Review of PSI Woodworking LCVERSA 2 Piece Set of Wood Lathe Versa Chisels

AS A WOODTURNER JUST STARTING I FOUND THIS TOOLS TO BE VERY EASY TO USE AND IT HELP ME TO GAIN CONFIDENCE.

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Review of Grizzly G7957 Japanese Gouge - Set of 6

These Japanese gouges and the chisels are well executed tools for the money. I have no real complaints. I have very expensive handmade Japanese chisels that don't perform noticable better at the bench. These are a very good value.

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Manufactured using quality steel and Japanese oak with steel ferrule handles, these hand finished gouges will give you years of dependable service.

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Review of Complete 18-Tool Wood Carving Chisel Set - Canvas Case

Considering the excellent price of this wood carving set, I expected the quality to be questionable or cheap.When it arrived and I opened it with my husband (who is an experienced wood worker) his reaction told me I was wrong.He was delighted with the variety of the tools, and even more thrilled when he examined them and found them to be high-quality and durable.A great value for the money!

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One of our most popular hand tool sets; makes a great gift for your favorite woodworker.

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Review of Stanley 16-007 5000 Series Chisel Set, 3-Piece

I used this chisel set to remove dry rot from a wooden post. After 5 minutes, the blade of the large chisel was already pitted and chipped. I don't know what the blade is made of, but it is evidently softer than dry rot. Then I used the small one, and it too was chipped and pitted after only 2 minutes.

The handles are made of plastic with no metal cap ends. These chisels are no better than what you get at a dollar store. I have been very disappointed with Stanley products lately. I bought Stanley leather work gloves that was literally unraveling at the seams as soon as I opened the package. I had to sew it back by hand. Then the inner lining started to fall apart after one use. No more Stanley for me!

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The Stanley 5000 Series 3-Piece Chisel Set includes a 1/2-inch, 3/4-inch, and 1-inch bevel-edged chisel ideal for woodworking. Each chisel features a long forged steel, precision-ground blade for long life, and each comes with a blade guard for storage safety. Their durable and comfortable polypropylene handles cut a classic carver-style shape. The blades are rust resistant.

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Review of PSI Woodworking LCSIXW High Speed Steel Wood Lathe Chisel Turning Set, 6-Piece

I just recently got into wood turning and I enjoy it very much to say the least.The PSI 6 piece HSS turning set is a good addition to my shop.

Pros:Includes the basics for all of the basic turning needs.Handles feel sturdy and are connected to the blade well.Blades are holding strong so far. Hold an edge well.Easy to grind a new edge with a grinder.

Cons:Case is very cheap feeling.It came with a giant gash on the top of it, and to be nit picky, the hinges are on the wrong side.My Gouge blade seemed to be warped slightly. (I dont know if it is to be that way or if its defective.)

Overall, the few minor problems are outweighed by its pros.It is a good set, includes all that youd need to get going, they feel sturdy and hold an edge well.And they are cheap to boot.

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Review of Footprint 465 123014 4-Piece Beech Handle Wood Chisel Set 1/4-Inch, 1/2-Inch, 3/4-Inch, 1-Inch

Just cut a bunch of half blind dovetails in cherry with these.They were easy to sharpen (backs were nice and flat) and stayed sharp.Wood handles are a little square so they don't roll away and they really took a beating.They're also comfortable to hold.Blades are thin enough to fit into the corners of the dovetails.I first ordered the set but had to switch to getting them one at a time when the set was out of stock.Would somebody please ask them to make one in 1/8 inch?

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Review of 6 Pc Firmer Chisel Set

When you come right down to it, firmer chisels are pretty darn simple tools; however, for a chisel to work very well, several criteria must be satisfied simultaneously in one tool:
(1) the thickness should not be an impediment to work;
(2) the back should be as flat as possible, preferably fine-ground or polished;
(3) the metal should be hard enough to hold an edge, but not so hard as to make the tool hard to sharpen;
(4) the blade and the handle should be integrally bound together;
(5) the center of the handle should coincide with the center of the cutting edge;
(6) the handle should be tough and durable and faithfully transmit force to the cutting edge.
(7) the tool should balance toward the top of the useable end of the handle.
I recently purchased the Diefenbacher chisel set directly from Diefenbacher.I have used a set of Marples chisels of the pre-Irwin era for years, and it is useful to compare them with the Diefenbachers.The Marples have a hard rubber handle with a metal striking cap, and look very much like a black-and-blue version of the Pro-Touch chisels currently available on Amazon.
(1) At equivalent width, the Diefenbachers are as thick as the Marples through the blade, but thinner along the bevel edges.This improves control in tight work, e.g., dovetails.
(2) The backs of the Marples chisels were all slightly convex, and it took a lot of work to get them flat.A couple still have rounded surfaces away from the cutting edges.All six of the Diefenbachers are dead flat out of the box, but require some polishing to obtain a smooth surface.
(3) The Marples chisels are allegedly RC 58, but I have read that 54-58 is more accurate.The Diefenbachers claim to be RC59, and either this is an overwhelming improvement in edge retention or the Marples chisels are a lot softer.
(4) Both chisels have thick tangs that (apparently) run the length of the handles.The Diefenbachers have some sort of retention cap around the tang that presumably serves to keep the wood handle from splitting.
(5) The Diefenbacher cutting edges are colinear with the center line of the handle, and the back is at a slight angle to the center line of the handle.This means the whole chisel must be at a slight angle to cut straight up and down (not good) but puts the cutting edge along the putative line of force when you strike the chisel.The Marples backs are parallel to the center line, putting the cutting edge off-center.This makes it fairly simple to align the tool for a straight cut, but can effectively transmit force at an angle.I find that without care, I often cut inside a line with the Marples chisels, but do not with the Diefenbacher.
(6) The Marples chisel handles are incredibly tough--the blade would surely deform before the handle.The wood handles of the Diefenbacher tools are asthetically much nicer, and are made of a very tough hardwood.The striking surface is wood as well (though darker, so perhaps a different species), and the centerline is yet another piece of wood, in this case a plug.I would think twice before using a metal or heavy wood mallet on one of these.More expensive wood handled chisels come with some sort of cap to sidestep this problem.It is a shame that the Diefenbachers do not.
(7) This is a personal criterion arising from experience with several types of chisels.The balance point for the Marples chisels is well back into the handle, particularly for the narrowest blades.As a result, it can be a challenge to hold the handle the way it seems to be designed and accurately place the cutting edge.This seems like a picky point until you have to cut 20 dovetails in a single session: about the 10th time you have to use two hands to position the blade, you will be ready to pack it in.The Diefenbacher chisels are all balanced very close to the bottom of the tang, the place you are most likely to hold it during positioning and work.This must be due in part to a shorter shaft within the wood handle, because the Diefenbachers are all somewhat lighter than the corresponding Marples.In any case, in my biased world this makes for much improved control.
With this in mind, and with the choices available on Amazon, here is my summary:
For about $10 more than a set of Irwin/Marples blue chips (missing the striking surface of the Pro-touch), and for about $5 less than a set of six Marples Pro Touch chisels, you will get superior tools in every regard but the striking surface of the handles.If you do woodworking as a hobby, and use your chisels no more than a few hours a week on average, you will not find a better value than the Diefenbacher set.If you are concerned about the all-wood handles, you could instead purchase Two Cherries, Hirsch, Sorby, etc., premium brands.You will get similar or slightly higher hardness, uncompromising quality, excellent handle designs, and astronomic prices.I'd rather buy a second set of Diefenbachers if and when the current set wears out--I'll spend no more, and perhaps by then the handles will have an upgrade.

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Firmer Chisels can be worked by hand or with a mallet. The chisels have a 3" long high-carbon steel blade (bevel edge) with a stout "tang" firmly embedded in a handsome hardwood handle. These tools are fitted with a beautifully lacquered 6" harwood handle finished with a leather cap to withstand mallet impact. We brand these tools with our Diefenbacher label. Made for us in the USA by Buck Bros.

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Review of Stanley 16-268 FatMax Wood Chisel Set, 3-Piece

The handles are comprised of the typical abuse hungry polymer plastic resin.I bought this set and threw one to each of the guys on my framing crew.We abuse these things. They are used to cut nails, pry walls, as screwdrivers and sometimes actually used as chisels should be.Fortunately the steel is easilly sharpened. 1 minute on the belt sander to remove the deep nicks and then about 5 minutes on the sharpening stones and we are sharp for another 2 weeks.If you want fine chisels for craftsmanship go buy a set of Marples or 2 Cherries...if you want a set to abuse, drop, clean your nails, pull slivers, play mumbley peg, pry walls, open paint cans, scredriver, pry up backing...etc etc etc.Then get these....and share !

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The Stanley FatMax 3-Piece Wood Chisel Set is the ultimate chisel set! It includes three chisels: 1/2-inch, 3/4-inch, and 1-inch FatMax chisels. They have 45-percent longer blades than other wood chisels and are ideal for use in fine woodworking and carpentry. The blades are 100-percent through-hardened for better blade life and re-sharpening. They feature bi-material ergonomic handle for better feel and better grip. The handles are also longer for better safety and control. This three-piece chisel set comes with a storage case that allows for carry along or free-standing bench-top use. Some of the other features of the FatMax chisels are: Ball bearing grade steel for maximum edge retention and long life; blade tip guards for protection and safety, large steel striking cap provides better handle durability and greater ease in striking; and recessed thumb grip for comfort and control.

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Review of Irwin Marples M444/S4 4-Piece Blue Chip Bevel Edge Woodworking Chisel Set

Are these the world's best chisels? In a word, "No." But at this price they may be the world's best chisel value -- at least six stars out of five.
I own chisels that cost two-and-a-half times as much for ONE TOOL as this set of four. And there are true advantages to the Blue Chips, such as:
1) The handles are indestructible. You can bash away at them with the biggest mallet you can muster, or even a steel hammer.
2) Handles are NOT round. These tools never roll off my bench directly onto my edge-chipping concrete floor like some chisels that shall remain nameless.
3) They should last, basically, forever (meaning beyond my lifetime), because they're hardened virtually all the way up to the shank
The edges can get shaving sharp, so watch it -- they cut meat, too! I sunk the 3/4" over an inch deep into my left hand (doh!). However, the edge doesn't last as long as some pricier brands. Also, the backs are far from perfectly flat, and take some time to properly refine on a stone. In fact, the extra-wide Blue Chips are almost impossible to flatten completely -- but then, this set doesn't include any chisels over an inch.
These are very small gripes. Buy this set and be happy for years, maybe forever. Even if you move along to better (i.e. several times as expensive) frogslashers as time goes by, you'll never regret owning these. You can always use them to clean off extra glue -- or "demote" them to the secret depths of your tote-around toolbox, and hang fancier ones over your bench to impress your buddies.
You absolutely cannot go wrong with these chisels.

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The Irwin Marples M444/S4 4-Piece Blue Chip Bevel Edge Woodworking Chisel Set includes 1/4-inch, 1/2-inch, 3/4-inch, and 1-inch bevel edges, all of which are made from solid-forged high-carbon steel for maximum edge retention. They use a longer blade and handle to give you added leverage, and are ideal for hand or mallet work. Irwin backs these tools with a lifetime warranty.

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Review of PSI Woodworking LCHSS8 HSS Wood Lathe Chisel Set, 8-Piece

I am pretty happy with this set.I will be comparing this set to a 5 chisel set I previously purchased from Woodcraft at a sale price of $86 after tax, original price was $130 + tax. The PSI set cost me under $50 with free shipping and no tax.The blades on the PSI chisels measure between 6.25 to 6.5 inches from ferrule to tip, which is the same as the more expensive Woodcraft set.The Woodcraft set came with what I felt were clumsy, overly large, overly long, and slippery handles that felt too light, while the PSI handles are made with denser/harder/heavier wood that IMO handle better for more detailed work.The overall fit and finish of the PSI set is better, except that the Woodcraft set is sharpened better.For some reason, the edges of the PSI chisels that are supposed to be flat (not the ground cutting edges) round over near the tips of the new tools.Grinding/sharpening gets rid of the problem for good but that means you'll have to spend more time preparing the tools for use.This is the reason I gave it 4 stars out of 5.The PSI set also comes in an softwood/plywood case while the Woodcraft set came in a sad cardboard box.Funny enough, the PSI case needed some fixing just as I had read from the other reviews here.It wasn't broken though, there just wasn't enough glue applied to the lid and bottom of the case.A tiny bit of glue and some light clamping pressure fixed it up like new - a job that really should be a piece of cake for anyone.Amazon did a good job of packing it.The case is actually a nice touch.It's good enough to use on it's own, but I keep all my tools in a large rolling chest with drawers.The tools will roll around even if your drawers are lined with the good tacky drawer liners, so I unscrewed the hinges of the box, removed the lid and placed the box in one of my shallow drawers. This saved me the trouble of having to make individual partitions for each chisel inside my drawers to keep them in place.The PSI set was overall better, cost about 40% less, and came with three extra chisels, so I returned the more expensive set. I found all the tools included useful, except I don't need two skew chisels of similar size so I plan on grinding the tip into a different shape when the need arises.The well known Sorby chisels are good, but I couldn't justify spending $30-$40 for just one tool when an extra $10-$20 buys me eight of these.

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Review of Irwin Industrial Tools M444/SB6N Boxed Chisel Set, 6-Piece

The Marples Blue Chip was one of the best intermdiate level user chisels available for many years.I had a few doubts when I ordered this set, that the quality had survived the purchase of the line by Irwin.

After a quick bit of sharpening, to be sure the edge was sharp, I cut a few mortises with the 1/2-inch one.After cutting six mortises I accidentally cut myself with it.It was still sharp enough that the cut looked, felt, and bled, like one from a razor blade.

In conclusion, the only reason they don't earn a fifth star is that the blades are covered with a clear coating, which was a pain to remove so I could hone the backs.If I tried to hone the backs without removing it first it clogged up my stones.I know that the majority of users probably won't hone the back before they sharpen them, so for most people it won't be an issue.

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Designed for the fine woodworker! These Marples Blue Chip chisels will provide years of precision service.

Longer blades (3-1/2" to 4-1/2") and handles for increased leverage.
High carbon solid-forged steel blade for maximum edge retention.

Blade widths measure 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1" and 1-1/4".
Best suited for hand or mallet work.
Requires honing before use.
Polypropylene handles are 4-1/2" long.
Includes protective blade edge covers and attractive wood box for convenient storage.


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Review of Grip 7 pc Heavy Duty Wood Chisel Set

This Chisel Set is the nicest one I can find for the price. The case it comes in is very nice too.
KarolfromMI USA

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Heat treated, hardened steel blades with beveled edges. Steel capped ends allows for use with rubber mallets. Includes 5 pc wood chisels (1/4", 1/2", 3/4', 1", 1 1/4"), 1 pc honing guide, and 1 pc oil stone. Also includes aluminum storage case.

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Review of Two Cherries 500-1561 6-Piece Chisel Set in Wood Box

These are a very fine set of chisels. The handle looks a little funky until you start handling them. Wow! I added a micro edge and found the blades are ground almost perfect. I am very impressed with these.

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Top quality German blades are hand forged, tempered to Rc61, and fully polished. These fine blades are carefully fitted to a double hooped hornbeam handle. The result is a tool that you will use with pleasure and pride.

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Review of Fuller Tool 301-0099 3-Piece Wood Chisel Set

I'm a remodel carpenter, and I do a lot of framing, so thats where these chisels get most of their use. They are great in that capacity, pretty sharp, and keep an edge well despite some pretty serious abuse. If you are looking for finish carpentry chisels, or cabinetry chisels, I hihgly recommend that you spend some more money, since these are not good enough for that kind of work, especially in hardwoods.

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Review of SE 16 Pc Professional Wood Carving Chisels with Cloth Pouch

I just recieved this for a xmas gift for my brother.All the chisels seem to be very sturdy and decently built for the price.The canvas case it came in is also very nice and solid.For the price if your looking for a cheap decent gift Id say go for it.Better than anything I saw at any of the hobby shops.

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16Pc Professional Quality Wood Carving Chisel Set 11- 8.5" High Carbon Steel Wood Chisels with High Impact Plastic Handles 3- 6 x 1/2" Silicon Carbide Round, 3 Square, Rectangular Stone 6" Combination Sharpening Stone Wooden Stricker Heavy Duty Carrying Pouch Included

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Review of Stanley 16-971 6-Piece FatMax Short Blade Chisel Set

I've been trying to find a good starter set of chisels. These fit the bill. Better than some I tried, but didn't break the bank. Came in sharp enough, but as with any chisel required a little touching up. The only downfall was the packaging. Outer box was fine. Product box was dirty and wrapped in shrink-wrap. Some very small dings in the blade. Product showed no signs of use, so most likely just a factor of the price-point.

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Hardened and tempered high chrome carbon alloy steel blade for edge retention. Blade edge honed, ready for use. Descriptive etch mark displaying blade size. Precision ground blade, for accurate sizes. Patented, ergonomically designed, break resistant, bi

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