In this short video I show how I cut a clean mortise entirely by hand using a chisel and wooden mallet. You can follow each ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A chisel is one of the most utilitarian and oldest hand tools for woodworking. And a good wood chisel, in ...

A chisel is one of the most useful tools in the workshop, but it's important to know how to use it. For example, after routing out a mortise for a door hinge, use the flat side of the chisel for ...

Mortises are one of the strongest woodworking joints and are a sign of quality whether in fine furniture or timber-frame cabins. A skilled carpenter can make them by hand, but it’s a laborious process ...

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