TYPES OF CHISELS
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There are many different types of chisels and each has a particular use. Some of the more common chisels are shown below. The handles of most chisels are made from ash, beech, box wood or plastic and a mallet (not a hammer) is normally used to apply force. |
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Safety is always a consideration when using chisels.
The diagram on the left shows a paring chisel being used to shave the
edge of a piece of wood a small amount. Each time the mallet forces the
chisel downwards a small amount of wood is parred away from the edge.
Whatever chisel is selected to be used they all should be sharp. A blunt
chisel tends to slip off the surface of the material being cut. If the
chisel slips in the direction of the person using it a serious accident
can occur. |
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The diagrams on the left and right show how easy it is to have an accident with a chisel. Think - safety first. |
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BEVEL edged
chisels are slightly undercut making them easy to push into corners.
They are normally used for finishing dovetail joints. |
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QUESTIONS: 1. Draw a diagram showing how a piece of material should be safely set up on a workbench for use with a chisel. 2. Draw and label the three types of chisels mentioned above. |
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