Editing Chisel (section)

==Woodworking{{Anchor|Woodworking chisels}}==
[[Image:Wood chisel.JPG|thumb|right|A sharp wood chisel in combination with a [[Forstner bit|forstner]] wood drill bit is used to form this mortise for a half-lap joint in a timber frame.]]
[[File:Firmer-chisel.png|thumb|Parts of a wood chisel]]
Woodworking chisels range from small hand tools for tiny details, to large chisels used to remove big sections of wood, in 'roughing out' the shape of a pattern or design.  Typically, in [[Wood carving|woodcarving]], one starts with a larger tool, and gradually progresses to smaller tools to finish the detail.  One of the largest types of chisel is the [[Framing Slick|slick]], used in [[Timber framing|timber frame]] [[construction]] and wooden shipbuilding. There are many types of woodworking chisels used for specific purposes, such as:
; Firmer chisel : has a blade with a thick rectangular cross section, making them stronger for use on tougher and heavier work.
; Bevel edge chisel : can get into acute angles with its bevelled edges.
; Mortise chisel : thick, rigid blade with straight cutting edge and deep, slightly tapered sides to make [[mortise and tenon|mortises]] and similar joints. Common types are registered and sash mortice chisels. 
; Paring chisel : has a long blade ideal for cleaning grooves and accessing tight spaces.
; Skew chisel : has a 60 degree cutting angle and is used for trimming and finishing across the grain on a [[wood lathe]].
; Dovetail chisel : made specifically for cutting [[dovetail]] joints. The difference being the thickness of the body of the chisel, as well as the angle of the edges, permitting easier access to the joint.
; Butt chisel : short chisel with beveled sides and straight edge for creating joints.
; Carving chisels : used for intricate designs and sculpting; cutting edges are many; such as gouge, skew, parting, straight, paring, and V-groove. 
; [[Corner chisel]] : resembles a punch and has an L-shaped cutting edge. Cleans out square holes, mortises and corners with 90 degree angles.
; Flooring chisel : cuts and lifts flooring materials for removal and repair; ideal for tongue-and-groove flooring.
; Framing chisel : usually used with mallet; similar to a butt chisel, except it has a longer, slightly flexible blade.
; [[Slick (tool)|Slick]] : a very large chisel driven by manual pressure, never struck.
; Drawer lock chisel : an all metal chisel with two angled blades used for tight spaces such as cutting out the space for fitting a desk drawer lock.