What are some safety tips to know when using a wood chisel?
Wood chisels are made in various shapes and sizes and for many uses. Use the correct chisel for the job. • Wear safety glasses, or goggles, or a faceshield. • Use the right size of chisel for the job. • Choose smooth, rectangular handles that have no sharp edges and are attached firmly to the chisel. • Ensure that the cutting edge is sharp. Dull chisels can be difficult to control and require more effort to do the job. • Check stock thoroughly for knots, staples, nails, screws or other foreign objects before chiseling. • Clamp stock so it cannot move. • Adjust your stance so that you do not lose your balance if the tool slips. • Chip or cut away from yourself. • Keep your hands and body behind the cutting edge. • Use a wooden or plastic mallet with a large striking face on all chisels. Only heavy-duty or framing chisels are made of a solid or molded handle that can be struck with a steel hammer. • Make finishing or paring cuts with hand pressure alone. • Place chisels safely within the
