A good set of chisels is an important essential
for any woodworker, especially if you produce
a lot of pieces that incorporate artistic elements.
With a sharp chisel made from high quality tempered
steel you can make clean and accurate cuts into
even the hardest woods. Depending on the size
and type of chisel you will be able to make fine
or deep cuts. While some tools will allow you
to get away with a cheaper model, a chisel is
one of the most unforgiving tools a woodworker
ever uses; one wrong cut can completely ruin
a piece, so it is important to buy quality tools
in order to achieve the best results.
The many types of chisel
There are many different types of chisel. A
paring chisel has a much thinner blade than other
types, and is used for removing thin slices of
wood at the finishing stages of your project.
A mortise chisel is designed to knock rectangular
holes called mortises, and so this type is probably
the most sturdy and durable of all chisels; a
mortise chisel also has a shock absorbent washer
so that you can strike it with a mallet without
hurting your hand.
Firmer chisels
Firmer chisels are also a tough and durable
tool, although they should not be struck with
a mallet. Firmer chisels have a thicker blade
than many other types of chisel, and are designed
to make deep cuts into wood. Because of this
they remove large chunks of waste wood with a
single cut, and their strong blades allow you
to pry wood off if necessary.
Irwin Marples chisels
Irwin Marples chisels are designed with quality
and durability in mind. They are made with split
proof handles that are designed to withstand
repeated hammer blows, and Irwin guarantees these
handles with a full replacement warranty if you
do manage to split them. The blades of Irwin
Marples chisels are forged as a single piece
for greater strength, and this process ensures
that the cutting edge will be very slow to dull.
This one piece forging also means that the blade
will resist breakage or bending, even under the
toughest treatment you can mete out to your chisels.
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