Read on for some of our favorite chisels and sharpening tools before getting into the nitty gritty of how you can become adept with a wood chisel.

A chisel is one of the most useful tools in the workshop, but it's important to know how to use it. For example, after routing out a mortise for a door hinge, use the flat side of the chisel for ...

Start with a 3 x 1 piece of scrap wood and a sharp chisel. Select a drill bit that is slightly more narrow than the chisel and drill halfway into the center of the wood at a 35 to 45 degree angle.

A chisel is one of the most useful tools in the workshop, but it's important to know how to use it. For example, after routing out a mortise for a door hinge, use the flat side of the chisel for ...