butt chisel

butt chisel

butt chisel
A wood chisel with a short blade, esp. used for setting hardware on doors and door-frames.
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The blades of "butt chisels" are shaped like bevel-edge chisels in cross section, but they're roughly half as long.
Choosing chisels: use the right chisel for woodworking, carving, timber framing and masonry
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