How to Use a Chisel
Use a paring chisel for fine light woodwork, such as shaving or sculpting., Secure the woodwork firmly on your workbench or in your vise., Position the the blade at a slight slant to the line of the wood., Place one hand on the chisel's blade and...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Use a paring chisel for fine light woodwork
A paring chisel has a thin blade beveled at an angle of 15 degrees.
Paring uses the knife-like edge of a paring chisel to slice off small amounts of wood.
When paring, push the paring chisel into the wood while the wood lies flat on a surface. -
Step 2: such as shaving or sculpting.
The more secure the fit, the more control you will have when pushing with force into the wood. , When you pare, you are not taking off large amounts of wood, so you can pare with or against the wood's grain. , This hand controls the forward movement of the chisel. ,,, -
Step 3: Secure the woodwork firmly on your workbench or in your vise.
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Step 4: Position the the blade at a slight slant to the line of the wood.
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Step 5: Place one hand on the chisel's blade and press it against the surface of the wood.
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Step 6: Drive the chisel with the other hand placed on the handle.
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Step 7: Raise or lower the chisel handle to control the depth of the cut.
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Step 8: Repeat action and sharpen the blade as needed.
Detailed Guide
A paring chisel has a thin blade beveled at an angle of 15 degrees.
Paring uses the knife-like edge of a paring chisel to slice off small amounts of wood.
When paring, push the paring chisel into the wood while the wood lies flat on a surface.
The more secure the fit, the more control you will have when pushing with force into the wood. , When you pare, you are not taking off large amounts of wood, so you can pare with or against the wood's grain. , This hand controls the forward movement of the chisel. ,,,
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