High Quality Chisels

[Oldwood]

Fastcap

Maybe a set of these for onsite work would save the good chisels from too much abuse.
I have not used these so can't vouch for them personally but have heard good reviews. Dave Reinhold does a review of them.
Although I like the idea I don't do enough site work to justify trying them.

Gerry

 

[Alan m]

maybe you shoul get one of these sets
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[tiralie]

I have the verita mk2 jig!  nice jig innit.   Why won't the japansese ones fit? 

JMB:
May I suggest you invest in a good sharpening system like the Tormek or the Veritas power sharpening system.
I think it will save time over manual sharpening with the Mk2 jig and the time you invest will increase your overall satisfaction with any chisel you buy.
I think the sharper the chisel the more respect you have for it even if it costs next to nothing.
Tim

 

[jmbfestool]

Fastcap

Maybe a set of these for onsite work would save the good chisels from too much abuse.
I have not used these so can't vouch for them personally but have heard good reviews. Dave Reinhold does a review of them.
Although I like the idea I don't do enough site work to justify trying them.

Gerry

Yeah seen them nice idea.  Just don't know what the metal rating it handy to have just one in your pocket I suppose any way.

Jmb

 

[tiralie]

maybe you shoul get one of these sets
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Those (kits) are sweet!
Something about that kit seems to satisfy my obsessive compulsive personality disorder.
Tim

 

[jmbfestool]

maybe you shoul get one of these sets
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You posted a link before about them sorry forgot to reply to it.
Even though it looks like a nice set.

1.dont want all them tools
2.rather have a t-loc than systainer cus I got few spare systainers already
3.i don't want a tool box just chisels lol I will be making my own insert out of ply my self to suite my tools for my spare systainers.

Cheers

Jmb

 

[jmbfestool]

I have the verita mk2 jig!  nice jig innit.   Why won't the japansese ones fit? 

JMB:
May I suggest you invest in a good sharpening system like the Tormek or the Veritas power sharpening system.
I think it will save time over manual sharpening with the Mk2 jig and the time you invest will increase your overall satisfaction with any chisel you buy.
I think the sharper the chisel the more respect you have for it even if it costs next to nothing.
Tim

I totally agree!  I'll look into it!

 

[jmbfestool]

Just had a look at the Tormek I don't like it I hate and will never buy a power sharping tool which sharpens chisels on the edge of the wheel for me to agree its a good way of sharpening the wheel has to be as big as a car wheel so it does not create a hollow in the chisel. 

The veritas face wheel sharping I like guarantees the chisel to be flat.  Just how quick does it grind down th chisels?  I can use my diamond stone extra fine to give the final edge if the veritas does not give a smooth finish.  Need to look into the veritas more didn't know they made one.  I know der is another company who do a similar thing from America but I watched videos of it being use and I can see she presussue was applied the wheel tilted slightly.

Jmb

 

[neth27]

I use one of these http://www.rutlands.co.uk/workshop-&-power-tool-accessories/sharpening-machines/worksharp-sharpening-system/WS2000KNIFEKIT/the-tool-sharpener-with-knife-sharpener
15% off now and free delivery [big grin] I also use a diamond stone and veritas jig..

John...

 

[Mac]

I confess to using a worksharp too and finding it so easy and very effective. I've got a set of two cherries which take a fair beating with a mallet and also a set of Lie Nielsen ones which I use for nicer stuff. Between them, the two sets do me well. 

 

[vkumar]

Very nice looking chisel!   15months man that's a long wait though!  I would have to buy some normal chisels while I wait lol

Umm I think I might give them a miss if it was 1month 2month wait... I would buy them

Jmb

I like these. Good balance of ruggedness, finesse, easy to sharpen.
http://barrtools.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=BT&Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=CMCS
Vijay

 

[jmbfestool]

I use one of these http://www.rutlands.co.uk/workshop-&-power-tool-accessories/sharpening-machines/worksharp-sharpening-system/WS2000KNIFEKIT/the-tool-sharpener-with-knife-sharpener
15% off now and free delivery [big grin] I also use a diamond stone and veritas jig..

John...

It's cheap so not the end of the world if it's crap but if u thinks its okay might get it.  I know they do a model above that don't they something 3000 or is it a different brand?

Jmb

 

[Mac]

I use one of these http://www.rutlands.co.uk/workshop-&-power-tool-accessories/sharpening-machines/worksharp-sharpening-system/WS2000KNIFEKIT/the-tool-sharpener-with-knife-sharpener
15% off now and free delivery [big grin] I also use a diamond stone and veritas jig..

John...

It's cheap so not the end of the world if it's crap but if u thinks its okay might get it.  I know they do a model above that don't they something 3000 or is it a different brand?

Jmb

Yeah, deffo get the 3000...much bigger and better.

 

[Kev]

Makita make a simple sharpener - the 9820-...

To me it appears to address the problem of creating a con caved blade face ... but I have no idea how good they are.

I was under the impression the larger Tormek's circumference was sufficient to make the rounding issue unimportant ... but I do not know from personal experience.

 

[Alan m]

sorry about that jmb. i wasnt sure the link worked
i wouldnt buy the set but might buy the insert. id also ,like a tloc
iv a tormek. iv never had a problem with the hollow grind. iv sharpened blades so that you can shave with it. and ploished the back enough so that you could see what you shaving.
the hollow in the secondry bevel is so miniscule that it doesnt  matter

iv also got one of those dmt stones , great job for touching up an edge on site

 

[Deansocial]

Cus thats what I do?!?!? I like buying nice stuff lol

I have had my chisels for about 6 years now! Its just that I have been little bit unlucky and lost two recently.   Mainly because I dont care about them really I suppose.  The new ones ill look after a lot more and im going to give them a nice home!  My current ones just get dumped in my bag with all my tools with no protection.  Same thing happend with my old block plane I never cared about that one and it just got thrown about but My lie-nielsen I look after that always gets put back in its pouch and hung up in my tool bag to keep it safe.  If im not happy with a tool I just loose respect for it I suppose and so if it gets broken or lost I dont really care.

JMB

Fair enough... since it is your money, I vote for the H&S Ultimax Range  They look badass!

Unfortunately, the Ultimax range looks really slick, but it doesn't look like they are in production at the moment.    

They do look nice and sexy did look at them just don't look hammer friendly.  Hence why I like the contractors version.

Jmb

If you tend to use a framing hammer to drive chisels buy some bahco chisels, they're cheap and will take a beating.

If you're gonna buy highend chisels... use a mallet to drive them and learn how to properly sharpen them. I doubt you have the patience for really learn how to properly sharpen them.

If you dont have the intention to really get to know your chisels you shouldent spend more than 20/piece....

the harold&saxon are about...what 150€/piece with the customs charges and shipping overseas?

who said anything about using a framing hammer? Just because he uses a hammer it doesnt mean he doesnt know how to look after a chisel or know how to sharpen it.

Oh FYI japanese chisels are hit using a ... hammer just so you know

 

[jmbfestool]

Cus thats what I do?!?!? I like buying nice stuff lol

I have had my chisels for about 6 years now! Its just that I have been little bit unlucky and lost two recently.   Mainly because I dont care about them really I suppose.  The new ones ill look after a lot more and im going to give them a nice home!  My current ones just get dumped in my bag with all my tools with no protection.  Same thing happend with my old block plane I never cared about that one and it just got thrown about but My lie-nielsen I look after that always gets put back in its pouch and hung up in my tool bag to keep it safe.  If im not happy with a tool I just loose respect for it I suppose and so if it gets broken or lost I dont really care.

JMB

Fair enough... since it is your money, I vote for the H&S Ultimax Range  They look badass!

Unfortunately, the Ultimax range looks really slick, but it doesn't look like they are in production at the moment.    

They do look nice and sexy did look at them just don't look hammer friendly.  Hence why I like the contractors version.

Jmb

If you tend to use a framing hammer to drive chisels buy some bahco chisels, they're cheap and will take a beating.

If you're gonna buy highend chisels... use a mallet to drive them and learn how to properly sharpen them. I doubt you have the patience for really learn how to properly sharpen them.

If you dont have the intention to really get to know your chisels you shouldent spend more than 20€/piece....

the harold&saxon are about...what 150€/piece with the customs charges and shipping overseas?

who said anything about using a framing hammer? Just because he uses a hammer it doesnt mean he doesnt know how to look after a chisel or know how to sharpen it.

Oh FYI japanese chisels are hit using a ... hammer just so you know

+1  [smile]

Any way
Framing hammer heehee      I don't own a framing hammer any way only a normal estwing hammertooth claw hammer.

 

[neth27]

Cus thats what I do?!?!? I like buying nice stuff lol

I have had my chisels for about 6 years now! Its just that I have been little bit unlucky and lost two recently.   Mainly because I dont care about them really I suppose.  The new ones ill look after a lot more and im going to give them a nice home!  My current ones just get dumped in my bag with all my tools with no protection.  Same thing happend with my old block plane I never cared about that one and it just got thrown about but My lie-nielsen I look after that always gets put back in its pouch and hung up in my tool bag to keep it safe.  If im not happy with a tool I just loose respect for it I suppose and so if it gets broken or lost I dont really care.

JMB

Fair enough... since it is your money, I vote for the H&S Ultimax Range  They look badass!

Unfortunately, the Ultimax range looks really slick, but it doesn't look like they are in production at the moment.    

They do look nice and sexy did look at them just don't look hammer friendly.  Hence why I like the contractors version.

Jmb

If you tend to use a framing hammer to drive chisels buy some bahco chisels, they're cheap and will take a beating.

If you're gonna buy highend chisels... use a mallet to drive them and learn how to properly sharpen them. I doubt you have the patience for really learn how to properly sharpen them.

If you dont have the intention to really get to know your chisels you shouldent spend more than 20€/piece....

the harold&saxon are about...what 150€/piece with the customs charges and shipping overseas?

who said anything about using a framing hammer? Just because he uses a hammer it doesnt mean he doesnt know how to look after a chisel or know how to sharpen it.

Oh FYI japanese chisels are hit using a ... hammer just so you know

+1  [smile]

Any way
Framing hammer heehee      I don't own a framing hammer any way only a normal estwing hammertooth claw hammer.

You don't own a framing hammer  [eek]  A tool you don't have, I'm sure you will find one for over £300  [big grin] [big grin]

John..

 

[Deansocial]

the screws he uses on framing are too big for framing hammers, thats why he has a lump hammer

 

[jmbfestool]

Cus thats what I do?!?!? I like buying nice stuff lol

I have had my chisels for about 6 years now! Its just that I have been little bit unlucky and lost two recently.   Mainly because I dont care about them really I suppose.  The new ones ill look after a lot more and im going to give them a nice home!  My current ones just get dumped in my bag with all my tools with no protection.  Same thing happend with my old block plane I never cared about that one and it just got thrown about but My lie-nielsen I look after that always gets put back in its pouch and hung up in my tool bag to keep it safe.  If im not happy with a tool I just loose respect for it I suppose and so if it gets broken or lost I dont really care.

JMB

Fair enough... since it is your money, I vote for the H&S Ultimax Range  They look badass!

Unfortunately, the Ultimax range looks really slick, but it doesn't look like they are in production at the moment.    

They do look nice and sexy did look at them just don't look hammer friendly.  Hence why I like the contractors version.

Jmb

If you tend to use a framing hammer to drive chisels buy some bahco chisels, they're cheap and will take a beating.

If you're gonna buy highend chisels... use a mallet to drive them and learn how to properly sharpen them. I doubt you have the patience for really learn how to properly sharpen them.

If you dont have the intention to really get to know your chisels you shouldent spend more than 20€/piece....

the harold&saxon are about...what 150€/piece with the customs charges and shipping overseas?

who said anything about using a framing hammer? Just because he uses a hammer it doesnt mean he doesnt know how to look after a chisel or know how to sharpen it.

Oh FYI japanese chisels are hit using a ... hammer just so you know

+1  [smile]

Any way
Framing hammer heehee      I don't own a framing hammer any way only a normal estwing hammertooth claw hammer.

You don't own a framing hammer  [eek]  A tool you don't have, I'm sure you will find one for over £300  [big grin] [big grin]

John..

Dont tempt me  [tongue]

I need to watch out im already spending a lot of money!  Got my 6rung little big ladder Pro last week!  Looking at that metal bendable former cus I need that aswell that aint cheap!!  I did look at the Titanium hammer to day when looking for wooden mallets for my new chisels which are going to set me back!  Also need a power grinder like the Varitas or something so more money!

Few other things I want but im holding off on them cus dont need them really just want! Also this year im making it my priority to build my workshop so unless its a nice fancy job im turning it down. So I need to save money for that!

JMB