Chisels (Woodworking)

Woodworking chisels exist in countless varieties and can be used to break chunks out of a piece of wood (e.g. for joinery) or to create fine details of a work of art, depending on the kind you choose.

Bevel Edge Chisels

ToolInfoBox Bevel Edge Chisels
Synonyms:	"chisels", flat bench chisels; DE: Stecheisen, Stechbeitel, "Stemmeisen", DIN 5139 Form B [1]
Type:	hand tool
Material:	wood
Used with:	mallets
Location:	wood workshop
Access Requirements:	upon introduction

The proper driving tool for bevel edge chisels is a wooden mallet (which we'll make soon) and is only used on those chisels that have a metal ring at the end of their handle (or a metal rod going all the way through). Handles without that reinforcement will not withstand hammering without damage! Drive these by hand or using a light piece of scrap wood and they should be fine.

Carving out the frame-bound part of a lock with a bevel edge chisel

To learn how to sharpen and hone these properly, have a look at the first part of this great video class.

Carving Chisels

ToolInfoBox Carving Chisels
Synonyms:	crafting chisels, "wood carving tools"; DE: Schnitzeisen
Type:	hand tool
Material:	wood

Not to be driven with hammers or mallets!