Which chisels do you like?

[gerti]

Hi,

I think it is time to upgrade from my HF HSS chisel set. I did buy a 3/8 Henry Taylor bowl gouge, and it holds it's edge just so much better. First on my list is a scraper, the HF ones don't hold the burr and seem to flex a lot.

I am on a budget, but do want high quality. Which brands do you like?

Thanks

Gerd

[mudder]

I use a mix of tools. For spindle gouges I prefer Sorby but for bowl gouges and scrapers I like the Crown tools.

I just got a HF 8 piece set and they look good so far.

[Mort]

Woodcraft had the Crown 1/2" thick scrapers on sale. I got the round and the square the half round was out of stock and the "local" Woodcraft - 2-1/2 hours one way - did not have the half round either. These tools are brutes. So far I have not managed to flex the blade. A Lee Valley burnisher for turning scrapers is invaluable for burnishing a hook.

Sorby Taylor Crown gouges skews as well as the HF set - HHS in the HF set is softer - are in the arsenal. I have been replacing them with the P&N unhandled tools which I like very much they are way easier to transport from Florida to Maine and back, take and hold an exceptional edge and are very robust.