What is a mason's chisel?
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| The mason's chisel is designed to work with materials such as stone. Sometimes a chisel with wider cutting edges may be referred to as a "mason's bolster". | |
What is a swinging chisel? | |
| A pitching chisel is a type of stone chisel with a shorter edge. |
What other types of mason's chisel are there? | |
 | There are many other chisels used in masonry, especially in sculpting and shaping. These include: round-nose chisel, fishtail chisel, and claw chisel (sometimes called a tooth). |
How to use a mason's chisel: | |
 | Step 1 - Mark the linesMark two parallel lines on each side of the material being cut.. |
 | Step 2 - Create a ChannelUsing these lines as a guide, create a deep pointed (V) channel. |
 | This will weaken the structure. |
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