Chisel Tips
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Setting up a Japanese Chisel - Part 1 of 3 - Setting the Hoop
Getting the most from your Japanese chisel requires that it be set up and tuned before use. In this first video of a three part series, we set the hoop...
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Setting Up a Japanese Chisel - Part 3 of 3 - Sharpening the Bevel
It's time to get this chisel sharp and get to work! Sharpening a Japanese chisel follows the same principles as any edged woodworking tool. We greatly prefer to use waterstones,...
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Setting up a Japanese Chisel - Part 2 of 3 - Lapping the Back
Lapping the back of a Japanese chisel allows it's cutting edge to achieve it's full potential, and be referenced correctly against straight lines when driving or flat surfaces when paring....
