"They're just like the Aldi Chisels!"
Paul first tried out a set of chisels bought from the supermarket chain, Aldi 9 year ago. Paul was so impressed with them he bought enough sets for students to use in his woodworking school.
Aldi chisels bought by Paul circa 2013
Paul first tried out a set of chisels bought from the supermarket chain, Aldi 9 year ago. Paul was so impressed with them he bought enough sets for students to use in his woodworking school.
“Aldi Chisels” has become a highly searched term by woodworkers looking for good quality cheap chisels. “They’re just like the Aldi chisels” is a term I have heard at the workshop here and on the internet. The issue with the “Aldi chisels” is they are not available throughout the year and there is a limited supply. What was it about them that Paul liked? What makes a good chisel? Are other cheap chisels comparable to the original “Aldi chisel”?
What to look for in a bevel-edged chisel
In Paul’s book “Essential Woodworking Hand Tools” Paul goes into more detail of what to look for in a bevel-edged chisel. His book is available to purchase at our online shop here.
An excerpt from Paul’s Book “Essential Woodworking Hand Tools” page 134