SylvanLakeWH 25,580 #26 Posted August 8, 2023 (edited) @formariz this one? From https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/discover/revisiting-the-past-the-lee-valley-antique-tool-collection/from-the-collection-lock-mortise-chisel Edited August 8, 2023 by SylvanLakeWH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #27 Posted August 8, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said: @formariz this one? From https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/discover/revisiting-the-past-the-lee-valley-antique-tool-collection/from-the-collection-lock-mortise-chisel Exactly. Never came across another one in the web. Had two others in my hand many years ago . They are not only rare but also pricey for what they are. Edited August 8, 2023 by formariz 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,903 #28 Posted August 8, 2023 A much more robust locking mechanism, one I don’t see much here in the states but very often in Germany. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,408 #29 Posted August 8, 2023 This one is the one I found... neat piece. They call it a swan neck mortise chisel here. https://www.jimbodetools.com/products/1-2-x-16-inch-swan-neck-mortise-chisel-with-boxwood-handle-105781 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #30 Posted August 8, 2023 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Pullstart said: A much more robust locking mechanism, one I don’t see much here in the states but very often in Germany. Used also here often Kevin but mainly in commercial applications. In the Architectural Wood Work field which I was all of my career they are used exclusively. The typical house locks are the cylindrical 2-1/8” bore ones which are easy and quick to install. A full mortise lock is an intimidating task for most carpenters. Today however most doors are already purchased prepared for all hardware . Sadly also today a majority of doors are not built strongly enough to support a full mortise lock unless they are metal or some type of composite. Edited August 8, 2023 by formariz 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #31 Posted August 8, 2023 (edited) Actually I have here a vast stock of leftover mortise locks of all sizes and types including electric ones( hinges also including electrical). If any one needs any let me know. If I can help you it’s free of charge. I will never use them anymore. They are all commercial grade. Cylinders also. I have also Adams-Rite locks. They are mortised on bottom of door and lock onto floor. Edited August 8, 2023 by formariz 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #32 Posted August 8, 2023 2 hours ago, CasualObserver said: This one is the one I found... neat piece. They call it a swan neck mortise chisel here. https://www.jimbodetools.com/products/1-2-x-16-inch-swan-neck-mortise-chisel-with-boxwood-handle-105781 The ones classified Lock Mortise Chisels have the larger fulcrum point. There is however no standard as to what each one is dedicated for. Swan neck chisels work for all kinds of mortises. The other type however makes it much more efficient on a deep and long mortise and are specifically designed for those . The one above is also very rare with the small fulcrum point. Not a bad price, probably sold quite a while ago. Jim always finds great stuff. I am a good client of his lol. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,185 #33 Posted August 8, 2023 4 hours ago, formariz said: curious to know if you actually knew it was specifically a Lock Mortise Chisel I could tell by the shape and sharpness that it was a wood chisel and not a prybar. Pretty clear to me it would be used to clear the bottom of a blind mortise hole. Using the side of the hole and the bump on the chisel to apply pressure. No, I did not know what type of mortise hole. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
