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Chisels
Most people immediately think of power tools when they think
of a home wood working shop. You must have a table saw, a
drill press, a band saw and a jointer if you have a wood
shop right? More power! While these tools are very effective
and indispensable in the home wood shop, it is important not
to underestimate the importance of some hand tools as well.
Many hand tools do not have a very important place in a
modern workshop, however when it comes to a tool that is
useful for almost every project, consider investing in a
quality set of chisels. Chisels are a very old fashioned
tool, however their use is still very common, and almost all
wood workers; both professional and amateur find them
indispensable.
Chisels come in a wide variety of sizes ranging from ¼” to
2” wide and everything in between increasing in increments
of 1/8”. If you are just starting out, it is a good idea to
buy a set of chisels. A good four piece set will get you ¼”
½” ¾” and 1” bevel edged chisels which are the most common.
With bevel edged chisels you can remove large chunks of
unnecessary wood debris and even trim down a piece of wood
for the perfectly snug fit.
You can buy chisels with wooden or plastic handles. Some
chisels are designed to only be used by hand, while others
can be used with a gentle tap of a mallet as well. It is
important not to use a mallet with most wood handled chisels
as you may split the handle and damage the tool.
Bevel edged chisels are the most common; however you can
find other types of chisels as well. A skew chisel is
designed to cut cleaner than a square ended chisel and it
requires much less force, which may make it easier to use.
You can also purchase trimming chisels which are designed to
do just that, trim the edge of a project.
It is important to store your chisels properly so you do not
dull the edges too quickly. The best way to store them is in
a wooden box or in a canvas roll. Be sure to use a material
that will not cut easily as the edges of properly sharpened
chisels are very sharp and can harm you. When your chisels
dull, you can have them professionally sharpened or learn
the proper techniques to sharpen them yourself. It is not a
difficult process; however it does require care and proper
technique in order to do it properly.Don't
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