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Mezzaluna restoring project

12K views 83 replies 13 participants last post by  rick alan 
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#5 ·
Very difficult to weld new steel there. The proper steel, welding high temperatures that probably will destroy the tempering, etc. I will use stones. It is, indeed, a modification, but not so radical. Here's the idea:

Depends on what you will be using it for. With this kind of tool, I don't see using it for razor sharp cutting/slicing, in that case, the tempering of the edge is not that critical.

dcarch
 
#16 ·
Both of you're right, but as i do not have a lathe, i rely on a wood worker.

I do have a drill and some grinding wheels. Stones i have enough. Also wet-dry sandpaper of different grits.

The chipping stage's done.


Pick of the "edge" if i can say so.

 
#18 ·
KnifeSavers: absolutely. Sharpening will be the last step here, and the most enjoyable i guess, cause i've never sharpened that kind of curve.

The hanging ring is a good idea. Thanks.
 
#19 · (Edited)
I have some different ideas about the handles:

1. Try to replicate the old, vintage appearance, like here:


2. Build two identically new wooden handles.

3. Go in a modernistic solution and replace both handles with nice colorful plastic handles so to get a clash between the old patina and contemporary materials. Something like this:

Google pick.


Ideas welcome.
 
#21 · (Edited)
Oh I definitely vote for replicating existing handle. 

What I would do is remove the finish on the existing one and refinish them both the same. Replicating the finish of an old worn handle can be difficult and will eventually change, making them different. I would consider even replace the collar with two new ones. Or you could just replace both handles with replicas of the original.

I'd also leave the patina above the edge. Looks worn and weathered. I personally like that look, but hey, you are the one looking at it!
 
#22 ·
It is entirely possible to use your power drill as a lathe to turn a short dowel into the same shape as the old one.

Just screw a long screw into the center of the dowel and secure into the drill's chuck. You can get a screw (Home Depot) with one end threaded for wood and the other end for hex nut.

Use a card board to make a template and start turning.

dcarch
 
#23 ·
It is entirely possible to use your power drill as a lathe to turn a short dowel into the same shape as the old one.

Just screw a long screw into the center of the dowel and secure into the drill's chuck. You can get a screw (Home Depot) with one end threaded for wood and the other end for hex nut.

Use a card board to make a template and start turning.

dcarch
I guess you could use a block clamp for the drill and then clamp that with a C-clamp to a work table. I would secure the other side some how with a pin, though. You might get deflection if your "Chuck" isn't solid.

I would also suggest going to a nearby woodshop and ask them if they have a profile template. It copies profiles and then do as dcarch says and trace the outline onto a piece of cardboard.
 
#24 ·
I can't use a drill to turn a handle. Impossible. You need moment of inertia, a perfect and stable axial rotation, chisels i don't have, etc. 
Besides, today i grabbed the mezzaluna mimicking the rocking move and found that the handle is big and very, but very uncomfortable. Zero ergonomics.
 
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