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.
| ToolInfoBox Bevel Edge Chisels | |
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| 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.
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 | |
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| Synonyms: | crafting chisels, "wood carving tools"; DE: Schnitzeisen |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | wood |
Not to be driven with hammers or mallets!
