Chisels

Hand-cut half-blind dovetails with only a pair of chisels and a mallet

Problems with chisel sharpening? We tackle the common problems and their solutions.

Still handy after all these years

Tim Peters, master furnituremaker and professed hand-tool junkie, heads the woodworking department at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California. He explains here how to sharpen chisels.

Making small parts using a mitersaw or tablesaw can be a dicey affair.

What bevel angle makes the most sense for my wood chisels. Can you cut through the murk and provide some clarity?