lef@nlm-vax.ARPA (Larry Fitzpatrick) (01/11/85)
I am in need of a set of chisels and am wondering if anyone could recommend (positively or negatively) any brands in particular. My needs are for light carpentry and general woodworking ( I work on my house but also do some basic furniture). Thanks in advance. - fitz lef@nllm-vax
mauney@ncsu.UUCP (Jon Mauney) (01/14/85)
I have a set of Marples "Blue Chip" bevel-edge chisels, and am quite satified. The chisels have a molded blue plastic handle (hence the name) in a squarish shape, which I find comfortable. The plastic holds up well to hammer blows, and is cheaper than wooden handles. A set of 5 from 1/4" to 1" generally costs about $30. The steel is good, although not connoisseur quality. -- Jon Mauney, mcnc!ncsu!mauney North Carolina State University (how much wood could a woodbutcher butcher, if a woodbutcher could butcher wood?)