🪓 Stanley 16 971: 6-Piece FatMax Chisel Set for Precision Woodworking Review

My problem is as follows. While I don't expect the edge to be sharpened to 1000 grit right away, I do expect the edge to be straight. So far I've had to rework the edges on 3 of the 6 chisels I've purchased due to chipping or poor sharpening. In one case it was so bad that I literally put the chisel up and down, sanded it down and started over. Additionally, they're coated in a type of hard-to-remove rust preventative that, unless cleaned with a dish sponge and Goo Gone, will clog your stones…

Very nice set made in England. All chisels are sharp. You can cut the edge of the paper or sharpen a pencil right out of the box. You can polish them a bit with water stones, but I don't see the need for it yet. All buttons are large, just under 5 inches, oval instead of round. Top and bottom for positioning fingers Very comfortable in the hand Hardness not so outstanding compared to old Stanley Handyman chisels My set had cracks around the striking cap Not to the point of being unusable but…

I bought this set to have good chisels on hand when I need them. For some reason I figured the chisels would be short and short. You are not. The handles are about 5 inches long. Blade lengths vary from 4 1/2" to 5". The steel rod goes completely through the handle and is closed with a flat steel cap. When tapping the ends of the handles with a hammer (or the palm of your hand), do not tap the plastic. The energy is transferred directly to the chisel head via a steel shank. The thick handles…

High quality set. The edges were correct and right out of the box. Not as spicy as I'd like, but that's personal preference. They all took the 2000 grit well, I haven't used them long enough to speak of edge retention. The rubber grips help me get a good grip when my hands get sweaty. I like the metal knob on the back of the handle. I know I won't ruin the pen by hitting it with a hammer. Decent starter kit. This set does not include dual size FaxMax chisels, I will order them separately. I…

I don't work with wood, but I do use chisels for things like scraping car seals or when I need a sharp, beveled edge to finish or remove metal on a hinged door , so my chisels are all chipped and chipped. Well, all automotive transmission shops are familiar with the infamous green seals on Honda transmissions that are glued to the body and cannot be scraped off. I wonder why these garages charge so much for transmission rebuilds? Because it takes an hour of work to remove the factory seals! As…