A wood chisel is a tool with a handle and a bevelled sharpened cutting blade. Usually used in conjunction with a mallet or hammer to shape, carve or work on a solid piece of wood. It is possible to chop out a corner and cut mortises. Also it can be used to scrape off unwanted layers of varnish, glue or paint etc.
What is a wood chisel and what is it used for?
A wood chisel is a tool with a handle and a bevelled sharpened cutting blade. Usually used in conjunction with a mallet or hammer to shape, carve or work on a solid piece of wood. It is possible to chop out a corner and cut mortises. Also it can be used to scrape off unwanted layers of varnish, glue or paint etc.