Q: What's a butt chisel used for?
The Lee Valley butt chisels are designed for installing butt hinges, though the short blade and good control also makes them a good starting chisel for general bench work.
Lee Valley Butt Chisels
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Butt chisels got their name from their popularity in installing butt hinges. However, they also make excellent chisels for beginning cabinetmakers because of the ease of control and the strength of the shorter blade.
These chisels are of the same style and quality as our regular bevel-edge chisels, with a flat, oval handle, high-carbon alloy blade, and well-sharpened edge. Overall length is about 7"; blade length (including bolster) is about 3".
Well-made chisels, equally usable in general carpentry. Edge guards included. The set of three includes 1/2", 3/4" and 1" chisels; the set of six includes all six sizes.
The Lee Valley butt chisels are designed for installing butt hinges, though the short blade and good control also makes them a good starting chisel for general bench work.
Yes, its shorter blade gives more control than a longer bench chisel, and beginning cabinetmakers benefit from both that control and the added strength of the shorter blade.
Each chisel ships with an edge guard to protect the sharpened edge between uses.
It really depends on the work you're doing. If you mainly need chisels for hinge work, the set of three (1/2", 3/4" and 1") covers the common sizes; choose the set of six if you also want the narrower 1/4", 3/8" and 5/8" widths for detail work.
| Materials | High-carbon alloy blade |
| Dimensions | ~7" overall length; ~3" blade length (including bolster) |
| Includes | Butt chisel; edge guard |
| Color/Finish | Black and yellow |
| Package Quantity | 1 item or set of 3 or 6 |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Lee Valley Butt Chisels
Butt chisels got their name from their popularity in installing butt hinges. However, they also make excellent chisels for beginning cabinetmakers because of the ease of control and the strength of the shorter blade.
These chisels are of the same style and quality as our regular bevel-edge chisels, with a flat, oval handle, high-carbon alloy blade, and well-sharpened edge. Overall length is about 7"; blade length (including bolster) is about 3".
Well-made chisels, equally usable in general carpentry. Edge guards included. The set of three includes 1/2", 3/4" and 1" chisels; the set of six includes all six sizes.
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