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[Mark65]

Hi All,
Where do you recommend buying Ashley Iles chisels from apart from themselves ( a bit cheaper elswhere), I think im looking at a 19mm and 25mm to start with (unless a better recommendation comes forward) for the door hinges after xmas. I was looking at the 4 piece set but thought maybe two would be better and a sharpening stone and guide. Narrow-Blade Veritas Mk.II, but not sure which stone/diamond.

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https://www.oldtoolstore.co.ukhttps://www.classichandtools.com/
Thanks
Mark

 

[Peter Sefton]

We have them in stock, please checkout our customer reviews.

https://woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/ashley-iles-mkii-bevel-edged-chisels-set-of-4-with-tool-roll/
Cheers

Peter

 

[Mark65]

Thanks Peter, I saw that but im not sure if i need 4 to start with, especially if they need sharpening when you get them otherwise I prolly would.

 

[johnnyb]

the old tool store is owned by Ray illes.

 

[Spectric]

I saw that but im not sure if i need 4 to start with

Once you begin using them you soon find out different. The smaller sizes are great for cleaning out corners and there is no one size fits all so trying to use one chiesel for most jobs does not work as I found out. Mine all came fully sharp, but you do need to keep the edge on them during use which is unavoidable.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Thanks Peter, I saw that but im not sure if i need 4 to start with, especially if they need sharpening when you get them otherwise I prolly would.

If you can't sharpen them when they're new how are you going to sharpen them after you've used them?

 

[Doug71]

They look a bit posh for hanging doors with, you could maybe get something like this for now, good for the rougher jobs (bashing with a claw hammer) and practising your sharpening on.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Marples-Be...817887&sprefix=marples+chisels,aps,89&sr=8-17
99% of hinge cutting in is often done with a router, a chisel is only for squaring out the corners

 

[HOJ]

They look a bit posh for hanging doors with

Aren't they just, I'm a joiner and I only use the cheapest best chisels for door fitting

 

[D_W]

We have them in stock, please checkout our customer reviews.

https://woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/ashley-iles-mkii-bevel-edged-chisels-set-of-4-with-tool-roll/
Cheers

Peter

You know I'm a bit of a hardball on the diamond stuff, but if I were new to woodworking, I would buy that set for $120 all day every day. They are the closest thing to proportions and edge performance of older english chisels that anyone will find.

I don't see how they can stay in business wholesaling them at a price that allows retail sale at $120, but that's something I'm sure they've figured out.

I think I can make a chisel better than anyone can buy anywhere as far as use and edge performance go, but they are only barely better than those, and those are much much better than many others at a similar price and some much higher.

 

[D_W]

They look a bit posh for hanging doors with,

Hopefully they will meet the theory of spontaneous junk...

...which is when you get stuff that's good but you don't actually need, you find a pleasant need for it later.

of course, everything in our shop is junk. Whether it's a hardware store chisel or something made by Shimamura (Kiyotada).

 

[Mark65]

Hi, yes I bought the router, just need the bit, I tend to look at it if im buying something I try and get the best I can afford, already done buy cheap buy twice in the past, again im lucky that im a lot older and have a bit more disposable income, so my son is going to inherit some good stuff lol.
Phil, the sharpening is a point yes, so I need to look into that and find a cost effective way around it.
I may just spring for the set then.

Mark

 

[Mark65]

This is the bottom of one of the doors the original *cough* joiner planed, top is similar, this is about 2.5mm halfway across so i need to use the plunge saw to even it out, luckily I have just enough left when the door is hung. If i fluff it up then its a lesson learned, a hard one yes but hey ho.

 

[HOJ]

Is that a picture of a stile or the bottom? can't see it very well. I feel for you, wish I could help.

 

[Mark65]

Bottom rail, I have another that's faced the wrong way, to be honest Im not upset any more, no point, if I can sort it I will be happy if not meh!, wife says I need to stop being angry all the time lol.

 

[D_W]

wife says I need to stop being angry all the time lol.

Hopefully, her suggestions don't upset you!

 

[pe2dave]

Re sizes, my 1/2" (12mm) is the one that needs sharpening the most, seems to be the one I pick up the most?

 

[Seascaper]

Hi All,
Where do you recommend buying Ashley Iles chisels from apart from themselves ( a bit cheaper elswhere), I think im looking at a 19mm and 25mm to start with (unless a better recommendation comes forward) for the door hinges after xmas. I was looking at the 4 piece set but thought maybe two would be better and a sharpening stone and guide. Narrow-Blade Veritas Mk.II, but not sure which stone/diamond.

Buy the finest woodworking tools online | Wood Workers Workshop (buy a third one and free delivery
https://www.oldtoolstore.co.ukhttps://www.classichandtools.com/
Thanks
Mark

Hello,
I have managed to get all mine off eBay, most were brand new unused.
Regards