NorthernTool 5 Piece Wood Chisel Set

[bdad]

Just ordered this set. I don't think I can go wrong for the price.

Northern Industrial Tools Wood Chisel Set — 5 Piece $7.99 w/ free shipping

http://tinyurl.com/266mh3

[Pappy]

The handles appear to be Ash. If they wil hold a decent edge, it should make a good user set. Like you said, at that price, how can you go wrong?

[ragswl4]

Too Good to Pass Up

Just ordered a set, no tax, free shipping. Its like getting them free. Thanks for the alert.

[Knottscott]

Thanks for the lead....I ordered a set too.

[Jaden]

Thanks for the heads up on this, still just setting up my shop and these will come in handy.

Steve

[cgallery]

Just ordered this set. I don't think I can go wrong for the price.

Northern Industrial Tools Wood Chisel Set — 5 Piece $7.99 w/ free shipping

http://tinyurl.com/266mh3

Do you know if this deal is honored in the stores, or online only?

[tg3]

At that price you could use them to dig nails out of boards

[skamath]

me too. thanks for the find!

[Slowpoke]

good deal

ordered a set for my son ... thanks for the post!

[Cheeky]

use this code to save 5% 88815

[gwyneth]

Thanks, bdad--and cheeky, your code wiped out the sales tax for me, so thanks, too.

[wouldchuck]

Just got a set. If nothing else, I can use them to practice my honing skills. ;-)

[linear]

Can't beat that with a stick.

[Ken Massingale]

Guess I'm going to be the first to differ. I went the way of HF and low end Craftsman chisels at first. It's true they are good for practicing sharpening, cause you'll be doing it a lot. A chisel that won't hold an edge ruins projects and makes you use very bad words!
A good quality like Marple is an investment in your time and your finished projects.

[bthere]

I have to agree with Ken -- mostly.

I don't think you can go with the super low end chisels for woodworking. It seems like they dull as soon as you begin and then you start tearing the wood instead of cutting. You are forcing the chisel and have more slips and mistakes, some of which can be dangerous.

The cheap chisel with low grade steel are great for practicing sharpening. I've used those to teach some Cub and Boy Scouts how to use stones or sandpaper for tool sharpening. They can also be used for rough carpentry work to save your better chisels. You aren't too afraid to bang on them, even with a regular hammer which you would never do with your good chisels.