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| − | A chisel is used to cut material, partnered with a hammer it becomes a formidable combination and a worthy tool. A chisel usually consists of a sharpened metal rod embedded within a wood or rubber handle with a wide base. | + | A '''chisel''' is used to cut material, partnered with a [[hammer]] it becomes a formidable combination and a worthy tool. A chisel usually consists of a sharpened metal rod embedded within a wood or rubber handle with a wide base. |
The sharp metal end is placed where the cutting is desired, and a hammer striking the blunt handle end drives the chisel into the material (often wood) where cutting is desired. | The sharp metal end is placed where the cutting is desired, and a hammer striking the blunt handle end drives the chisel into the material (often wood) where cutting is desired. | ||
| − | The tool itself is one of the earliest core woodworking / carpentry tools. But modern chisels have shown a variety of uses. | + | The tool itself is one of the earliest core [[woodworking]] / [[carpentry]] tools. But modern chisels have shown a variety of uses. |
[[Category:Tools]] | [[Category:Tools]] | ||
Revision as of 20:02, December 8, 2007
A chisel is used to cut material, partnered with a hammer it becomes a formidable combination and a worthy tool. A chisel usually consists of a sharpened metal rod embedded within a wood or rubber handle with a wide base.
The sharp metal end is placed where the cutting is desired, and a hammer striking the blunt handle end drives the chisel into the material (often wood) where cutting is desired.
The tool itself is one of the earliest core woodworking / carpentry tools. But modern chisels have shown a variety of uses.