One common joinery method used in wood working is the mortise and tenon. A mortise is basically a hole in a piece of wood and the tenon is another piece of wood cut to tightly fit in that hole.

Buying chisels, especially good chisels, is an addiction. They are useful, they are versatile, and they can be beautiful. I love my chisels, and I believe they love me too, ...

This collar is secured to the slide stock, K, by the screw, P"; R is the mortising tool or chisel, it is fastened.in the stock by a screw passing through the lower collar. Th clutch collar ...

A varying and progressive length of stroke is given to the chisel mandrel or arbor, so that the length of stroke may be gradually increased, as the depth of the mortise increases, and the chisel ...

These joints have been around for ages and can be executed with nothing more than chisels and a hand saw ... It’s a variation on a wedged mortise and tenon joint, which strengthens the standard ...

Hold your chisel by the blade for accuracy and control ... Using examples or pictures of other wood joints, for example tee halving, bridle, mortise and tenon, or dovetail, discuss how similar ...