Dovetail Chisels are used for cleaning out the interior of dovetail joints
which are typically sawn by hand.
Dovetail chisels
Tang chisels have a spike-like structure imbedded in the handle to make a secure
rigid connection so that the chisel may be struck with a hammer. A socket chisel the end
of the metal blade opposite the cutting edge is formed into a socket to receive a wooden handle
typically struck with a mallet.
Sharpening a chisel
Mortise chisels have long, thick, heavy-duty blades used to cut recesses in wood called mortises
that recieve tab-like structures called tenons.
Mortising chisel
Timber framing chisels are used in hand mortising mortises in posts and beams in timber frame buildings.
Timber frame chisels
Crankneck chisels are used to smooth uneven joints, flush trim wooden plugs and trim difficult to reach parts of joints.
Crankneck chisel
Corner chisels true up corners in mortises, dadoes,rabbits,and hinge mortises.
