Setting Up and Sharpening a Chisel
…chisel. Rub the flat face of the chisel back and forth, you might notice the strop starting to blacken as it polishes the chisel. This is natural as the abrasive…
…chisel. Rub the flat face of the chisel back and forth, you might notice the strop starting to blacken as it polishes the chisel. This is natural as the abrasive…
…recommend the following from Paul’s blog: Chisel Unsurpassed So Many Chisel Choices Questions on Chisels- Japanese, Western? A UK Chisel I Like Buying Good Tools Cheap- Starter Chisels UK Robert…
…may not be as versatile: Mortise Chisel Firmer Chisel Butt Chisel Parts of a Chisel Without Highlighting With Highlighting ● Blade ● Side Bevel ● Bevel ● Bolster ◎ Handle…
…the wood with paring cuts Further Reading To read more on the chisel, we recommend the following from Paul’s blog: Chisel Unsurpassed Many Chisel Choices Questions on Chisels- Japanese, Western?…
…and small. “They’re just like the Aldi Chisels!”21 October 2022 Paul first tried out a set of chisels bought from the supermarket chain, Aldi 9 year ago. Paul was so…
…chisels, the chisel handles must be split resistant plastic. You can also use wooden mallets, however, Paul Sellers recommends a chisel hammer as it has a smaller head so you…
Begin by clamping your mortise piece in the vise and using your ½” chisel to create a step down on the two knifewalls. Take your chisel with your non-dominant hand…
…sharp chisel. Take out of the vice and lay flat on the bench top. Place the flat side of your chisel right up against the shoulder line and chop -not…
…chisel”? What to look for in a bevel-edged chisel In Paul’s book “Essential Woodworking Hand Tools” Paul goes into more detail of what to look for in a bevel-edged chisel….
…used in pairs and sometimes with three, very rarely do we use one hinge alone. Equipment needed: Hinge and screws Screwdriver Gauge Chisel Square awl Knife Chisel Hammer Square Place…