Woodworking chisels.... different types for what jobs?

[SteveA]

Hi,

 

I'm looking to get some basic chisels for basic timber framing, green oak joints.... making mortice & tenons, scarf joints, etc.

 

There are lots of different types of chisel and I'm not sure what I need?.... is a 1" chisel a good starting chisel for timber framing joints, or maybe 1.5"?.... and is it best to have a bevel edged or straight?.... and what is a registered chisel?

 

Confused!!

 

cheers, steve

[TheHungrySquirrel]

For framing bigger joints you want to aim for socket chisels so they take the abuse.

 

For most framing joints a 1", 1.5" and 2" will do all you need including marking joints and making them.

 

The best value new chisels are robert sorby ones, but there not a socket type, I have a few and they take the abuse. If you want to push the boat out and buy the very best then Barr make the best chisels.

 

A straight sided chisel will have more metal and be a little stronger but a bevel edge chisel having the corner knocked off will allow a little more clearance for some joints.

 

Also invest in a decent mallet for driving them with and some stones to keep them sharp.

[Vespasian]

Paul Sellars Utube

 

 

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I went through a woodworking phase last year LOL

[SteveA]

Paul Sellars Utube

 

 

 

 

I went through a woodworking phase last year LOL

 

Cheers Hungry Squirrel ....socket chisels.... right, got that cheers. What kind of length should I get, or do they tend to be a similar length?

 

I was watching that Paul Sellars video last night..... those diamond stones look the biz.

 

cheers, steve

[Vespasian]

I used to go to bed with Paul Sellars...

 

 

Thats to say, I'd put a long vid on and listen to him, fast asleep in five minutes..

[ucoulddoit]

Axminster Tools and Machinery stock forged all steel wood chisels which I found very good and can be struck with a lump hammer. I bought the 30mm and 50mm straight chisels and wished I had also bought the 40mm cranked chisel. A 38mm 'normal' chisel I bought which was designed to be used with a steel hammer broke inside the handle after just a couple of large mortices.

 

Andrew

[TheHungrySquirrel]

Framing chisels are longer than bench chisels to allow for the larger work.

 

Simplest set up for sharpening is 600/1200grit wet and dry. Stick some to a piece of mdf and use until it's knackered then glue on another sheet.

 

A lot cheaper than diamond stones and does just aswell

[SteveA]

Framing chisels are longer than bench chisels to allow for the larger work.

 

Simplest set up for sharpening is 600/1200grit wet and dry. Stick some to a piece of mdf and use until it's knackered then glue on another sheet.

 

A lot cheaper than diamond stones and does just aswell

 

Ah, I see..... I won't be doing massive stuff so hopefully the bench chisels will get me by.

 

Good call on the sharpening.

cheers, steve

[agg221]

Framing chisels are longer than bench chisels to allow for the larger work.

 

Simplest set up for sharpening is 600/1200grit wet and dry. Stick some to a piece of mdf and use until it's knackered then glue on another sheet.

 

A lot cheaper than diamond stones and does just aswell

 

Yes - I work mine up through the grades 120, 320, 600, 1200 and for fine finishing 2400.

 

Alec

[dirtybiker]

A lot of framing chisels are called 'Slicks'

Google Slick chisels and you'll see what you need.