New Stanley 16-793 Sweetheart 750 Series Socket Chisel 8 Piece Set quality chisels at a sweetheart priceBy Kelly HowardQuality Chisels at a Sweetheart Priceby Chris Gochnour4/7/2011SUMMARY REVIEWWhen staney stopped making its 750 series of socket chisels more than 40 years ago, the demand didn't stop. Revered for their quality and price, these chisels have been widely sought-after on the second-hand tool market for years. Now Stanley has revived the 750 series, offering a great tool with a price that's within reach.The 750s are manufactured in Sheffield, England, from high-carbon, chrome steel (the originals were made in the United States). They are precisely machined with clean and consistent beveled edges, 30° factory-ground bevels, and reasonably flat backs.The chisels required a few minutes of sharpening and flattening before use. Most of the blades in the set had very flat backs, but some needed a bit of extra work to flatten. Overall, I gave the set a B for flatness. One other thing you'll need to do is lightly hammer the handles into the sockets.What appeals to me most about the new 750s is their form. They are shorter than other chisels I own. The short length, combined with an easy-to-grip hornbeam handle, gives ... » More Information about Stanley 16-793 Sweetheart 750 Series Socket Chisel 8 Piece Set.Monday, June 27, 2011
Stanley 16-793
New Stanley 16-793 Sweetheart 750 Series Socket Chisel 8 Piece Set quality chisels at a sweetheart priceBy Kelly HowardQuality Chisels at a Sweetheart Priceby Chris Gochnour4/7/2011SUMMARY REVIEWWhen staney stopped making its 750 series of socket chisels more than 40 years ago, the demand didn't stop. Revered for their quality and price, these chisels have been widely sought-after on the second-hand tool market for years. Now Stanley has revived the 750 series, offering a great tool with a price that's within reach.The 750s are manufactured in Sheffield, England, from high-carbon, chrome steel (the originals were made in the United States). They are precisely machined with clean and consistent beveled edges, 30° factory-ground bevels, and reasonably flat backs.The chisels required a few minutes of sharpening and flattening before use. Most of the blades in the set had very flat backs, but some needed a bit of extra work to flatten. Overall, I gave the set a B for flatness. One other thing you'll need to do is lightly hammer the handles into the sockets.What appeals to me most about the new 750s is their form. They are shorter than other chisels I own. The short length, combined with an easy-to-grip hornbeam handle, gives ... » More Information about Stanley 16-793 Sweetheart 750 Series Socket Chisel 8 Piece Set.
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