What Are Chisels Used For?
The chisel is one of the most versatile tools available. Chisels are used on wood, stone and steel. Does this Spark an idea?
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Definition
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A chisel is a tool with a specifically shaped cutting edge, and a handle which can be tapped with a hammer or mallet. Chisels can be used to cut wood, metal or stone.
Wood
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Chiseling wood There are many kinds of chisels for use with wood. They come in a variety of widths, from as narrow as ¼ of an inch, to as wide as two inches, and more. Wood chisels have a beveled cutting edge.
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Stone
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Chiseled marble Chisels for working in stone come in a variety of shapes, and are used at different stages of stone carving. Point chisel, flat chisel, and tooth chisel are a few examples. Stone chisels are made of hardened steel.
Metal
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Small chisel on metal A cold chisel is used for chipping, grooving or shearing metal. It is made of tempered steel and has a less acute cutting angle than other types of chisels.
Maintenance
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Chisel blades must be kept sharp for best performance. A dull chisel will blemish or bruise stone, chip or gouge wood, and mar steel. Oiling chisels periodically helps ward off rust.
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