Somewhat OT question for woodworkers here...

by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 09:41 (3916 days ago)

I have a set of 'garage sale refugee' chisels which I have been using for various gun working tasks and I have come to realize their limitations (read: they're cheap and don't work all that well). So, I've been surfing a bit and looking for a decent set. My intended use will be small inletting jobs. I don't mind buying quality but I am a bit 'price conscious' and don't need professional grade, 24/7 kind of tools.

Midway shows => http://www.midwayusa.com/product/631340/robert-larson-carving-and-inletting-chisel-set-...

Brownells shows => http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/stock-work-finishing/wood-carving-chis...

Are either of these worth their salt? Any other sources or suggestions are appreciated.

Also, are the various sharpening guides worth buying or just keep trying to hone one's skills (pun intended)? I have learned to put a reasonable edge on a knife...

Thank you!