Cameron, undoubtedly we pay for a name. Cliff did not write, "I have 5 Japanese chisels for sale". He wrote "I have 5 Koyamaichi Japanese chisels for...
Chris, that is my concern. I think the quill is strong enough, but the morse taper is not designed for lateral forces, and will drop out. At the same...
If you are focussing on plane blades and bench chisels, and reasonably experienced, then an 8" half-speed bench grinder with an 180 grit CBN wheel is...