Choosing a wood chisel

Listen to this extended radio story on choosing a wood chisel. (MP3 download)

Woodworking is a great hobby, but it will be more enjoyable and you'll have better results if you have the right tools. A wood chisel is one of those must-have tools for woodworkers, but they're also handy for everyday tasks like opening paint cans and tapping in nails. In this episode of the Living the Country Life radio program, a woodworking expert explains the two types of wood chisels and how they're best used.

Radio interview source: Jeff Mertz, design editor, Wood magazine

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Chisels: Even though the chisel dates back to the dawn of woodworking, it can still do a lot of things for you today. Here's everything you need to know, from the experts at Wood magazine.

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Customized chisel rack: Here are directions for building your own custom rack to keep your sharpened chisels safe and easy to find.