Round Back Dovetail Chisels by Ashley Iles
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	Set of 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1" and both skew chisels. ($169.95) Out of stock   1/8" wide ($30.95) In Stock   1/4" wide ($22.95) In Stock   3/8" wide ($24.95) Out of stock   1/2" wide ($26.95) In Stock   3/4" wide ($28.95) In Stock   1" wide ($30.95) In Stock   Pair of 1/4" Fishtail Skew Chisels ($59.95) In Stock
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Round-back chisels are a traditional chisel profile that appeared typically on larger sized chisels, but died out sometime in the late 19th century. Ashley Iles has resurrected the style in a light, nimble set designed for dovetailing. The chisels have a half oval cross-section, which means that they are relieved at the sides which gives clearance for getting into the corner of a dovetail. Though light, the chisels have proper tangs and bolsters, and so you can use a mallet on the bubinga handles (albeit with a light touch). They are made like carving tools, and are hand forged and hand ground. The steel used is oil hardening high carbon steel (O1), which means that the chisels can be ground to a low angle for better penetration and more control. (Lower bevel angles require less force for the same depth of cut, and less force means more control.) The shallower bevel also means that chisel will move less in the cut. The chisels come with a 25 degree bevel. For best performance, try to maintain this angle or just add a true micro-bevel of a few degrees for added strength. The chisels have a very nice feel to them. Though they're strong enough for light malleting, they're ground thin enough so that they have that slight flex you find in top quality (although much longer) paring chisels. In addition to the four sizes of chisels, Ashley Iles has added a pair of left and right handed single bevel fishtail skew chisels for cleaning up the corners of a blind dovetail. Made in England.
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