and I'm going to find out if those Lie Nelson A2 Cryo treated Chisels are worth their salt.
I been looking and looking Now I'm waiting for the delivery guy.
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and I'm going to find out if those Lie Nelson A2 Cryo treated Chisels are worth their salt.
I been looking and looking Now I'm waiting for the delivery guy.
They are worth every penny
I love mine!
David Turner
Plymouth, MI.
Those chisels should be fantastic. Someday...
They're good but they're not magic. Don't expect miracles.
But they are good chisels and I use them as my primary set.
Mike
[I have one Blue Spruce chisel. It's about the same as the LNs in edge retention. It's shaped a bit different which could be an advantage in doing dovetails. Overall, a good chisel, also.]
The only downside to Lie-Nielsen chisels is that they're habit forming. First bevel chisels, then mortise chisels, then a few bevel chisels with paring handles, then maybe a fishtail chisel.... or two......
Scott in Montana
Scott, a similar thing happens with the Blue Spruce. After buying the first four, I noticed that when I would close up my cabinet at the end of my shop session, I would hear a faint crying sound. Finally figured out that my BS chisels were lonely. Ended up having to buy a fishtail and two skews just to keep them company;)
I dind't mean to imply that they were magic, it's just that Lie-Nielsen makes a great tool. I bought their DT saw a couple months ago, as an upgrade from a straight handled Crown Tools DT saw, and having a better quality tool has made a world of difference. The Crown's blade often requires attention before setting to work, and the L-N came home good to go, and hasn't let up since. While a good woodworker can get results from just about anything, I've found that a better saw makes the learning easier. As for chisels, aside from a few random sizes from various makers, I just have a 6 piece set of the Marples bench chisels from when they were still made in Sheffield. They work great, but need a touch up fairly often. Granted, I'm early on in learning, and better to beat up these, which I bought for about fifty bucks than to beat up something I spent a lot on. That said, I think it's great that Cliff was able to get a couple of quality U.S. made chisels.
I just got a couple of them myself, trying to upgrade from my blue ones a couple at a time( you have to buy 2 to get the free shipping at Craftsman studio).
One thing that I am curious about is the 35 degree recommended angle, because all the stuff I see on handcut dovetails say 25 degrees or less for chopping to avoid the wedge effect.
I have noticed on T Chisels video that he seems to chop with a Irwin(marples) and clean up with the LNs. Do any of you guys do this?
The LN 1/2" has been my favorite tool for some time now . . . balanced, sharp, and sweet!
(Although the LN Scrub Plane and LV Bevel-Up Jointer are catching up fast!)
Cliff, you won't regret it! Let us know when you have them in hand.
I see dangerous trends or flaws in my personality through this group therapy. I started with Marples chisels and then bought Two Cherries chisels for those special projects. Then I bought Ashley Iles as my special set over my Two Cherries... now the Lie-Nielsens. Hello, my name is Scott and I am an addict.
Rod will understand the spread of my disease... first was the R80RT... then the K100rs... then the R75-90... then that special R90S. Worst of all, I never get rid of the old ones.
When I die there will be battles fought over my hoards.
Scott in Montana
Scott, Those darn old bikes seem to collect in my garage as well, an R90-6, and R60-7, an 850 Commando, a 1930 James..........Rod.
Just opened the box.
Had to play with 'em a bit.
A tad smaller than I expected. I had a longer chisel in my minds eye.
Nice edge. Good cut quality. Tried end grain cuts on pine ( notorious for ugly end grain work) and some tiger wood and maple. Real nice work they do.
There's a problem tho'
I set them next to two matched pieces of wood and they didn't make any DTs. I waited nearly half an hour and nothing happened.