Originally Posted by
Billy Dodd
I have a few that are no names but it's a waist of time putting an edge on them. They chip with each use.
Billy, What angle are you sharpening at? If around 25 degrees, try a 30 degree bevel. Steepening the bevel may reduce chipping.
I have the AI butt chisels, which I like to use for certain things as they are very controllable. I also have a nice collection of long Witherby paring chisels, which I would not trade for anything!
Buy one or two chisels of different brands or styles and see which you like. Check out Tools for Working Wood (Joel) for the AI chisels. If you think you might like to try the AI's, buy one from Joel, he will let you try it and return it if you don't like it. If you do like it buy a few more form him.
Jonathan
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