Ok after lots of research and visiting "almost" every hand tool sit eon the net - I'm having trouble finding a moderate set of mortise chisels - there are nto many options out there - Either they are $300 for 3 japanese or $300 for a set of Lee Nielsen (which just starting out I can not justify at this point) Don't worry if money wasn't an issue, I'd just pull a uhaul up to Lie Nielsen and ask for 2 of everything...
Perhaps I'm setting my sights too high? do i really need a 4-6 piece set or are mortise chisels the type of thing you can get by on with only 2 -3 sizes?
If so what are the most popular sizes for mortises, dovetails, etc? I do understand that this is personal preference; I'm just looking for what others find comfortable or use the most.
ALso are there other brands of mortise chisels out there other than
ANd final question - if I am not current making alot of mortises or dovetails, or whatever - can i get by on a really good set of bench /bevel edge chisels?
- Nielsen
- Sorby
- Two Cherries
- JApanese designs
- Hirsh