Using Paring/PatternMaker Chisels

[ken hatch]

Ken; did the backs and side bevels require much work. From the photos you posted the lands look quite sharp near the cutting edge.

Stewie,

No, the the chisels are pretty much ready for wood. I still have a hard time believing there was this nice a set of pre WWII chisels available at any price point.

ken

[lowell holmes]

I have a paring knife, chisels, razor knifes . . . . all have been used to chop and pare.

[Stewie Simpson]

Stewie,

No, the the chisels are pretty much ready for wood. I still have a hard time believing there was this nice a set of pre WWII chisels available at any price point.

ken

Ken; very nice purchase with those paring chisels. I spent today modifying this partial set of firmer chisels to beveled edge with sharp lands for dovetail work. A bit under 2hrs work per chisel which includes the initial grinding on cbn. Honing work starts with the 400g stone and ends at 13000.

[ken hatch]

Ken; very nice purchase with those paring chisels. I spent today modifying this partial set of firmer chisels to beveled edge with sharp lands for dovetail work. A bit under 2hrs work per chisel which includes the initial grinding on cbn. Honing work starts on the 400g stone.

Stewie,

I expect those will make wonderful dovetail chisels. I have a set of Ash London Pattern chisels and they are so light you almost forget they are in hand.

Good work,

ken

[John Stevens]

Many thanks Ken, for sharing your experience with paring chisels. Thanks also to those who added theirs to this thread.

—John

[ken hatch]

Many thanks Ken, for sharing your experience with paring chisels. Thanks also to those who added theirs to this thread.

—John

John,

Anytime, I hope it helps,

ken

[Brandon Speaks]

This is an interesting thread, I have been toying with the idea of getting a couple dedicated pairing chisels. What would be the best current maker to look at. Looks like Sorby and Blue Spruce are the main two current makers.

I do have one Japanese slick that I need to use a bit more, but thought it would be good to get a western variant as well before deciding which system to invest in.

[ken hatch]

This is an interesting thread, I have been toying with the idea of getting a couple dedicated pairing chisels. What would be the best current maker to look at. Looks like Sorby and Blue Spruce are the main two current makers.

I do have one Japanese slick that I need to use a bit more, but thought it would be good to get a western variant as well before deciding which system to invest in.

Brandon,

I have the Sorby chisels and they are very good paring chisels. While the Blue Spruce paring chisels are beautiful I have a problem with A2 iron in general for use in chisels and really think it is not the best steel to use in paring chisels for reasons that have been beat to death. As always with woodworking tools, YMMV.

ken