How to Protect Chisel Edges from Rust in a Damp Tool Bag
A damp tool bag can rust a chisel edge overnight. The risk is highest when...
Equipment
Full-Length Tang vs Socket Chisels for Heavy Site Use
On a building site, a chisel is not used gently. It gets driven into door...
Best Chisels for Trimming Hardwood Door Linings
Trimming a hardwood door lining is controlled removal, not demolition. You may be shaving a...
How to Flatten a Chisel Back Before Honing the Bevel
Why Flatten the Back of a Chisel? A chisel cuts cleanly only when its bevel...
Best Narrow Chisels for Cleaning Small Lock and Latch Pockets
Why narrow chisels suit lock and latch pockets A lock case or latch needs a...
How to Use a Chisel to Undercut a Timber Joint Shoulder
Undercutting a timber joint shoulder means removing a tiny amount of wood from the inside...
How to Remove a Mushroomed Chisel Handle Ferrule
What you are dealing with A mushroomed chisel handle has spread beyond the ferrule at...
Chisel Handle Shapes Compared for Comfort During Repeated Mallet Work
Chisel handle shape matters most when the work involves hundreds of mallet blows rather than...
What Is a Mortise Chisel Used for in Site Carpentry?
A mortise chisel is a stout, narrow chisel made for cutting the rectangular recesses—mortises—that receive...
How to Chop a Shallow Mortise Without Breaking Through the Back
A shallow mortise is unforgiving because there is little wood between the floor of the...