Timber chisels are sharpened shanks of steel used to shave and chip away the fibres of timber.
There are different types of chisels to perform specific chiseling tasks.
| Type | Image | Physical Feature | Uses |
| Firmer Chisel | Light, bench chiselling work. Can be struck with a mallet. | ||
| Bevel-edge Firmer |  |
Thicker blade | Light, paring work |
| Paring Chisel | |
Thinner blade | Finishing joints and all paring work |
| Mortice chisel |  |
Thicker and stronger blade | Extra heavy work and cutting mortice joints |
| Scribing gouge |  |
Inside ground | Cutting inside curved shapes |
| Firmer gouge | |
Outside ground | Cutting curved shape such as grooves |
Parts of a Chisel
The main parts of a wood chisel include the steel hoop, handle, ferrule, tang, bolster, neck, blade, bevel and the cutting edge. A full description of each part is provided below.
