Q: What's this type of chisel used for?
A framing chisel like this is built for deep mortising or slick-style paring in heavy timber framing, where a long, strong blade can reach further than a standard bench chisel.
85S0115 - Framing Chisel Set of 3
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These long, strong chisels are used for very deep mortising, or much like slicks for paring cuts.
The blades are 10 1/4" to 11" long and taper from 3/16" at the bevelled cutting edge to 7/16" at the shoulder. The 9" long handle is large enough for two-handed paring cuts.
A framing chisel like this is built for deep mortising or slick-style paring in heavy timber framing, where a long, strong blade can reach further than a standard bench chisel.
It's primarily two-handed. The 9" handle is long enough to grip with both hands, giving the leverage a deep paring cut needs.
The 3/16" edge stays thin enough to cut cleanly, while the gradual increase to 7/16" at the shoulder adds mass behind the edge, giving the blade the strength to take heavy mallet blows without flexing.
Match the width to your largest mortises: the 2" chisel handles the widest joints, the 1" size suits finer framing work, and the three-piece set covers the full range if your projects vary.
| Materials | Steel blade; hardwood handle |
| Dimensions | 10 1/4" to 11" blade length; 9" handle length; blade tapers 3/16" bevelled edge to 7/16" shoulder |
| Includes | Framing chisel |
| Color/Finish | Light wood |
| Package Quantity | 1 item or set of 3 |
| Country of Origin | England |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Sorby Framing Chisels
These long, strong chisels are used for very deep mortising, or much like slicks for paring cuts.
The blades are 10 1/4" to 11" long and taper from 3/16" at the bevelled cutting edge to 7/16" at the shoulder. The 9" long handle is large enough for two-handed paring cuts.
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