Thread: Chisels and files

Luban chisels could be a good starting point. This is where I started too.

If you do a Google then a set of 6 is about $100.

Second hand Marples on eBay could be another option.

I'm very happy with my Narex set of chisels.

With respect to the saw files, this is what I use for 12-14 tpi saws, purchased from GasWeld.

4-188-06-2-0-BAH | Bahco Taper Saw File 6" | Gasweld

Hi D. I took the plunge and ordered the 10 pack because I too was looking for the same size files. Initial outlay is high but cost per file can't be beat. These were recommended to me and they are some of the quickest cutting I have used

Thanks folks. Looks like i might be out of luck on the files.

Hi Deronys,

Being a newbie, my chisels are also a Luban set of 6 that I bought secondhand from a fellow forumite. Works quite well for dovetail in pine (haven't done much with hardwood), though they seem to require re-honing quite often.

Since then I've bought a few beat up Titan chisels from GT/Marketplace, though they are a PITA to restore without a proper grinding setup. I spent many hours on sandpaper on tile & diamond plate without making much progress. Fortunately, a mate offered to initialise the bevels on his Tormek and they are now a decent user.

Cheers,
Andy

Hello Deronys, Dapto Market occasionally has some good chisels for reasonable prices.
I can vouch for the Narex Bench chisels, I just brought my second set of FB Market place. These are for me as the first set went to the Woodworking club, I am a member of.

I can even offer to flatten the backs and establish the bevel for you, as I am in the Illawarra.

Thanks for the recommendations, I'll keep it in mind. With a 9mo old its a bit harder to coordinate myself to get to markets early enough, but I'll have to remember that option.

Pat, that is a very kind offer, i might take you up on it when i get a couple of chisels. Which club are you a member of?

Hello Deronys, I am member of the Illawarra Woodworkers Group, Fairy Meadow

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Ah, I've been meaning to drop in to a meet one day. Thanks for the reminder!

For those that are curious, BGS will can special order the Bahco 6in double extra slim tapered file (4-188-06-2-0) for $10.86 per piece, and i just ordered them individually where the previous advice was 10pk only.