TM 9-243
USING A WOODWORKER’S CHISEL
The following procedure is designed for using a wood-
worker’s chisel.
WARNING
WEAR EYE PROTECTION. KEEP BOTH
HANDS BACK OF THE CUTTING EDGE
AT ALL TIMES.
1 With rule and pencil, mark area (1) to be cut with the
chisel.
2
Examine the grain of the wood, and place securely
in a vise (2) so you are cutting with the grain. The
wood should not be able to move in any direction.
3
Rough cuts are made with bevel side down (3)
while smooth finishing cuts (4) are made with bevel
side up.
WARNING
NEVER CUT TOWARD YOURSELF
WITH A CHISEL
CAUTION
Use short, rapid mallet blows to control
depth and length of cut.
4
Start your cut about 1/8 inch from the guide line (1).
Using a chisel and mallet, make your cut toward the
center (the waste area) to protect the edge.
5
Make small thin cuts. This prevents breaking or
splitting of the work. Check your guide marks often
to prevent overcutting.
8
Remove the last 1/8 inch using chisel and mallet to
complete the job.
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