Choosing a wood chisel set

[Paul920]

Hi,

I'm looking to buy a set of wood chisels. Initially these will be used just for hobby-type woodwork, however in the long run I expect to be working full-time renovating property and would therefore like to buy chisels that wood be useful in that work. Any recommendations? and should I buy metric or imperial?

Ta

 

[mifty12]

it doesn't really matter if they're imperial or metric, they'll do the same job whatever.

I personally use the Stanley dynagrip pro chisels.


I favour these over the shatterproof marples that i used to use as they have a steel plate embedded into the end of the handle so they will take a lot more abuse.


http://www.dm-tools.co.uk/product.php/section//sn/STA998522

 

[joe-90]

I prefer the Marples with a mallet. Only a cowboy would use a hammer. Not only will a hammer damage a chisel but a mallet is wayyyyyyy more effective.

 

[^woody^]

Using the side of a hammer will suffice for short periods of chiselling and will not damage the chisel or your hand!

A mallet is not in every chippies kit nowadays unless they do chiselling all day

 

[Deluks]

Keep an eye out for Lidl's weekly offers, they have a set of 4 wood chisels on offer from time to time at £4.99, they aren't as crap as the price would indicate, and make a very handy spare set or for jobs where you wouldn't wanna use your expensive ones.

 

[mifty12]

I don't think i've seen a wooden mallet in a carpenters tool box for maybe twenty years you gotta be a joiner or similar !

 

[big-all]

I don't think i've seen a wooden mallet in a carpenters tool box for maybe twenty years you gotta be a joiner or similar !

i was always taught wood on wood and metal on plastic as plastic dammages the mallet

i have the marples red and yellow "6 pack"

 

[hermes]

Stanley Dynagrip, hit them with anything; and they will stay sharp longer than cheapo's.

 

[joe-90]

I don't think i've seen a wooden mallet in a carpenters tool box for maybe twenty years you gotta be a joiner or similar !

Well where I live you never see a real joiner with anything other than a mallet. They are light and, more importantly, have 'spring' in them that makes chiselling a breeze. Mind you, I do test my chisel sharpness by shaving the hairs on my arm.

 

[carpenter les]

i have only ever seen 1 joiner on site with a mallet ( not including on the bench) , his name is Billy ..now forever know as Billy mallet

 

[salem2000]

I use the Marples Here Have had my set for approx 15 yrs, and wouldn't use others.

Salem.