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In this article the author discuses how he made a carpenter's chest for keeping his hand tools by introducing some modern refinements. Topics discussed include the use of chisels in the chest which mostly fit into a sliding rack, use of shellac and wax by him for painting the outer side of the chest, and the pleasure he gained by designing and making the chest with hand tools.

In this article, the author suggests techniques, which can be performed manually, for carving jig or screw pockets on furniture. He reflects that screw pocket is formed by chiseling across the baseline and then the cavity is shaped with the help of chisel. He mentions that position of the screw hole is marked with spike, cutting tool and then drill a hole from inside the carved pocket. He also presents pictorial representations detailing how the technique needs to be carried out.

The article offers the author's insights on how to construct a window shutter. The author says that shutters are often made from oak and mahogany since the woods hold the fixings better for a longer lifespan of the shutter. He mentions several tools which he used during the construction, which includes the Sedgwick tablesaw, mortise chisel, and stainless steel nylon locknut. He adds that an HSS Cobalt Bit driller was used to bore the hole for the metal rod. INSETS: Counterboring;Haunches;Glue-up.

The article offers the author's insights on the success of carriage manufacturer Fife Wheelwrights and his craftsman Ian Grant who make buckets and carts. She says that the company is based at North Callange Farm in Fife, Scotland, where the hardwood logs used by the company are being delivered. The author also discusses the tools and machines used by Grant in his craft including the mechanical tyre bender, a mortiser with a hand-worked chisel, and bandsaws. INSET: Demos.

The article offers the author's insight on his experience with the different paring chisels and paring techniques in woodwork. He mentions that long-handled chisel is better when paring horizontally. He says that the alloy in modern steel used in chisels can be more accurate than the old steel. He states in paring, do not use the force from the hand muscle to drive the chisel rather use the force from the legs and body weight. INSETS: Chopping;One hand paring.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of using a set of Narex bevel-edged chisels. INSETS: Veritas Router;Bench Dog Feather-loc.

The article offers information on the use of skew chisel as a woodworking tool. It says that the chisel is being considered by lathe workers as one of the most contentious items in woodwork. It states the long history of skew chisel in illustrating pole lathe turner in 1425. It also discusses a DVD titled "A History of Turning" which focuses on the use of skew chisel and the collection by woodworker Stuart King in woodturning.

The article offers the author's insights on the quality of the steel in new chisels, which is not as good as the steel in old chisels. The author states that the edge of the A2 steel in new chisels is not very keen and sharp. The author was toured to the deserted industrial landscape of Sheffield Steel Corp. by Clico Tools Ltd. managing director Alan Reid, who spoke of the lost skill and knowledge on steels. Possible improvements for chisels from Lie-Neilsen Tools and Narex Inc. are discussed.

The article offers author's insights on the ways to fettle traditional wooden gauges, such as marking gauge, mortise gauge and cutting gauge. The author states that in tuning a marking gauge, the pin should be turned into knife, and cutting gauge's modified pin should not be turned 180 degrees. The author also mentions the guidelines in getting the angled mortise, leveling the mortise with a narrow chisel and shortening the brass wedge.

The article discusses creation of a workshop for woodwork at low cost by equipping it with minimum or essential tools. Topics discussed include things needs in a workshop such as workbench and tape measure, suggestions for purchasing chisels, and bench-mounted and large floor machines required. Other topics include hand-held machines required in a workshop such as jigsaws, belt sanders, and planers and advice for reader Luis Sanches on techniques for novices on cutting the workpiece straight. INSET: Starter Skills Cutting Straight.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for sharpening the woodworking tool chisels, with the help of pictorial representations along with a short explanation of the process.

The article offers the author's insights regarding the advantages of door hanging in cabinets before taking the actual process. The author states that the safest way is to fit the frame where doors are to be hanged. He mentions that marking gauge is effective in doing the process. He discusses his use of the Trend router to direct the recesses of chiseled wood with the use of a wider piece of wood for support. INSET: Fighting back after everything goes.

The article presents a comparison of carpentry hand tools such as Sheaf River chisel series from Sorby and bevel-edged chisels from Veritas.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to article regarding skew chisel.

The article offers information on the uses of skew chisel. It states that skew chisel is a basic woodworking tool used all over the woodworking practice, and its church steeple shape is used for slicing deep tight V-cuts. It adds that re-honing of skew chisel results in the formation of secondary bevel that helps prevent the tool from planning properly.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for mortising a chisel machine.

The article offers the author's insights regarding the use of non-powered tools in woodworking. The author considers whether woodworkers rely too much on power tools, in which dust and noise could be inconvenient even in a home workshop. He relates the old and hand-powered mortiser of his father, wherein he has manually removed the grease using a cloth and a tin of cleaner. He mentions that he would prefer to use a hand-powered drill if he has many mortises to chop in hardwood.

The article offers tips, techniques and tools used in fitting a bench vice for British woodworking shed. It highlights the use of Pfiel's Small Butt Chisels for places that are over-reached by other regular chisels and Power-Fast screw from Fischer for apron fitting. It explores several cutting and positioning tips for a better fitting bench vice. INSET: Fischer Fixings.

The article evaluates the Woodcut Replaceable Tip Bowl Gouges from Axminster.

In this article, the author presents his experience on attending the David Stanley Auction that was held on November 15, 2013 in Leicestershire, Great Britain. He informs that he bought a toolbox which contained woodworking tools and chisels. He also mentions that he got a chance to interact with toolmaker David Barron and woodworker Huw Lowden. The auction featured chisels and drills toolboxes.

The article offers brief information on chisels from Sorby and Veritas AG.

A letter and a response by David S. Carter concerning the article of David Savage on chisel and social networking.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article by David Savage which reviews chisels.

The article offers the author insights and arguments regarding the features and characteristics of L-N A "Keener Edges," by David Savage.

The article evaluates the Mk1 and Mk2 bevel-edged chisels from Ashley Iles Ltd.

The article offers the author's insights on his adoption of the VeHo VMS-001 20-200X USB Digital Microscope to view a couple of images of the edge of Stanley and Irwin chisels to identify the difference of the steel quality used in their manufacture.