I do not skimp on quality – my time is worth too much to me to be spent futzing about trying to make a bad tool, or a tool shaped object, do the job. I know, I know. but I digress. I buy what I need when I need them. I do use my widest chisel to deepen lines before I use my saw sometimes so I’d have to keep that. Make social videos in an instant: use custom templates to tell the right story for your business.Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commission-free in our professional marketplace.Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform.Browse and buy exceptional, royalty-free stock clips, handpicked by the best.Update a video without losing your URL or stats.
It’s kind of like saying I got a wife so I don’t need children, a job, a car, a house, friends, etc. Of course, most of those are smithing hammers, with a fair smattering of framers running 19 to 28 ozs, plus sledges…Chisels, well, I just received a beautiful set of them from friends… and I love them all! The reason there are many to choose from is because they need to be sharp, efficient, and right for the job.
If the past masters were correct (take a look at Seaton’s Chest) there was room in their tool chests for paring, firmer and mortise chisels, all of which had different uses. But that’s just me. But, if you enjoy making small boxes of fruit wood and like using a small number of Japanese chisels, good for you. Get what you can afford and grow your collection as you r needs and desire evolve. How many work benches has Christopher have?It seems to me that changing one’s mind over time [and experience] can be a sign of growth. While a thought-provoking post or blog can be valuable, why would you care about how many chisels someone else uses as long as you are enjoying the woodworking that you do? Let’s get that “Old Dead Guy Joinery” class started.I had a favorite chisel for almost 20 years. One has been rehandled slightly oversize (1 3/8” dia) and this is my favourite. But buy used with caution.Now, it’s: Buy a premium 1/2” chisel from Lie-Nielsen, Lee Valley or one of the fantastic Japanese makers. Quit whining and get back in the shop with as many or few chisels as you see fit. My favorite chisel to use (not most often used) is a two inch chisel from sets of chisels that some friends and I made a few years ago.
We all grow in our woodworking, and sometimes in different directions. Learn to tune and love that one tool. Fortunately, I was able to borrow one, but I wasted very little time in purchasing one of my own.Interesting to read the opinions of several people, all of whom apparently enjoy woodworking, vary from the “I do everything with two chisels” to the chisel “whore” who enjoys using different chisels for different tasks.
My wide chisel is a Blue Spruce Toolworks 1-1/4″ chisel. If all you make is kindling you only need an ax. 200 isn`t too many, Schwarz just wants a chisel glut on the market, so he can buy your used to be favorite chisels fer peanutz. It also leaves one wondering when the about-face from the about-face will take place. Gotta watch this guy, he`s of late been swaying in the breeze on almost all he has in the past held dear. Save up to 68% on 7 issues of woodworking projects and tricks. This may just be the best tool advice ever!!! I bought each having a specific use in mind. Or are we three layers deep in about-faces? For me, I prefer the entire complement.Nice post but I never gave it much thought, I don’t personify my tools, basically a piece of steel with wooden handles….
Not that you need me to say it as you are also probably laughing at this but keep blogging, Chris. I think it’s easier to learn to saw, sharpen and plane boards if you don’t jump around and use different handsaws, sharpening systems and bench planes.And when it comes to chisels, I’m super-monogamous (whatever that is).I pretty much use one single bench chisel for almost everything – except mortising. Three years down the road, I don’t recall on just what project I was working, I needed a 1/8″ chisel. If you make other projects you will need more tools. I have 8 chisels right now. He got you to think about it and question your own motives. New video So, this isn’t new news to the English speaking world at least. 1/4 and 3/4?I second Michael on this…some of the best advice that could be given.I think a person would have to be hammered to have 4 wives!Is it as proper to say “I’m as monogamous to my tools as I am to my wife?”Well said, well said. So some of my chisels get used less than expected. Some folks have dozens of planes and some folks do with just a low angled jack and a few extra blades (plus a regular block plane, low angle block plane, smoother, jointer, chisel plane (oops), mortise plane, bullnose whatever …. Real woodworkers use lots of tools that are not in your chest as I am sure you know. A case of seller beware.What happened to the two chisel approach as discussed in the Mastering Hand Tools video?The fewer chisels I have the more likely the one I need is sharp when I need it.
Most Buck chisels are outstanding and get used to nothingness. You are finally becoming an anarchist ( lacking any real plan). In any case, you THOUGHT ABOUT IT! I am quite happy to use the ones I have, and learn and master them.
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