Chisel recommendations Please

[Rick Moyer]

I need some chisels. I posted this on the Neander board too. I mainly need to clean up mortises, etc. Don't do much Neander work. What would be "must-have", what makes a chisel better than the next one, etc.
Thanks for any input.

[Jim Becker]

Good steel attains and holds an edge better. A "decent" set of bench chisels should be in every shop, IMHO. That doesn't mean the most expensive, but it does mean investing more than you would for a set of 'borg supplied tools. In general, you'll pay between about $75 and $130 for a 4 to 6 piece set of good quality bench chisels and that's a good investment. Be sure to budget for a couple water stones (or the scary sharp method) to keep them sharp. You do not use a grinder for sharpening chisels... ;)

Oh, and trust me, you'll use them more than you ever imagined once you have them in your shop. A lot more.

[Jim McFarland]

Realize this is recommendation from a Normite, but I've been happy with this set from Lee Valley:
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=30028&cat=1,41504,43500&ap=1

[Mike Henderson]

I've heard good reports (considering the price) from others on this set (http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=49989&cat=1,41504,43500&ap=1)from Lee Valley. I don't own them so I can't comment on them myself.

Mike

[Casey Gooding]

The Marples Blue Chip chisels are a good choice, at a good price. I use a set for work because I refuse to take my precious Lie-Nielsen chisels where they might get abused.
Jim was right, learn how to sharpen chisels properly. I can't tell you how many professional woodworkers I've met who think a super sharp edge is obtained on a belt sander. Drives me crazy!!!
Automotive sandpaper is a good choice if you don't want to put the money into waterstones.