Bacho Ergo replica chisels from the 70/80s I think - they are very expensive now. Do they make the 1/4” or 3/8” or 1/2” sizes? I have this set, and when honed they are very useful for roughing out and on dovetails (at a push). Happy sawdust making...
Very heavy duty! I like them a lot. They did take a lot of work to flatten, but once done with that and sharpened they will be a go to tool for me. If this is your first set of chisels or your third like me, I don't think you can go wrong. They will last a lifetime. Do yourself a favor and make some wooden covers. The holsters they come with are more for the construction trade than for a woodworker.
They can be used for glue removal, flush trimming but for fine work I would not recommend them. They are a heavy chisel make for construction work but like any chisel, put a sharp edge on it and you would be surprised what it can do for you. I like them and use them a lot.
Thanks for the video. Curious, before you bought them, how did you realize that the handle on these chisels was nearly flush with the plane of the back of the blade? Also, while I see the overall appeal of these chisels and their unitary solid steel construction, your stated "main goal" could have been achieved by buying "cranked neck" chisels. Both European and Japanese tools are available. The cranked neck design allows you to have a full normal grip on the handle while the back of the blade lies dead flush with the work surface. Do you find some advantage for this application to the reworked geometry you achieved?
A friend had referred me to them and I use them for glue removal, paring and mortise work. For the money I would not buy any other brand chisel. The only downfall is that they do not have smaller sizes. Thanks for watching/commenting.
Jeff, Thanks for your reply. I bought a set of Stanley chisels 40 years ago that also have solid steel from tip to top. (Of course, they are no longer made.) I still have them but generally reserve them for shop work. Given the price point, I think the Hultafors will make an excellent set for site work. I went to the website and see that the thoughtful design even includes replaceable nylon contact tops. Could you provide a link to the vendor you bought these from?
I think the reason is that this company is making tools generally for the trades. Thanks for watching. I still do like them as an addtional set to say a set that goes from 1/8 to 2 inches. They lay flat on the work where others do not.
you have to be out of your mind sanding on that for four hours LOL
VERY NICE HULTAFORS
Thanks Alexandre! They hold a nice edge and work great.
Bacho Ergo replica chisels from the 70/80s I think - they are very expensive now. Do they make the 1/4” or 3/8” or 1/2” sizes? I have this set, and when honed they are very useful for roughing out and on dovetails (at a push). Happy sawdust making...
Thanks for watching John and available in metric only as far as I know.
Hi Jeff I'm thinking of getting these but there aren't many reviews , what is your opinion of them so far?
Very heavy duty! I like them a lot. They did take a lot of work to flatten, but once done with that and sharpened they will be a go to tool for me. If this is your first set of chisels or your third like me, I don't think you can go wrong. They will last a lifetime. Do yourself a favor and make some wooden covers. The holsters they come with are more for the construction trade than for a woodworker.
Thanks for your review. Do you recommend these chisels for more delicate woodworking, or just for heavy stuff?
They can be used for glue removal, flush trimming but for fine work I would not recommend them. They are a heavy chisel make for construction work but like any chisel, put a sharp edge on it and you would be surprised what it can do for you. I like them and use them a lot.
Woodworkers rule #16. never place ones blade bevel up on any surface :-)
Not sure I've heard that rule. Thanks for watching and educating me. Can you tell me the other fifteen rules without looking at a cheat sheet?
Thanks for the video. Curious, before you bought them, how did you realize that the handle on these chisels was nearly flush with the plane of the back of the blade? Also, while I see the overall appeal of these chisels and their unitary solid steel construction, your stated "main goal" could have been achieved by buying "cranked neck" chisels. Both European and Japanese tools are available. The cranked neck design allows you to have a full normal grip on the handle while the back of the blade lies dead flush with the work surface. Do you find some advantage for this application to the reworked geometry you achieved?
A friend had referred me to them and I use them for glue removal, paring and mortise work. For the money I would not buy any other brand chisel. The only downfall is that they do not have smaller sizes. Thanks for watching/commenting.
Jeff, Thanks for your reply. I bought a set of Stanley chisels 40 years ago that also have solid steel from tip to top. (Of course, they are no longer made.) I still have them but generally reserve them for shop work. Given the price point, I think the Hultafors will make an excellent set for site work. I went to the website and see that the thoughtful design even includes replaceable nylon contact tops. Could you provide a link to the vendor you bought these from?
Is there a reason they go no smaller than 20mm with this particular range, I'd prefer a set that goes smaller 🤔
I think the reason is that this company is making tools generally for the trades. Thanks for watching. I still do like them as an addtional set to say a set that goes from 1/8 to 2 inches. They lay flat on the work where others do not.
Nice!
Thanks for watching.