That is about what I suspected, that the continuing pounding will  
keep the handle situated.  Perhaps I'll spend some time and  
experiment with my 1/4" one.

dave

On Jan 16, 2008, at 2:56 PM, Bob Passaro wrote:

> I haven't used the L-N mortising chisels, but I have used their  
> bevel edged chisels a lot for chopping dovetails and such lighter  
> weight work. I think if you are pounding on a socket chisel handle  
> regularly they will tend to stay tight. Every time you hit it, the  
> handle is reseated. I would guess that if you chopped a couple of  
> mortises with it, you might eliminate the problem.
>
> But if you still have trouble with it after some requisite pounding  
> I wouldn't hesitate to contact LN and get their take on it. I have  
> always found them to be very responsive about customer service and  
> standing behind their products.
>
> -- Bob in Eugene
>
>>
>> I
>>
>> imagine this would not be an issue if I'm pounding on these  
>> chisels to chop out mortises, but should
>>
>> these handles be coming loose just from prying out these chips?   
>> Second, a more fundamental question.
>>
>> Are socket chisels really suitable for heavy mortising?   Have any  
>> of you
>>
>> galoots used these lie-nielsen mortise chisels (or any other  
>> socket mortise chisels) for heavy mortising?
>>
>>  a try.
>>
>> dave
>> in Milwaukee
>
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