What is a skew chisel used for?

What is a skew chisel used for?

Skew chisels are used for smoothing and cleaning the corners of dovetails, for precise paring and finishing of many other kinds of wood joinery. These chisels are also suitable for finishing end grain. Note: The skew chisels on this page are not for woodturning, skew turning chisels you find here.

What angle should a skew chisel?

Choose your skew angles The term “skew” refers to the angle of the cutting edge. For the three uses of a skew chisel—planing cuts, V-cuts, and forming beads—a 20–30° skew angle works best [Drawing 1].

Which is the best chisel to use for woodworking?

Blue Spruce Toolworks chisels are some of the finest available. We have several styles to match the scale and type of work you need to do. Bench chisels are considered the most universal chisel and can accomplish most woodworking tasks.

What kind of tools does blue spruce make?

Blue Spruce Toolworks precision hand tools are designed for the woodworking craftsman who desires tools as finely crafted as the furniture he makes. They are designed and produced by a woodworker and have a balance and feel that can only come with years of experience and attention to detail.

What do you use paring chisels for?

Paring chisels have longer, thin blades, are primarily used with only hand pressure, and are used for the fine fitting of joinery. Our Butt chisels work very well as everyday chisels when you like to work up close. They, of course, work very nicely for defining and cleaning out mortises for butt hinges.

What kind of chisel to use for butt hinges?

Our Butt chisels work very well as everyday chisels when you like to work up close. They, of course, work very nicely for defining and cleaning out mortises for butt hinges. We also have a number of specialty chisels such as Fishtail and skews for cleaning out acute corners and detail chisels for doing inlay work and marquetry.