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Richard, I didn’t notice your specifying WOODEN HANDLES when I first read your post. Have a look at these:
Four FOOTPRINT Firmer Chisels £25
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-set-4-footprint-firmer-chisels-/372086931941?hash=item56a21c01e5:g:uYQAAOSw9fRZwXwY
Four FOOTPRINT Bevelled Chisels: £25
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-set-of-4-footprint-cast-steel-bevelled-chisels-/372085940488?hash=item56a20ce108:g:kzIAAOSwwg5Zy~F-
I’d go for both lots; Bevelled for Dovetails and Paring, Firmer for Mortices.
Wooden handles, Brass Ferrules, vintage Sheffield Steel, made in England, trusted Brand, all matching, good condition, £50 the lot. You might even get a discount on postage (it’s the same seller).
I wouldn’t recommend a £65 specialised Waterstone Sharpening Kit. That’s overkill. I’ve got one of these: FAITHFUL Diamond Sharpening Plate £25 (£13 if you don’t want the FAITHFUL Name) 1000 Grit one side, 400 Grit the other. It even comes with a Bench Holder and Wallet.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XMS17DIAMOND-Faithfull-Diamond-Sharpening-Stone-Kit-/272856488034?hash=item3f87839862:g:KU4AAOSwG-1Zw4yr
Plus an ECLIPSE No.36 Honing Guide. £10 or so.
As a beginner myself a couple of years ago, I went trough all the options, reviews, forum threads and condensed it down to what I’m suggesting here. “Buying good tools cheap” as Paul says.
You’ve saved £50 already (that means more tools!) and you’ll have a set of chisels that will last a lifetime with all the sharpening equipment you need.
Kind regards, Alan
- This reply was modified 6 years, 11 months ago by Alan.