•Bench Chisels:Description: The most common chisel for general woodworking. It has a medium-length blade and is used for tasks like trimming, paring, and chopping.Blade Shape: Flat blade, beveled edge.Uses: Removing excess wood, cleaning joints, or paring down surfaces.
•Paring Chisels:Description: Long and thin chisels designed for precise work. They are typically used for delicate shaving or trimming tasks.Blade Shape: Long, straight blade with a beveled edge.Uses: Paring wood surfaces, creating fine details.
•Mortise Chisels:Description: Designed for cutting deep mortises. These chisels have thicker, robust blades to withstand heavy hammering.Blade Shape: Thick and narrow, sometimes with a flat back.Uses: Cutting mortise joints.
•Carving Chisels:Description: Specialized chisels for intricate woodcarving. They come in various shapes, including U-shaped, V-shaped, and curved blades for detailed work.Blade Shape: Varies (straight, V-shaped, U-shaped).Uses: Carving fine details, creating grooves, textures, or relief work.
•Gouges:Description: Similar to chisels but with a curved blade. They are primarily used for scooping out wood and carving concave surfaces.Blade Shape: U-shaped or V-shaped.Uses: Hollowing, shaping bowls, and creating curves.
•Skew Chisels:Description: Have an angled edge and are great for smoothing and finishing cuts.Blade Shape: The edge is angled at 45 degrees.Uses: Trimming end grain, smoothing, or finishing cuts in tight corners.
•Firmer Chisels:Description: These chisels have a thicker blade than the bench chisel and are more durable, suitable for heavy-duty work.Blade Shape: Straight, flat blade.Uses: Heavy-duty wood removal and shaping.