I have many tools I really love. Normally my favorite tool is the one which best suits the work I’m doing, or which I enjoy using, but there is one tool which I constantly turn to where other tools would require too much set-up time to use or where no other tool could do the job. Yes, it is the lowly chisel which has earned a well deserved place in my heart (does that sound gruesome?).
So if enjoyment using it isn’t my reason for making this my favorite, then what is it? Here is a long list of my reasons.
Versatility
Maintenace
Other Points
Mike, an American living in Norway
I agree mike that hand cutting tools are essential in and king of woodworking.
Madts.
Tor and Odin are the greatest of gods.
chisels are pretty handy.
I like your other favorite tool though… Yup the mallet. For when the kids gets out of hand :)
Abbas, Castro Valley, CA
Unfortunately Abbas my mallet bit the dust awhile back. The glue gave out first so I put in the screws, but it was downhill from there so I finally tossed it. I really miss it.
A mallet head made from a solid piece like Paul Seller’s model would be best but it is hard to find 3" thick wood these days. I have and idea though how to make a three board head that could not be banged apart at the glue lines. I will probably blog it when I make it.
Mike, an American living in Norway