WOW! What a remarkable tribute to Lee Valley. I remember reading a rave many years ago (Fine WW?) and - if I remember correctly - they were only slightly expensive. Now they seem outright expensive.
That said, I chose to buy a Harbor Freight set that goes up to 1" (maybe 20 total).* I don't use them often but I've never had a problem. But if I broke one or needed a different size, I'd probably use LV.
* I only buy optional tools at HF when they're on super sale, but it's worked out well for my limited usage.
Doug, the "Wood Loon"
Acton, MA
72, slow road cyclist, woodworking dabbler, tool junkie , and bonsai enthusiast.
Now, if I could just stay focused longer than a few weeks...