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March 2004 - Chipping Away |
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set of chisels cuts down on tasks |
For chopping, turning, paring, mortising or cleaning up corners,
you’ll want more than the common bevel-edge chisel. Hand
pressure is often enough, but when more force is needed, many
chisels are designed to be tapped with a mallet or hammer. Their
blades are hand-forged or made by machine, and the wood or plastic
handles are usually connected to the blade by a tang that extends
into the handle, a blade socket attached to the handle or both.
Hone your chisels as needed and put them away when not in use
to protect the fine, sharp edge of these versatile tools. |
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1. A specialized
corner chisel like this 3/8" version by Veritas with a
guide block ($38) can square off corners. 2.
Japanese chisels are unique because their blades are laminated
steel with a hard, keen edge, such as this 1/16" bevel-edged
one available through Lee Valley ($35). 3.
A heavy-duty 1" firmer chisel like this one by Henry Taylor
Tools ($75) is handy for tasks like chopping mortises. 4.
For restricted spaces in which the handle would be in the way,
another specialty is a cranked-neck chisel, like this 3/8"
Lee Valley version ($14) with a left skewed blade. 5.
Lathe enthusiasts will appreciate a long-handled turning chisel
such as the 3/4" Robert Sorby Spindle Master ($53). 6.
Sash mortise chisels such as this 1/4"
Robert Sorby model ($40) are used for lighter work such as cabinetmaking.
7. Bevel-edge
chisels, everyone’s all-purpose favourite, come with a
edge that is angled on the sides as well as the tip, as on this
3/4" Craftsman ($12). 8.
Carving chisels generally have shorter handles, such as this
Mastercraft with its blade skewing to the right ($99, set of
12). |
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