Cutting deep, precise mortises? A mortise chisel is built for the job! Here’s how to use it effectively for strong, clean joinery. 👀 #Woodworking #HandTools #Joinery FBI Director Kash Patel ...

If you’re making the mortise with a hollow chisel mortiser or router, the bit will be a nominal size. If you’re using a 3/8-inch bit, it’s easier to cut a 3/8-inch wide mortise.

Mortise chisels, with their thick, straight blades, are the best for cutting precise, deep mortises. Angled on the sides, beveled-edge chisels are for finer detailing and general wood shaping.

0 0 This article was originally published with the title “Improved Square Chisel Mortiser and Borer” in SA Builders Vol. 17 No. 1build (January 1894), p. 16 ...

0 0 This article was originally published with the title “Mortising Chisel” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 10 No. 16 (December 1854), p. 124 doi:10.1038/scientificamerican12301854-124j ...

The wood chisel works by either pressing the blade into the wood with hand pressure or by tapping the handle with a hammer or mallet. A few different designs are available. The bench design works for ...

Look for a mortise chisel that holds its edge well and is easy to sharpen. Paring Chisels You’ll rarely use a mallet on paring chisels, as they are longer and thinner, with blades that flex more.

Best for Beginners: DeWalt Short-Blade Wood Chisel Set Best Bench Chisel: Ashley Iles ½-Inch MK2 Bevel-Edged Chisel Best Mortise Chisel: Narex Mortise Chisel Set ...