I found them hard to keep sharp and not very good. Try packardwoodworks
gouges or artisian series which are henery taylor just not polished. M2 HSS
is only made in 3 locations and heat treated in 2 its all the same steel you
pay for the name. I have used every name out there and use Packard the
most. Stay clear of chinese HSS its not m2 but m1. Packard for my money is
the best.

Jim
"espressoMarv" wrote in message
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Hello,

I am planning on buying my first tools soon (3/8 spindle gouge, 3/4
skew chisel, 3/4 square end scraper and a parting tool)).

What do you think of the P&N tools in the Lee Valley catalogue? and how
would I fasten item U on pg 49 of the 2005/2006 fine woodworking tools
(item number 37B01.51)? ie the steel that goes in to the handle does
NOT narrow as in item N of same page.

Thank you

Marvin