These wood chisels are designed for use with a wooden mallet or the palm of the hand. IRWIN Tools Marples chisels have been the industry leader for woodworkers for nearly 200 years.

They would have used a harder stone to do this and this could have been the start of using a gavel or mallet. When it was found that metal could be shaped into a chisel, a wooden mallet really ...

Nothing strikes a chisel better than a wooden mallet. While you may be tempted to choose a metal framing hammer for this task, a metal hammer can split or damage woodworking chisels. A good mallet ...

Using the try square under the blade, mark out on the wood the waste area you plan to remove. It is important to hold the chisel properly. This is how to hold your chisel while using a mallet ...