new chisels

[lurcher]

hi fellow artisans i have a budget of £150.00 to spend on a set of new chisels i have a set of bacho which have served well. and alot of old chisels which are useable but through my disssability i am selling all my ferreting things which should make
£220.00
so i would be greatfull for any advice
thank you and a happy and safe new year to all of you

 

[Mr_P]

Never used a new chisel so can't help much all mine came in job lot and serve me well. Most of the time I only use one or two anyway.

Sounds like you have plenty anyway if it was me I'd save the money for a rainy day or find something more exciting to spend my money on. Think of all that lovely timber you could buy or get a load more old ones on ebay and save the rest.

Or plan D just work out which sizes you use most and just get a couple of new ones.

 

[MickCheese]

I have a set of lie neilsons that are very good but are matched by my set of old Stanley 5001's.

So, my advice is, look on eBay for a set of the Stanley's.

Mick

 

[marcros]

I would suggest the Ray Iles ones with boxwood handles.

http://www.oldtoolstore.com

 

[Jacob]

I'm with Mr_P on this one.
Lotta dosh to spend on chisels. From what you say you don't really need to buy any more. Can't you find a better way to spend it? Or give to Oxfam perhaps?

 

[tobytools]

I had this same problem, wanted a set. As that's what it is, most if not all use just a few chisels. Depending on what you do with them.
I brought 3 ashley iles chisels cost about £70ish and they are all I need in the bevel department. I then got a narext mortice 3/16th I think and that's about all I need. You could at a later date add a skew and a ????.
End of the day it's your call. Ashley iles are in opinion BEST, 10seconds out the packet and it's ready.
Oh. I also have a good selection of vintage chisels that I've re handled and sharpened and they are fantastic. (Old footprint firmer chisels are great) once restored
Maby a good set of japanese chisels?

Or loads of hand planes
TT

 

[iNewbie]

hi fellow artisans i have a budget of £150.00 to spend on a set of new chisels i have a set of bacho which have served well. and alot of old chisels which are useable but through my disssability i am selling all my ferreting things which should make
£220.00
so i would be greatfull for any advice
thank you and a happy and safe new year to all of you

Macros talks some sense. The Rayl Iles with box wood handles would bring you many years of joy - there's something about handling a quality/nice tool. A pleasure that money can buy. You only live once, enjoy it - its your hard earned.
mod edit: rule 2

 

[MMUK]

Personally I'd be looking at some decent second hand chisels. I purchased a beautiful set of Crown BE chisels from Dodge the other month for under £30.

 

[Vann]

...if it was me I'd save the money for a rainy day or find something more exciting to spend my money on.

...look on eBay for a set of the Stanley's.

From what you say you don't really need to buy any more. Can't you find a better way to spend it?

Personally I'd be looking at some decent second hand chisels.

C'mon guys. Lurcher WANTS to buy some nice NEW chisels. He's probably been given the cash as a Christmas present from a girlfriend/lover/wife. He doesn't just want to chisel wood, he wants a few lovely chisels that give him a glow every time he looks at them. And every time he uses them he'll think of the giver and Christmas 2013.

For both good looks and quality, I'd suggest Ashley Iles or Lie-Nielsen.

Cheers, Vann.

 

[lurcher]

thanks lads i have lots of tools and i am trying to get a set of tools together for both of my sons who also enjoy woodwork everytime they enter my workshop they go away with something .
i was keen on ferreting for rabbits but i am unable to go now as i have narrowing of the spine and other spinal problems .
so i am listing all my ferreting things on ebay soon so rather than just fritter away the cash i want to get some nice chisels as a reminder of things as some point out i have tools and could donate to oxfam but this time its my turn to have something for me .
i have had to work very hard all my life so i want just 1 set of good chisels is that to much to ask .
i get lots of tools from the auction in town and the boot sales then clean and restore some are sold on some are kept
i am not a tool tart just enjoy mu woodwork .
i also make lots of walking sticks from hazel and horn and other nice woods for the handles and when complete i give them to the charity shops .
lurcher

 

[MIGNAL]

Set of 8 Ray Iles for £114, London pattern- Rosewood or Boxwood. That is pretty damn good, all things taken into consideration.
I have a small set of the other Iles, the Ashley Iles bevel edged chisels. About as good a chisel as you will ever need. Very accurately made.

 

[bugbear]

i have had to work very hard all my life so i want just 1 set of good chisels is that too much to ask .

Indeed not - spend your time and money on whatever brings you the most joy!

BugBear

 

[Kalimna]

Possibly out of your price range, but have you considered Blue Spruce? Beautiful chisels, and a degree of customisation not available usually.

Adam

 

[Peter Sefton]

Set of 8 Ray Iles for £114, London pattern- Rosewood or Boxwood. That is pretty damn good, all things taken into consideration.
I have a small set of the other Iles, the Ashley Iles bevel edged chisels. About as good a chisel as you will ever need. Very accurately made.

Ray's chisels are very good, as I understand it the blades are made by brother Barry in the Ashley Iles workshop so effectively
the same chisels as the Ashley Iles with a different handle. My personal opinion is that the London pattern looks great but are not so comfortable for hand work..
Ray's Pig sticker mortice chisels are a different beast altogether a heavy D2 steel and a pleasure to use and just feel right in the hand.
The Blue Spruce are Tool ****, the most beautiful chisels but I wouldn't want to have them on my bench as I may be tempted to use them. I got a set of Paring chisels in for a customer this year from memory they cost about £90 each.

 

[marcus]

If it was me I would get a set of Robert Sorby 166's (boxwood carving handle). I think this is probably a minority taste, but I like them, they feel nice in the hand, the steel is good, they are a good compromise between delicacy and something you can smack all day with a mallet if you want.

http://www.flinn-garlick-saws.co.uk...dge_Chisel_-_Boxwood_Carving_Handle.html#a282

I've used mine most days for almost ten years and they've absorbed every thing I can throw at them....

 

[J_SAMa]

I think my biggest mistake was buying 5 mid-low range chisels at once. As it turns out I only really use 3 of them (6 mm, 13 mm and 20 mm). They are good but just not as refined as some other ones, i.e. back not flat, side lands too think, etc. Both problems have caused me hours of frustration (along with worn water stones and damaged dovetails.

I'd suggest you start by buying 2 mid-high range chisels like Ashley Iles' or Two Cherries' 6 mm and 13 mm (or 16 mm or 20 mm if you pare cross-grain a lot, you'll need that width).

 

[Jacob]

Dunno I think you are probably better starting off with cheapies. It's even more frustrating when you have state of the art kit and still can't it do what you want and you've sharpened off loads of metal. Conversely it can be pleasing to actually get things done with cheap kit - perfectly possible in spite of all the flannel.
What they say about Stradivarius violins is that they are no use at all until you are very competent. Stretching it a bit but it is similar with some tools.

 

[Harbo]

Here we ago again with the same old drivel - the OP has old chisels and wants to buy some new ones!!

So why are people banging on about not spending money?

AI's are a good choice and people who have them rate the new Veritas ones? Blue spruce are very nice but for fine work in my opinion.
My favourite chisels are Japanese Matsumura Blue Steels bought in the States.

Rod

 

[tobytools]

+1 blue spruce

TT

 

[MMUK]

Here we ago again with the same old drivel - the OP has old chisels and wants to buy some new ones!!

So why are people banging on about not spending money?

Erm, isn't that what the forum is for? Airing one's own opinions? If the OP didn't want to hear these opinions I doubt he would have started the thread.

No disrespect to the OP, but maybe the thought of revitalising his current stock hasn't crossed his mind as a serious prospect? Maybe he's of the ilk that thinks new is better?

I know I've made this mistake myself several times. I've had money burning a hole in my pocket and I've seen something new and shiny so I've bought it. Then I find out that it's not as good as my old one.