Hi All,
I am thinking about buying some vintage chisels for cutting dovetails. I am not wanting to buy new premium chisels, but rather want to restore vintage socket chisels. I like using vintage tools.
What width socket chisels do you use for cutting dovetails? I have a couple of vintage chisels that need to be restored, and that need handles, and that is what I intend to do.
The 3/8 has about 3" of blade left, and the 1/2" has about 2 1/2" inches of blade left. Is there a problem with these?
However, I know that for dovetails for items like blanket chests, etc., I will need larger chisels.
What do you use? I am thinking that chisels similar to the old Stanley 750s would be ideal.
What widths do you use?
Thanks and regards,
Stew