Chisels

[Mike Henderson]

John - I do have a set of Hirsch and it did take a lot of work to flattent the backs. But in my continual search for the perfect chisel, I bought a set of LNs and appreciate the way they're made (accurate).

And now, just for fun, I'm in the process of putting together a set of Witherbys (buying one at a time). They seem to be good chisels, also.

To give an indication of the differences, if you put a set of calipers on an LN, it measures exactly what it's suppose to be - a half inch chisel is one half inch. If you measure most older chisels, they're never what they're suppose to be - most are larger by a 32nd or a 64th. Not that it makes any difference in the use.

Congratulations on your LNs. I know you'll enjoy using them.

Mike

[Mark Stutz]

John -

And now, just for fun, I'm in the process of putting together a set of Witherbys (buying one at a time).

Mike

Let me know if you come across an extra 1/8...need one for the set I'm assembling.

Mark

[Johnny Kleso]

Mike,
I have a complete set of Witherbys just got a nice 1 1/4" to finish set and I am very glade I started about 5 years ago as prices have got crazy..

I the old days a woodworker would set his mortice gauge to the chisel so it did not make any difference if it was big or small..

I read in the really old days the plane makers would make the H&R planes to the blades and that way it is so hard to match old sets and make one..

If I had to do it over again I think I would spring for a set of LNs but tomorrow I post a pic of part of my chisel collection and show you how much I need another set