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 ...

A chisel is one of the most utilitarian and oldest hand tools for woodworking. And a good wood chisel, in particular, has sharp beveled cutting edges, holds those edges well, sharpens easily, and ...

"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 ...

In this short clip I’m testing out a hollow chisel mortiser on a piece of oak. You’ll see the bit plunge in and quickly carve ...