I've been using the same set of Marples Blue Chip for a dozen years now. If
I recall correctly, the bevel angle when new was 25 degrees. I've raised
that to 30 degrees with a micro-bevel at about 32. This really affected the
edge-holding ability. They don't chip nearly so easily.
I do have one 5/8" chisel I keep ultra-keen for all paring tasks, and it's a
real luxury item from Lie-Nielsen toolworks.
I use a Veritas motorized platten sharpening system for all rough grinding,
followed by a synthetic Japanese stone, which I think is 8000x.
Old Sheffield tools are great to find, but in my experience they are usually
so deeply corroded that I spend an inordinate amount of time lapping them.
With the the motorized unit, it's now a breeze!
Ted
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Hartig" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 1:11 PM
Subject: [LUTE-BUILDER] chisels for lutherie
Hi all,
I'm looking to upgrade some of my starting lutherie tools,
specifically my chisels (Marples Blue Chip -- which seem to have
their edges chip out far too often!). I'm wondering what type of
chisels others recommend, including specifics around shapes/design,
edge-holding capability, hardness, etc. that they have found useful
for lutherie.
Advice, anyone?
Thanks in advance,
Andrew
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