Vijay Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Doing some cutting on my wall plates today using my chisel set I've had for years. The set is a cheap set but never had the need to invest in another set as I rarely use them. The set I have struggled and I wondered if getting a better set helps retain a sharp edge? Is there a noticeable difference between a cheap no brand set and a known brand set? Cheers Vijay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 If you buy an expensive set it will really pee you off when you drop it and it hits the concrete tip first. I would buy mid range £25-35 set and abuse them, then when you are fitting door hinges get a couple of good ones, too early in the build for quality ones you will only wreck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Buy a whetstone and a few mins gets it back to razor sharp again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon R Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I agree with Russell, don't spend a lot. I love good woodworking tools and this article I found salutary https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/threads/aldi-chisel-quality.110084/ I would never have considered these cheap chisels but apparently they are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jimbo Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Declan52 said: Buy a whetstone and a few mins gets it back to razor sharp again. I loved the smell of those old shops years ago, where you could drop in your chisels and saws, and get them back like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 You can still get hand saws and chisels sharpened for you for a price but there is a certain satisfaction in doing it yourself. I've bought a few second hand wood planes off ebay in the past and there are good youtube videos showing how to tune them up. Not tried this co but google found they do sharpening.. https://www.prosharp.co.uk/services.asp?c=s Hand & Tennon saws Sharpen set & recut as required from £20.00 Wood chisels - Bevelled edge/Firmer/sash Up to and including 1" from £4.00 Above 1" from £5.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijay Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Russell griffiths said: If you buy an expensive set it will really pee you off when you drop it and it hits the concrete tip first. I would buy mid range £25-35 set and abuse them, then when you are fitting door hinges get a couple of good ones, too early in the build for quality ones you will only wreck. Dropped and followed by the normal reaction of sticking out a foot to catch it lol I think I'll try what Declan suggested, spend a but of time this weekend getting the edges back. If I have no luck, I'll look at a medium price range set and maybe a sharpening jig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijay Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Temp said: You can still get hand saws and chisels sharpened for you for a price but there is a certain satisfaction in doing it yourself. I've bought a few second hand wood planes off ebay in the past and there are good youtube videos showing how to tune them up. Not tried this co but google found they do sharpening.. https://www.prosharp.co.uk/services.asp?c=s Hand & Tennon saws Sharpen set & recut as required from £20.00 Wood chisels - Bevelled edge/Firmer/sash Up to and including 1" from £4.00 Above 1" from £5.00 I have the mentality of learning to do something myself rather than pay - especially when I have a house to build and will need to keep them sharp lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Vijay said: Dropped and followed by the normal reaction of sticking out a foot to catch it lol I think I'll try what Declan suggested, spend a but of time this weekend getting the edges back. If I have no luck, I'll look at a medium price range set and maybe a sharpening jig Plenty of YouTube demonstration videos too show you the required technique. Once you figure that out 2 mins each chisel is all you need. Plus you can also use the same stone to put an edge on kitchen knives. For me there is nothing as relaxing as doing this. A real stress buster. Plus nothing like getting an edge so good on a knife you can shave your arm hair. Something as cheap as this will do for starters. I have a few stones with the finest 4000 grit. https://www.screwfix.com/p/magnusson-oil-sharpening-stone/4851v 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 27 minutes ago, Vijay said: I have the mentality of learning to do something myself rather than pay - especially when I have a house to build and will need to keep them sharp lol A slightly different way but all mine are done like this now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijay Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 4000 :O Peter, what does he spray onto the stones? Edited September 22, 2020 by Vijay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Water with a bit of washing up liquid ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijay Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 have you ever used lapping fluid, read quite a few places who suggest using it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I use an oil stone, with oil and won’t lend my chisels to anyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I just buy a new set for a project, use the good ones on good wood, as soon as you hit a nail it becomes downgraded to a semi shit chisel, then when you hit another nail it gets downgraded again as a tool for smashing and bashing. no time to be sharpening tools, leave that for when the house is finished and you have a workshop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 3 chisels of varying degrees of shitness the one on the right is nearly getting to the paint tin stirring implement stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 This has made me dig out all my assorted chisels. I'll be putting them on the side of the bench grinder wheel like usual tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijay Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 11 hours ago, Russell griffiths said: I just buy a new set for a project, use the good ones on good wood, as soon as you hit a nail it becomes downgraded to a semi shit chisel, then when you hit another nail it gets downgraded again as a tool for smashing and bashing. no time to be sharpening tools, leave that for when the house is finished and you have a workshop. Couldn't do it mate, I love my tools way too much lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I do keep a small box of knackered chisels for “gouging” (or lending if someone asks ?) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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