Chisels....

paulrussell · Post by **paulrussell** » Sat Sep 29, 2012 3:33 pm

Since the Shopsmith woodworking school is no more, I'm thinking of going to the Marc Adams school, and starting with the Joinery course. He recommends a nice (read: top quality) set of chisels, his top two recommendations being the Lie Nielson and the Two Cherries brands.

Just curious on what the gang here thinks -- I suspect I'll get a real wide range of opinions ranging from toss-away cheapies to use-em-for-a-lifetime investments, but all opinions much appreciated.

garys · Post by **garys** » Sat Sep 29, 2012 6:03 pm

By "chisels", do you mean the "beat on the with a big hammer" to shape crude wood chisels? Or, quality carving chisels capable of doing artistic carving?

I have both. I have a cheap set of hardware chisels for "chopping" crude wood to make mortises, and my Wife has a nice set of Two Cherries carving chisels to do her elaborate carving.

I recommend you own both. You never want to beat up your carving chisels, but you need something in your tool chest to do the crude work too.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Sun Sep 30, 2012 8:23 am

My less expensive chisels are all Stanley and my good chisels are "Buck".

They all have steel caps on the handles so that I can use a hammer when needed.

Keep them sharp and you need hammers less frequently.