Tool Review: WoodRiver Bevel Edge Socket Chisels
May 14, 2018 · WoodRiver has entered the bevel edge socket chisels market with a full range of sizes, including the basic four-piece set (1/4 in., ½ in., 3/4 in., and 1 in.), which I tested for this review. For someone looking for a bevel-edge socket chisel at a lower cost, these are a solid option. Out of the box, there was a lot to like about these tools.
Best Bench Chisels - FineWoodworking
Aug 18, 2008 · Made by a Japanese blacksmith who has been hand-forging chisels for 50 years, the Matsumura is finely crafted and was set to go out of the box. The wood in the handle’s end is mushroomed to secure the hoop and create a comfortable pad for your hand. the blade held an edge with the best, and is slightly longer than the other Japanese blades.
The Essential Chisel Set - FineWoodworking
I’m making 26 mortises in dry ash that measure 1/2-in. wide by 2-in. by 1-in. long . Will I shorten the life of my bench chisels by doing so, or should I spring for a good 1/2-in. mortising chisel? PLAY 5 Dave Gilman Rutland, Vermont: 6. I find many articles focus on chisel processes that work well with traditional European bench chisels.
Review: Narex Richter chisels - FineWoodworking
Nov 10, 2022 · If you are looking for a premium quality chisel set at a value-based price, the Narex Richter offers real appeal. It rivals other premium chisels on the market and costs a lot less. —Chris Gochnour is a contributing editor and professional furniture maker near Salt Lake City. Photos: Barry NM Dima. From Fine Woodworking #300
Chisel Set - FineWoodworking
Aug 25, 2020 · I adhere to the notion that it's less expensive to buy (new) the highest-quality tool you can afford. In my case, I bought a set of six Wood River bench chisels (1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4” and 1”), to replace my old not-very-high-quality set of Stanley butt chisels, at a cost of about $130 including shipping.
High end chisels - FineWoodworking
Nov 20, 2003 · If the entire chisel is too soft, it can be retempered fairly easily with a propane torch for the heat source, the procedure has been written up in a number of woodworking magazines. A good chisel is pretty hard to saw through, how were you planning to slice four inches off the Greenlee? John W. Edited 11/20/2003 10:34:41 PM ET by JohnW
which bench chisels to buy? - FineWoodworking
Jun 26, 2019 · I have one Stanley 1/4" chisel and a Narex 1/4" paring chisel that seems better than the mortise chisels. Then again, I beat those mortise chisels to death! The only 1/8" chisel I have, which I do use sometimes for dovetails believe it or not, is the Narex mortise chisel.
Chisels - FineWoodworking
Jul 2, 2021 · Of the chisels I have only the 1/8 is something I'd call higher quality, it is a Japanese chisel. I have a pretty complete set of lower quality chisels (Irwin or Stanley) and they serve me ok. I probably will not upgrade the whole set and focus on upgrades for the 3 I most use and let the cheep ones serve when I NEED a specific size.
Chisels - which brand is best. - FineWoodworking
Nov 21, 2005 · I have 3 sets of chisels. A set of Two Cherries, which are terrific bench chisels for the money. I've got a set of Iyoroi japanese bench chisels which I have ground for paring, and my dovetail chisels are a super fine (and super expensive) set of Nishiki Umeki Ouri (japanese dovetail) chisels which cost me 650 bucks for 6 chisels.
Chisel Sense and ID - FineWoodworking
Jul 30, 2022 · Modern makers sometimes just add leather to the top of a chisel handle, which is just wrong. Without that central wood tenon, the leather just absorbs part of the mallet blows, which makes work harder. Even worse, some modern makers add leather between the handle and tang of the chisel, which looks innovative but is just foolish.