Single vs. multiple hollows
Posted: Mon May 26, 2014 7:39 pm
I'm having trouble tracking down any experience-based commentary on single- vs. multiple- hollow Japanese chisel backs. The only point of interest I've run across periodically is the echoed comment that paring using a single-hollow chisel wider than the support base can be problematic due to the big hollow.
I'm planning towards eventually picking up a set of good "user" bench chisels and possibly a paring chisel or two. How much is the above concern about paring legitimate? Are there other practical considerations between single- vs multiple- hollow chisels?
Put another way, I'm trying to dial in the set of characteristics that define a solid set of user chisels vs. the higher-end "bench jewelry" type stuff.
I'm planning towards eventually picking up a set of good "user" bench chisels and possibly a paring chisel or two. How much is the above concern about paring legitimate? Are there other practical considerations between single- vs multiple- hollow chisels?
Put another way, I'm trying to dial in the set of characteristics that define a solid set of user chisels vs. the higher-end "bench jewelry" type stuff.