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  1. 4th January 2013, 04:08 PM #1
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    Default Made to Order chisels

    After reading this, someone may tell me where to buy exactly what I am after rather than have them hand made. That is fine with me.

    I am after 3 chisels, 1/8" (3.2mm), 1/4" (6.4mm) and 1/2" (12.7mm) . I hope my imperial to metric conversion is ok.

    I prefer Butt chisels due to their short lenght. 17 - 18cm total length.

    I want to use them for fine dovetailing and therefore require a very fine bevel on the edge. 0.0 to 0.5mm for at least the first 30mm of the blade.

    I live in Melbourne so would prefer to have them made or sourced locally.

    I am now using a japanese Dozuki 150mm fine precision pull saw along with a Bridge City JM-1 Joint Maker (with guide blocks) which has made the cutting of the dovetails an absolute dream. I want to get the chisilling bit in more in line with the quality of the cutting so any advice will be more than welcome.

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  3. 4th January 2013, 04:44 PM #2
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    Harold and Saxon Chisel and Tool Co - About Us
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    Harold and Saxons are very highly regarded, and for good reason.
    I am out of touch with their processing times, but in the past there has been something of a wait for their custom chisels.
    If you would like them sooner you might consider Blue Spruce or Lee Valley.
    Otherwise, the wait for Harold and Saxons will be worth it.
    I have the Blue Spruce and love them. Mine have cocobolo handles FWIW.
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  5. 5th January 2013, 09:19 AM #4
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    Hi Scribbly Gum and Pac man

    Thank you very much for the prompt and informataive replies. They are good places for me to start with.
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  6. 5th January 2013, 12:25 PM #5
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    I am waiting on my H&S chisels ordered through the group buy. As I understand it, there are delays.

    However even though I want them, rather than looking at other options, I am prepared to wait - from all accounts, they are that good.
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