Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 A chisel is an important hand tool for a wood working and metal working operations. Some types of chisel have a handle and blade made up of metal or wood with a sharp edge to it. You can use chisels for carving and/or cutting a hard material such as wood, stone or metal. The user forces the chisel into material to cut the material and applies the driving force manually or by using a mallet or hammer. In industrial use, a hydraulic ram drives the chisel into the component material.

The manufacturers supply different types of chisel to suit the intended purpose. Some of the common types of chisels are lathe chisels, metalworking chisels, stone chisels, woodworking chisels and masonry chisels.

Some important parameters you must consider before buying a chisel are:

1. Type of application of the chisel
2. Material of the chisel and the chisel grip
3. Requirement of re-sharpening the chisel
4. Required number of chisels in a chisel tool set

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Buy chisels from reputable manufacturers

Once you understand your application requirements, check out chisels offered by reputable chisel manufacturers.

I recommend: You can go to Baltimore Toolworks, a reputable manufacturer that provides quality and reliable chisels such as polished and blasted cold chisels, cape chisels, flat joint and flat utility chisels, wood chisels and floor chisels. Other reliable manufacturers are Urrea Professional Tools and Greenshields Industrial Supply that offer a wide variety of cold and cape chisels.

Buy chisels from a reliable supplier

Buy chisels from reputable suppliers that supply a variety of chisels that can suit multiple application requirements.

I recommend: General Tools & Supply Co. offers a wide range of chisel tools, such as chisels for RotoHammers, wood chisel, cape chisels and punch chisels. Another supplier providing a wide range of chisels is Mine & Mill Industrial Supply Company that supplies chisels in various models and sizes suitable for both industrial and commercial applications.

Opt for an online supplier of chisels

You can also buy a chisel from an online supplier. These suppliers have online catalogs available on their website with product specifications.

I recommend: Kraft Tools provides a range of chisels for sale, such as aluminum chisels, cold chisels, concrete chisels and plugging chisels. You can also go to Fastenal, a reputable supplier that offers a wide array of chisel products including chisel set and holders.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Avoid using a steel-head hammer because it can damage the chisel.
• •  Hang your chisels on a rack or in a drawer with individual dividers to avoid banging of chisels with one another.
• •  Keep the cutting edges of chisels sharp by regularly sharpening it with stones of progressive grades.
• •  You should hold the chisel from behind and pare it away from your body.