Chuck Melton Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 I have been trying to get better with chisels and I am wondering if anyone uses old stanley 720s? I feel like they might be a bit long to maintain control of. I am planning on buying some additional chisels but I am debating between getting some shorter bevel edged chisels, or expanding the variety that I have. I've been going through the process of getting the set of 720s I have flattened and adequately sharpened, and I am definitely not blaming the tool for my lack of skill, but if anyone has experience with these chisels, I'd love any advice you can spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 They work fine. I have some that belonged to my Dad, and maybe my Grandfather before him. I like long chisels. You can see what you are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G S Haydon Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Chuck I have similar feelings when I buy a new chisel and I'm assuming the 720's have only seen light use so they are still long. When I have used a chisel for a few years the length always reduces and so when you get a new one they initially feel awkward. I would say keep practicing and if you want to try another type get to a store where you can pick one up and feel the balance and control before you buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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