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   Lar55 | Jun 21, 2003 09:40pm | #1

   I own them and really like them and I also like Stubai.  There are several good ones out there, I think it's really a personnel preference.

   Lar

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   eddiefromAustralia | Jun 22, 2003 12:40am | #2

   Gary,

   They're fine, no problems at all with Two Cherries/Kirschen (Same chisel, two brand names a/c English and German version). 

   You'll need to sharpen them far less frequently than the Blue Chips, which is why I use chisels of this quality.  I saw a set on sale here for AUD199 (6 chisels) = USD135 approx as a price guide.

   Cheers,

   Andrew

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   larry309 | Jun 22, 2003 05:35pm | #3

   I had a set or Marples Blues for about 20 years and last year replaced them with the Two Cherries, the Two Cherries hold an edge much longer.  The only complint is they have a tendency to roll on the bench, so I am carefull where I place them.  I have used them in walnut, oak, cherry, and maple and they work fine, no splintering in the handles.  I am very happy.  I got them from the Museum of Woodworking in NY.

   larry

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   parrothead | Jun 23, 2003 03:22pm | #4

   Hello Gary, I own a set of the two cherry chisels, and like them a lot. I did however have to change the bevel that they came with (30 degree) to about 35 degree. I was using them to chop dovetails in ash and they would not hold an edge. After I change the bevel they worked fine.

   We are the people our parents warned us about. J. Buffett
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   Napie | Jun 25, 2003 12:54am | #5

   I'll put in a plug for finding good old Stanley's, Buck Bros., etc. at the flea market, (I love bringing the old ones back to life).  Usually very good steel and I've bought them for as little as 25 cents.  Just look for backs that are not pitted.  Replacing handles is fun also if they need them.