So Many Chisel Choices
…I think. In general, everyday use I rely on about half a dozen bevelled-edge chisels with boxwood handles. Mortise Chisels Mortise chisels are robustly strong with features designed for easier…
…I think. In general, everyday use I rely on about half a dozen bevelled-edge chisels with boxwood handles. Mortise Chisels Mortise chisels are robustly strong with features designed for easier…
…to compensate with a 35 degree bevel. Our favourites, though are old chisels such as the (pre Irwin) Marples. https://commonwoodworking.com/buying-a-chisel/ Mortise Chisels https://paulsellers.com/2015/04/bevel-edged-chisels-or-heavy-mortise-models/ https://paulsellers.com/2012/07/chopping-mortises-bevel-edged-or-mortise-chisels-video/ https://paulsellers.com/2015/04/bevel-edged-chisels-or-heavy-mortise-models/ Here is some information on…
Sorby chisels cover the spectrum I think many people feel the same way I do and that is that plastic handled chisels work well and will equal the performance of…
…tools and chisels of different types. Whereas low cost chisels are good to see of you like woodworking; as a starter set, and Aldis do take and hold their edge,…
…with Rosewood handles. You know that we used Narex chisels in the USA New Legacy School and Aldi chisels here in the UK. The Aldi chisels have proven to be…
…think that I have tested these chisels long enough yet but I will use them alongside the Narex bevel-edged chisels when I make the coffee table and the Craftsman style…
More Thoughts About Chisels. Someone asked me if dovetail chisels sold in pairs for left and right hand use are worth owning. A few years ago I bought some new…
…Japanese chisels don’t give me the same sense of wellbeing I get from Western chisels. Unfortunately, for the main part, I cannot recommend most Western chisels supplying the Big Box…
…found, chisels at the mid to lower end of the market. Imports too have changed from once producing unreliable chisels to more reliable ones. The steel striking buttons on chisels…
…holding inside the handle better than sockets. Don’t be deceived by thinking socketed chisels don’t split and tanged handles always do either. Socketed chisels have their own annoying problems too. If…
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