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   Michmesquite | Mar 08, 2005 09:57pm | #1

   Bill

   I got my L-N set about the same time as you and I have not experienced the same problem. Try putting a micro-edge on a chisel and see if that helps.

   Also, L-N is now shipping their mortise chisels. These are very nice and make mortise chopping a non-event.

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   Michael in San Jose

   "In all affairs it's a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted." Bertrand Russell 

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   Peter36 | Mar 08, 2005 11:28pm | #2

   Hello Bill. I am on my second set of LN bevel edged chisels. The first set would roll the edge under hand pressure, and the second set will start to roll after about 12 dovetails. I also own there mortise chisels but I think that they are fantastic. They hold an edge for a very long time. I use the same sharpening stones and the same techniques on both types of chisels and they are actually both sharpened at the same angle, [factory-30*] I put a microbevel on both styles. Don't know what to tell you but I am still thinking that mine are going back. Do a search on this site for     chisel quality       you should find a discussion about my chisels. I would expect a lot more for the money. Peter

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   Peter36 | Mar 09, 2005 01:30pm | #3

   How long do yours take to dull?

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   bill1951 | Mar 09, 2005 09:43pm | #5

   Thanks for everyone's comments.

   Peter36 - The LN chisels became dull after cleaning up three mortise and tenon joints (two red oak and one cherry).  The mortises were cut first on the drill press and the tenons were first cut with a router and a table saw.

   Bill

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   VomSorb | Mar 09, 2005 06:06pm | #4

   These complaints have been floating around the 'net for a while.  Looks like quality control slipped on more than a few batches.  I'd send the back for a refund and give them time to work out the kinks.  In the meantime, Two Cherries and others make perfectly fine chisels that you can count on.