Paring Chisels
Paring chisels are long, thin chisels for paring and fine-tuning joints by hand pressure, without a mallet. The long blade gives good control when paring dovetails, tenons and housings.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are several good ways to sharpen chisels and plane irons: water stones, diamond stones, oil stones and sharpening machines such as Tormek. All give sharp edges, but they differ in speed, maintenance and price.
A honing guide makes it easier to keep the same angle every time. The most important thing is to find a method you enjoy and use often. The guide helps you choose.
