02/13/2025
๐จ 12 Types of Chisels & Their Uses ๐จ
1๏ธโฃ Corner Chisel โ Ideal for squaring out corners in wood joinery, commonly used in mortise and tenon joints.
2๏ธโฃ Japanese Chisel โ Traditional high-quality chisels with laminated steel construction, offering superior sharpness and durability.
3๏ธโฃ Framing Chisel โ A heavy-duty chisel with a longer blade, perfect for timber framing and large-scale woodworking.
4๏ธโฃ Bench Chisel โ A versatile, all-purpose chisel used in various woodworking tasks, including shaping and carving wood.
5๏ธโฃ Bolster Chisel โ Designed for cutting and breaking bricks or masonry, often used in construction work.
6๏ธโฃ Cape Chisel โ A metalworking chisel with a narrow blade, mainly used for cutting keyways, slots, and grooves in metal.
7๏ธโฃ Mortise Chisel โ Has a thick and sturdy blade for carving out deep, narrow mortises in woodworking joinery.
8๏ธโฃ Skew Chisel โ Features an angled cutting edge, making it great for creating smooth, detailed cuts in woodturning and carving.
9๏ธโฃ Masonry Chisel โ A specialized chisel for cutting stone, concrete, and bricks, often used with a hammer for breaking hard materials.
๐ Bevel Edge Chisel โ A woodworking chisel with beveled edges, allowing for precise and clean cuts, especially in dovetail joints.
1๏ธโฃ1๏ธโฃ Heavy Duty Bevel Edge Chisel โ A reinforced version of the bevel edge chisel, designed for tougher woodworking applications.
1๏ธโฃ2๏ธโฃ Socket Chisel โ Has a socket-style handle attachment, making it more durable and impact-resistant for heavy chopping tasks.