Irwin Industrial Tools M444/SB6N Boxed Chisel Set, 6-Piece |  | Brand: Irwin
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $94.42
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Seller: Apex Tool Company
Rating:  6 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
Number Of Items: 6
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.8
Dimensions (in): 12.7 x 11.8 x 1.8
MPN: M444/SB6N
Model: M444/SB6N
UPC: 024721096630
EAN: 0024721096630
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| Features:
| • | Long Blade and polypropylene handle for increased leverage | | • | Best Suited for hand or mallet work | | • | High Carbon solid forged steel blade for Maximum edge retention | | • | Contains 1/4-Inch, 3/8-Inch, 1/2-Inch, 5/8-Inch, 3/4-Inch, 1-Inch in box | | • | High carbon solid-forged steel blade |
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Product Description
Designed for the fine woodworker! These Marples Blue Chip chisels will provide years of precision service.
Longer blades (3-1/2" to 4-1/2") and handles for increased leverage.
High carbon solid-forged steel blade for maximum edge retention.
Blade widths measure 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1" and 1-1/4".
Best suited for hand or mallet work.
Requires honing before use.
Polypropylene handles are 4-1/2" long.
Includes protective blade edge covers and attractive wood box for convenient storage.
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 Good chisels and a very good value for the money January 10, 2009
Charlie (Laguna Niguel, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have used this chisel set for more than a year now for a variety of tasks and woods. I have cut/timmed mortise & tenon joints in mahogany, dovetail joints in rosewood and maple, general trim/fitting of joints with poplar and plywoods, and removal of baseboard molding. In all my uses so far, I have found these tools to be fine for my needs.
I am fairly new to woodworking as a hobby and wanted to by a decent, but not expense set of chisels. I am very pleased with my choice.
The handles have held up pretty well, although use of a standard 13 oz. hammer and really beating on the chisel during baseboard removal has caused a bit of damage. Otherwise, the handles remain tight/in good condition and the blades hold their edge reasonably well.
I use the Worksharp 3000 to sharpen these chisels and it isn't difficult to get the edges get nicely sharp. When cutting dovetail joints in very hard wood (rosewood in my experience), the blades need to be resharpened after only a few pins or tails, but I found that I could work for a couple of hours in maple, poplar or mahogany before resharpening.
Like any chisel, the backs need to be flattened before the first sharpening and they definitely need to be sharpened before their first use. I like the appearance of the blue handles, the fit of their shape in my hand and that since the handles are not round they do not tend to roll off the bench easily.
While there are certainly nicer chisels on the market that will take a keener edge or hold that edge longer, you can buy this set of chisels for what a single one of those other chisels cost. Compared to the standard chisels sold by the big home improvement stores, these chisels take a much sharper edge and hold it much longer. This is exactly the choice I was trying to make.
 OK for the price April 26, 2008
E. Holmquist (South Windsor, CT USA)
I agree with other reviewers, the plastic coat is annoying when lapping the back, but I suspect the plastic coat is there for a reason. Once removed, the blades corrode rather quickly compared to my other hand tools like plane blades, carving or lathe tools. Even with a light coat of oil on them, the sharpened tools get pitting on the portions of the blade where the plastic coat has been removed.
They do hold an edge fairly well, and I've had no problems with the handle cracking.
 Good chisels April 8, 2008
J. Ciampi (BX, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I agree with the last reviewer, honing the back was a pain with the clear coat they put on, but once they are sharp they hold an edge.
Another comment, they give you a 1 1/4" NOT a 5/8"
Fine purchase February 23, 2008
Steve Weber Jr. (Foothills of the Rockys)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Delivery time was great
Great condition when recieved
put in nice wooden, dovetail-jointed box
6 stellar chissels
great buy in my opinion
Same ole Bule Chips October 11, 2007
R. G. Thomas (Salmon, Idano, United States)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
The Marples Blue Chip was one of the best intermdiate level user chisels available for many years. I had a few doubts when I ordered this set, that the quality had survived the purchase of the line by Irwin.
After a quick bit of sharpening, to be sure the edge was sharp, I cut a few mortises with the 1/2-inch one. After cutting six mortises I accidentally cut myself with it. It was still sharp enough that the cut looked, felt, and bled, like one from a razor blade.
In conclusion, the only reason they don't earn a fifth star is that the blades are covered with a clear coating, which was a pain to remove so I could hone the backs. If I tried to hone the backs without removing it first it clogged up my stones. I know that the majority of users probably won't hone the back before they sharpen them, so for most people it won't be an issue.
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