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Irwin Marples M444/2 Blue Chip 2-Inch Bevel Edge Woodworking Chisel |  | Brand: Irwin
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $21.83
Buy New: $20.29
as of 11/23/2009 01:53 CST details
You Save: $1.54 (7%)
Seller: acehardwareoutlet
Rating:  2 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 12.2 x 2.8 x 0.5
MPN: M444/2N
Model: M444/2
UPC: 734442201960
EAN: 0734442201960
Availability: Usually ships in 4-5 business days
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| Features:
| • | Professional-grade 2-inch bevel edge woodworking chisel | | • | Longer blade and handle create more leverage | | • | Made from durable solid-forged high-carbon steel | | • | Designed for hand or mallet work | | • | Full lifetime warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Irwin Marples M444/2 Blue Chip 2-Inch Bevel Edge Woodworking Chisel is made from solid-forged high-carbon steel for maximum edge retention. It uses a longer blade and handle to give you added leverage, and is ideal for hand or mallet work. This tool is backed by a lifetime warranty.
Product Description
Chisels & Punches Tool Type: Wood Chisel Blade Width: 2 Overall Length: 10-3/4 Handle Material: Polypropylene
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great value, but won't be your best framing Chisel May 18, 2007
David C. Gulliver (Stratham, NH United States)
When searching for timber framing chisels and slicks, I came across the Marples (now owned by Irwin Industries) 2" M444/2 Blue Chip chisel. For $12.76 and free shipping, I was willing to take a little risk on this item.
In my search, I was looking for a long blade and sturdy handle. The pictures, although nice, did not give dimensions- for those looking- here you go!
Blade width is 2" (scaled at 51mm).
Full width blade length is 5"
Overall length is 11 3/4"
Exposed steel is 7" + 4 3/4" handle
Comments: The chisel came with a plastic tip gaurd which was already deformed and doesn't seem too sturdy. The blade was ground flat on the back and cleanly bevelled as described, with only the tip end coming to a point. I believe the packaging indicated that it arrived sharp, but a quick check of the blade and it is apparent that a rough edge was provided. It needed deburring and a slight angle (28 degrees vs. the shipped at 25 degree) cut to achieve a fine edge. But, there is no need to flatten the back, as it it perfect. The steel is marred and only rough ground, with slight surface imperfections that come out with proper sharpening- but, I did not expect anything better. When compared to the Stanley Fat Max chisels, well, this is far superior on arrival than what I found at the "super" stores. The handle fit was a little off, and there is a left over plastic "nipple" where it was formed. That can be removed with a block of wood and a little fine sandpaper and it does not lay where I hold it anyways. Sheffield steel is what convinced me to buy this and I have no reason to believe that it will not hold an edge as well as any other Sheffield steel blade.
Overall, I think this is a great value, however as a framing chisel it's a little short. I will put it to work and add information (if this site allows it!)It's not in the same arena as "true" Timber Framing chisels like Quarton Barr's, Henry A. Thomas or even a Sorby, however, I am currently unable to afford $75.00 to $120.00 plus shipping for a hobby chisel.
 Marples 2" wood chisel. October 3, 2006
J. Schmitt
I recently got into bowl turning on a lathe. I use a combination of regular lathe chisels and old fashioned wood chisels to hollow out the inside of the bowl. I had the Marples chisels, so those are the ones I used. The Marples chisels are sharp, strong and work so much faster than the regular lathe chisels. I bought a 2" chisel so I could work faster even than with the 1" chisel I had. As a bonus, the 2" chisel is substantially longer than the 1", so easier to use and more effective.
Another plus, the 2" Marples chisel is $15.95, a 1" straight edge lathe chisel by a good manufacturer is $70. The Marples chisel is faster and cuts better. The only draw back, and it is slight, is the length of the chisel. The startard lathe chisel is nearly 2' long, the Marples chisel about 1', so the lathe chisel is better for deep bowls. Considering the price and performance, the Marples is outstanding.
I also use the Marples chisel as a regular chisel and am quite happy with the performance.
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