What to Look for in a Site-Ready Chisel Sharpening Kit
A site-ready chisel sharpening kit should do more than produce a keen edge on a...
Equipment
Firmer Chisel vs Mortise Chisel for Cutting a Deep Slot
A deep slot—a long, narrow recess cut across the grain or along a board—can be...
How to Keep a Chisel Cutting Straight Across the Grain
Keeping a chisel cut straight across the grain comes down to three things: a sharp...
Best Chisels for Cleaning Up a Timber Housing Before Assembly
What the job asks of a chisel A timber housing—also called a housing joint or...
How to Use a Chisel to Remove a Thin Glue Line from a Joint
Why a thin glue line needs a light touch A squeezed-out bead of wood glue...
Chopping Chisels vs Paring Chisels for Fitting Timber Joints
Chopping chisels and paring chisels may have the same bevel-and-edge shape, but they are built...
How to Choose a Chisel Handle Material for Cold-Weather Work
Cold weather changes how a chisel handle feels and how reliably it takes a blow....
Best Chisels for Trimming Hardwood Thresholds to Fit
What trimming a hardwood threshold demands A threshold that catches on a door or sits...
How to Cut a Recess for a Flush-Fitting Door Bolt by Hand
Tools and materials A flush bolt should sit level with the face of the door,...
Chisel Sharpening Stones vs Diamond Plates for Site Maintenance
Chisels and plane irons need a sharp, flat edge; the choice between waterstones and diamond...