In this video, I demonstrate how to sharpen a heavily damaged chisel using a slow speed grinder and water stones. This ...

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 chisel is one of the most useful tools in the workshop, but it's important to know how to use it. For example, after routing out a mortise for a door hinge, use the flat side of the chisel for ...

In fact, using a bench chisel is bound to quickly chip the blade or mushroom the handle, which is why the mortise chisel was developed in the first place. Mortise chisels are large, thick, and heavy, ...