Things You'll Need:
- Butt Chisels
- Cold Chisels
- Deep-mortise Chisels
- Firmer Chisels
- Mortise Chisels
- Paring Chisels
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Step 1
Buy a set of four chisels with 1/4-inch, 1/2-inch, 3/4-inch, and 1-inch wide blades for most work.
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Step 2
Use a firmer chisel with beveled edges for general use.
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Step 3
Make precise cuts with a paring chisel.
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Step 4
Trim wood and make notches with a butt chisel.
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Step 5
Cut a mortise or any other square hole with a mortise or deep-mortise chisel.
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Step 6
Use a cold chisel for cutting metals. Don't ever use a wood chisel on metal.










