I have actually, I don’t prefer it. I prefer to use the correct tools for the job as many craftsmen prior to myself have come to the tool for a reason.
So what is your point?
The Brian's way is the only RIGHT way?
To me, taking what one states as their preference and twisting it into them saying it is the "only RIGHT way" is a bit of a stretch and could even be construed as being a bit uncivil.
My solution to ineffective mortise cutting with bench chisels was to find some affordable mortise chisels.
For those who can not afford more than a single set of chisels, they can do what they want in their own shops. If they come to my shop to my tools and a mortise is to be chopped, they will only be offered one of my mortise chisels to do the job. If they want to drill it first, then a different chisel may be offered.
jtk
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