2 good entry level chisel Narex?

[BigBoreBLR]

Looking to upgrade from a 8 buck chisel.

Like a general purpose 1/4 and maybe 3/8ths chisel.

Narex 8101 maybe?

 

[ZUG]

This is from Paul Seller's Blog and if he likes them that's good enough for me :thumbsup: .
"Narex chisels ”“ a good buy all round
Well, we ordered these and have been testing several sets before we order for the school. Will test them further, but so far they fair exceptionally well. I would say go ahead and buy without reserve.”

 

[Vaino]

Don't use that many straight chisels in that many widths. Saw some shallow gouges, but mostly straight chisels. Personally, wouldn't buy the sets of straight chisels for gunmaking....Fred

 

[excess650]

I bought this Narex set and think them to be pretty good.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131740592529?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[Ames]

Link busted?

 

[excess650]

I suspect it is blocked by the forum, so a brainfart on my part.

Narex 5 piece set, 4mm flat, 3mm, 6mm, 8mm gouges, 3mm V tool

70mm blades on 82mm handles x 40mm diameter, flat on one side to prevent rolling, heat treated chrome vanadium 61-62 HRc and sharp!

I would like to add a few others, but these are a good start.

do a net search for Narex palm chisels

 

[Zonie]

Here's a link to a place that sells Narex chisels.
http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=67707&cat=1,41504

They are made in the Czech Republic.

I've used Marples chisels for a number of years.
Mine were made in Sheffield, England and they have done everything I've ever asked of them.

Then, when I think about it, some of the higher quality chisels sold by Ace hardware have worked well too and their prices are usually less than the chisels made by the Notable Brand Name companies.

 

[Vaino]

Many years ago when just starting to build was lucky to find 2 sets of differently sized chisels which were bent straight chisels, some gouges and some other varieties. Total cost for the 2 sets of 5 chisels each was $13. The steel in these chisels holds an edge well and are my main "go to" chisels.

Also was lucky to have bought some cheap flat chisels 1/2", 3/4" amd 1" wide . These are used w/ a mallet and have stood up well.

Have also made some specialty chisels from 02 steel and some from hardened screw drivers.

Chisels today are very expensive and I was lucky in finding these 3 sets.....a few yrs later the only chisel sets in hardware stores were from China and were lousy to the point of being useless......Fred

 

[Rifleman1776]

Not familiar with Narex brand. But, with any low priced chisel set be cautious. Some have very short tangs. I inherited some and with very little force the tang would cause the handle to fail. This is possibly a very dangerous condition. I was fortunate.
I have made several chisels and scrapers from old screwdrivers. My technique is simple (expert blacksmiths and machinists, get ready to erp. :barf: ) I simply put the screwdriver in a vise and heat the end with a propane torch then bang it into shape I want with a ball peen hammer. While still hot I quench in either oil or water, whichever is handy. Then I grind to an edge and sharpen. Works for me.

 

[duelist1954]

I have three Narex chisels...quality is excellent, but they are a little bit long for inletting work.