Background
The flushing chisel has a long, cranked blade that lies flat on the surface. This type of chisel is associated with the pattern maker’s trade. When modern technology replaced the handwork involved in making moulding patterns, these chisels became rare.
The long blade gives a firm reference on a flat surface and allows close, fine removal of material, even when the workpiece is already assembled. Cranked-neck versions were especially prized because the clearance gave better control.
The model is an American chisel from the 1930s with one handle for a series of blades. The two-piece construction made it easier to keep the blade straight through heat treatment and grinding. Edwin Walker patented the design in 1884 and refined it in 1886.
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