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    Lie Nielsen doesn't make an 1/8 mortise chisel......

    Lie Nielsen doesn't make an 1/8 mortise chisel... they make an 1/8 bench chisel only. not sure if thats what you meant to say...
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    Beautiful! In fact I think it is the best one I...

    Beautiful! In fact I think it is the best one I have seen that has been made by any of the members of this forum, besides wenzloff... well actually.... hmmm.... its pretty darn nice man. Here is why...
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    I am interested in building larger furniture,...

    I am interested in building larger furniture, cabinets, dressers, beds, I have done the small stuff for the last few years and am ready to move on, not to say that I wont still make the occasional...
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    "So how about this... what if I bought just a few...

    "So how about this... what if I bought just a few sizes of "bench chisel" just for mallet use or chopping... and got the Iyoroi's
    Then maybe got 2 or 3 slicks
    and maybe 2 or 3 Dovetail profile...
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    Hey David, Im not sure if you saw my question...

    Hey David, Im not sure if you saw my question down here at the bottom by any chance? It would be awesome if you could give me a little insight on this.... if you have time! let me know! thanks!
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    I don't think he needs to take a look... He sells...

    I don't think he needs to take a look... He sells them on his site ... I'm gunna go with what stu says... HSS doesn't seem like the best route to go when it comes to chisels... I have found with all...
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    Oh, and also what sizes would you recommend...

    Oh, and also what sizes would you recommend getting in slicks and DT and even bench chisels If I were to go with the route I mentioned... I know this varies but I am wondering what your opinion would...
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    So how about this... what if I bought just a few...

    So how about this... what if I bought just a few sizes of "bench chisel" just for mallet use or chopping... and got the Iyoroi's
    Then maybe got 2 or 3 slicks
    and maybe 2 or 3 Dovetail profile...
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    I would recommend going with the vendor that will...

    I would recommend going with the vendor that will allow a return if the "test drive" isn't to your liking.
    Modern japanese chisels are so well made (even the coarsest) that they'll likely last your...
  10. I have stumbled upon a Recommendation for BWV on...

    I have stumbled upon a Recommendation for BWV on Chris Schwarz Pop WW blog. I mention this for 2 reasons, one in the case of other tool makers who have gone MIA, some people had better luck with...
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    I actually only own one japanese chisel. I got it...

    I actually only own one japanese chisel. I got it at an antique store and it is a mortise chisel. So I have little to no experience with them. Which is why I would like to own a few, having many...
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    Japanese Chisels... Which ones to get?

    Ok so I have some questions for all the Japanese tool users I know are floating around this forum.

    First off I want a nice basic set of japanese chisels. I will spend the amount necessary to get...
  13. I wonder if this is in fact a stanley. Is there...

    I wonder if this is in fact a stanley. Is there any way to tell for sure without any markings on the actual plane itself? I am definitely not an expert on #1's... never wanted one so never paid much...
  14. I'm not sure but I think he may be referring to...

    I'm not sure but I think he may be referring to the 1251 Defiance chisels. Those are the only ones that have been mentioned (in this thread) to have lower quality steel and/or edge retention. I could...
  15. I agree that the SW era chisels were infact from...

    I agree that the SW era chisels were infact from the sweetheart era, I do not however agree that they are just 750's or another known chisel, marked with the SW logo... if this was true we would see...
  16. Found 2 photo's of stanley 740 chisels for the...

    Found 2 photo's of stanley 740 chisels for the record. I also remembered now that the 740's were apparently the "Standard" or "bench" size chisels of the group. The 750's being "butt" chisels and the...
  17. Sorry to Keep this going... but I would also like...

    Sorry to Keep this going... but I would also like to mention that there are also Stanley "D" socket chisels... There are quite a few claims as the what the "D" means. None of them proven, some make...
  18. There are also apparently another kind of stanley...

    There are also apparently another kind of stanley socket chisel, The Stanley "440" chisels. I have seen these mentioned before on one of the stanley sites. But, I have never before seen a picture of...
  19. Stanley Chisel type study... Please check this out!

    Ok, so we all know about the 720's and 750's.... Then there are apparently 740's also... I have never seen one (maybe on ebay but not sure) Any idea why they are so rare? or any info on them at all? ...
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    I have often wondered about the Sjoberg benches....

    I have often wondered about the Sjoberg benches. I noticed that the Veritas is actually a bit cheaper, and the Lie-Nielsen a bit more... I was thinking of going one of those routes but wasn't sure...
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    Wow, very cool trevor! Reminds me I will have to...

    Wow, very cool trevor! Reminds me I will have to head over to your blog, haven't been there in awhile!

    Any inclination to make planes for sale? I'm sure there are those with more money than time...
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    I agree with Jim, I would use it for awhile...

    I agree with Jim, I would use it for awhile either way since it has obviously been used before so you aren't going to hurt it!

    My thoughts are that yes, it is rare, but that it is also lacking in...
  23. I'm tempted on the benjamins best sets, and was 2...

    I'm tempted on the benjamins best sets, and was 2 years or so ago when I was learning to turn for the first time... Like I said, I have done a fair bit of turning though, and do own a cheap menards...
  24. Please Help me on picking out some tools!!! Need SMC WISDOM!!

    I am more of a neanderthal woodworker usually but I have always loved turning, ive just never been REALLY good at it. I have only turned spindles before and my interests have always been in turning...
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    Haha bergs are pretty nice! I have a few,...

    Haha bergs are pretty nice! I have a few, including an 1/8th that is my go to chisel for that size. Like i said, out of my 50-60 plus other chisels i have just about every brand youd ever want. I am...
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