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PSI Woodworking LCHSS8 Wood Lathe HSS Chisel Set 8Piece

Last Updated: September 11, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
343
Old Reviews
220
Unverified
24
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4 meters
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Review Analysis - 99 recent, verified reviews

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Build Quality
 23
steel, wood, snapped, handles, chisels
+57%
-43%
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" ...  Great set of chisels, I have already used them on hard wood and green wood to see how they would do.  ...  "
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" ...  My wood lathe sat around for awhile, then finally I bought a mini metal lathe and was hooked once I did a few simple things.  ...  "
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" ...  They are sturdy and do the job.  ...  "
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" ...  Large heavy duty tools but not too heavy, perfect for getting the job done!  ...  "
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" ...  These tools were great for turning, l liked how long and sturdy the felt.  ...  "
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" ...  When I used them, they did their job, made a square piece of wood round and got the job done. ... The handles are rather small, so if you are a guy who likes to really grip the tool and move it around, don't expect such ability.  ...  "
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" ...  However, once you try some tools made from better steel you won't go back to these. ... I wasn't putting much pressure on it and it snapped well beyond the tool rest so it must have had a micro-fracture in the steel.  ...  "
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" ...  Great for beginners Solid craftsmanship.  ...  "
Price
 14
money, value, set, worth, worth the money
+100%
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" ...  Great buy and value!  ...  "
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" ...  Needed a little sharpening out of the box but they are a great value for the money  ...  "
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" ...  Very good tool for the money.  ...  "
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" ...  definitely worth the purchase!  ...  "
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" ...  They are a first rate product.  ...  "
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" ...  Good tools for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  This set was great for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  For the money, a great deal.  ...  "
Fit
 9
hold, tools, handles, wood, tools seem
+44%
-56%
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" ...  Snapped during first use.  ...  "
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" ...  unfortunately two tools broke within 20 minutes of opening .  ...  "
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" ...  Not sharp, won't stay sharp and broke two handles on first day.  ...  "
Comfort
 7
tools, steel, sharpened, hold, handles
+57%
-43%
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" ...  All the tips were in good shape.  ...  "
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" ...  Best to hit them lightly & often to avoid needing heavy sharpening that could throw off the angle.  ...  "
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" ...  I wasn't putting much pressure on it and it snapped well beyond the tool rest so it must have had a micro-fracture in the steel.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice long handles and the tool just naturally fits your hands.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 6
beginners, small, sharpen, set of tools, easy
+100%
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" ...  An inexpensive yet strong set of tools, can recommend.  ...  "
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" ...  Pro: The set is a great beginner set!  ...  "
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" ...  They are easy to sharpen and a good size for both big and small projects.  ...  "
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" ...  Works for what I do, dulls easy  ...  "
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" ...  Good for beginners  ...  "
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" ...  Great starter set for beginners!  ...  "
Overall performance
 6
job, job done, sturdy, speed, gets
+83%
-17%
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" ...  This set really did the job.  ...  "
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" ...  They are sturdy and do the job.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a great starter set and definitely gets the job done.  ...  "
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" ...  Awesome set of chisels, weren’t the sharpest out of the box but using a Wolverine jig and slow speed bench grinder puts a nice edge on these and they rip through wood like butter.  ...  "
As Gift
 4
son, got, get, christmas, bought
+100%
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" ...  I bought these as a gift for my fiancé.  ...  "
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" ...  My son wanted these for Christmas and was thrilled to get them.  ...  "
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" ...  Got this as a gift for a young man that does woodworking as a hobby.  ...  "
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" ...  Urchased s a gift.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 4
already, update, months, month, 2018
+50%
-50%
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" ...  Ordered May 15, 2018 and 3 have already broken.  ...  "
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" ...  Only had it 4 months 2 have broken already  ...  "
Delivery
 4
set, today, delivered, condition, box
+75%
-25%
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" ...  I just received the set yesterday.  ...  "
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" ...  Arrived in great condition  ...  "
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" ...  I got it used and it arrived like it was brand new.  ...  "
Setup
 3
set, good
+100%
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" ...  An inexpensive yet strong set of tools, can recommend.  ...  "
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" ...  Good for an introduction set of tools.  ...  "
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" ...  The set worked well for a while.  ...  "
Hair
 3
tool, handles, good, get, cutting
+100%
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" ...  The set I received was in excellent condition, all cut good enough first time used, the box is solid & straight, no loose handles and none have broken since purchased in Oct 2018.  ...  "
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" ...  These stay sharp for a good amount of time, even when cutting hardwood.  ...  "
Storage
 3
storage box, rack, handle, chisels, box
+33%
-67%
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" ...  I tried something a bit larger (8 inch bowl) and both the large and medium size bowl gouges snapped off inside the handle.  ...  "

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Size:  4 meters
4 meters
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