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Hi I am rather new to wood working and saw a few chisels by the name
of footprint UK, carl schlieper wood chisel, marple and a sorby

They are all UK made except for the carl schlieper which is german.

Anyone got experience with these? Do they hold an edge well? whats the
price range? the seller wants 7 usd each. is it worth the money? they
are all wooden handled.


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Hi I am rather new to wood working and saw a few chisels by the name
of footprint UK, carl schlieper wood chisel, marple and a sorby

They are all UK made except for the carl schlieper which is german.

Anyone got experience with these? Do they hold an edge well? whats the
price range? the seller wants 7 usd each. is it worth the money? they
are all wooden handled.


thanks


Marple chisels are very good. but Eskilstuna are really excelent ( look for
2nd hand as Berg is not producing any more) , cheap chisels are a big waste
of time.
Footprint tools have a good name but are not top of the line.
http://www.flints.co.uk/acatalog/Chisels.html
http://www.tool-up.co.uk/shop/diy/scan/se=7010/sf=cat
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...ad.php?t=39984 (Nooitgeacht
= excelent Dutch woodworking tools)
JR. Amsterdam


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thanks Jan. Whats the recommended sizes to buy and any idea whats a
good range to pay for each ?

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thanks Jan. Whats the recommended sizes to buy and any idea whats a
good range to pay for each ?

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I think there is some consensus that you should buy the tools for your
projects as you go along. IMHO, the would seem to especially apply to wood
chisels; however, just like in anything else, the answer usually "depends"
(on other factors). Like, for example, wow much space is available, how
much money is available, what projects you have in mind, how much one's
spouse likes wood chisels, etc... How much have you budgeted for tools
to sharpen your wood chisels (this is not a laughable concern)?

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I have limited space, money is indeed a consideration. My wife is
great and does not mind tools. I am in need because my mum burnt my
japanese chisel when she needed to pierce a hole. its now too
soft,will keep it until i can find someone to reharden it.

For sharpening, I have a belt sander,bench grinder, a couple water
stones from coarse sic to about 4000 powder stone and leather strops.
I am guessing sharpening wont be an issue but I could maybe do with a
diamond sharpener.

I found a seller who has this cache of chisels that he sells
occasionally at a flea market, I hear that UK made chisels are good
but i am not sure what brands to go for.


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Anyone heard or use carl schlieper The Eye brand of chisel from
Germany?

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On Jun 1, 10:10 pm, wayne wrote:
I have limited space, money is indeed a consideration. My wife is
great and does not mind tools. I am in need because my mum burnt my
japanese chisel when she needed to pierce a hole. its now too
soft,will keep it until i can find someone to reharden it.


What exactly needed piercing that would cause the chisel to loose its
temper?

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