Bevel Edge Chisels

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Bevel Edge Chisels

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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: read this page -
ask a tutor if anything is uncertain!
Tutors: Lukas

The proper driving tool for bevel edge chisels is a wooden mallet which 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. They are wall-mounted using a 3D printed holder.