four STL files for common chisel sizes (13mm, 16mm, 25.4mm, 50.8mm). All of these models assume a blade thickness of about 6mm.

Other Materials Required

To fully assembly the edge protectors, some 3mm round elastic is needed. This is most likely available at a local fabric or craft supply store (Fabricland or Michael's if you are in North America). The total length needed will depend on the length of the chisel itself.

Software Versions

Both models were designed with FreeCAD 0.19