A chisel is one of the most utilitarian and oldest hand tools for woodworking. And a good wood chisel, in particular, has sharp beveled cutting edges, holds those edges well, sharpens easily, and ...

A bevel edge chisel isn't the most commonly used tool a homeowner might need, but when a job calls for it, there is no replacement. A chisel is a very basic hand tool and has a specific job. A ...

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It’s the quintessential order of operations in woodworking, and it’s nearly always true. Usually, you’ll cut the mortise first, then size the tenon to fit. There are good reasons for this rule too. If ...