Bench chisels are essential tools for any woodworker. They are designed to easily and accurately cut, shape, and smooth wood. They feature a hardened steel blade that is perfect for cutting and carving, a comfortable hardwood handle that is ergonomically designed for maximum comfort, and a durable steel ferrule for added strength and durability. These chisels also have a razor sharp beveled edge for precise cuts and shapes. The chisels are available in a range of sizes for different jobs, from small dovetails to large mortises. With these bench chisels, you can easily and accurately create perfect wood joints, shapes, and other details.
The 7 Best Bench Chisels, Expert-Recommended Picks
1#. Woodworking Bench Mortiser Square Hole Chisel Drilling Machine Location Tool Tenon Joint Mortising Attachment Chisel Bit Mortise Tenon Drill for Bench Drill Steel USA STOCK
Features
【POWERFUL PERFORMANCE】 – Full power, which can cut materials quickly and stably.
【LABOR-SAVING DESIGN】 – The gear transmission and long handle design save the effort and allow people to easily and efficiently complete each cut without feeling tired for a long time.
【SAFE & PRECISE】 – The movable table, pressing the handwheel, which can quickly move the workpiece back and forth, left and right, and cut accurately.
【WIDELY USED】 – This multifunctional mortise and tenon machine can not only cut wooden mortises such as circles, squares and special squares but also can be used for circular grooves, internal grinding, metal drilling, etc.
【APPLICABLE】- Applicable machine tools: drilling machine
2#. Narex Czech Steel Premium 4 pc Set True Imperial 1/8, 3/8, 5/8, 7/8 Inch Bench Cabinetmaker Chisels w/Hornbeam Handles 863253
Features
Made to our specifications by a highly respected tool manufacturer in the Czech Republic
Blades are made from fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-manganese steel and hardened to Rc 59
Blade sizes are true imperial 1/8″, 3/8″. 5/8″ and 7/8″
Bevel ground at a 25 degree bevel.
Handles made from super hard European Hornbeam
3#. YUCHENGTECH Bench Drill Locator Set Woodworking Bench Mortiser Square Hole Chisel Drilling Machine Mortising Bench Drill Tool for Mortising Chisels with 4 Bits Steel
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Features
1.【Attention】: This product is suitable for drill chucks from 3 to 16 mm, and the vertical distance between the desktop drill chuck and the workbench should be at least 300MM (11.8in).If you are not sure about the model of the drill, please provide your drill specifications first, and our technical personnel will help you determine whether the product is suitable.
2.【Working principle】: The product is mainly composed of an inner rotating impact body and an outer impact body. While the inner rotating body is used to drill the circular hole, the impact force transmitted to the outer impact body by the electric hammer is used to break the gap between the circular hole and the square head wall. The material can be quickly processed into square holes, and the dust can be discharged from the slag pipe.
3.【56HRC bearing steel material】: select high-quality bearing steel, sharp, strong and not easy to rust, with threaded structure, sharp and wear-resistant cutting edge, greatly avoiding dangerous situations such as bursting, and long service life.
4.【Application】: This product can reduce labor intensity and improve work efficiency. It is suitable for building construction, woodworking DIY, decoration and decoration industries. Suggested materials: compressed board, plastic, density board, sandalwood, pine, ash, pine and other materials with low hardness.
5.【Note】: This product is only the accessory shown in the picture, it needs to be used with a square hole drilling machine, and cannot be used on an electric drill! It is mainly used for drilling square slots in professional wood, but not for hard materials such as metal, glass, and gypsum board.
4#. WoodRiver 6 Piece Bench Chisel Set
Features
6 Piece Set With Wood Storage Box
Set includes 1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4” and 1” chisels.
Blades are CRV Steel
RC 59-63 – Genuine Bubinga Handles
WoodRiver is proudly made by Woodcraft, America’s leading supplier of saws, planes, power tools, hand tools, wood stain and paint, routers, sanding, wood, kits, dust collection and more. Our award winning family of brands includes WoodRiver, Highpoint, Pinnacle, Woodcraft and Woodcraft Magazine as well as the greatest selection of woodworking books, videos, and plans.
5#. Narex Czech Steel Premium 4 pc Set True Imperial 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1 Inch Bench Cabinetmaker Chisels w/Hornbeam Handles 863251
Features
Made to our specifications by a highly respected tool manufacturer in the Czech Republic
Blades are made from fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-manganese steel and hardened to Rc 59
Blade sizes are true imperial 1/4″, 1/2″. 3/4″ and 1″
Bevel ground at a 25 degree bevel.
In 2008 FWW earned Author’s Choice for “Best Value” in the western style bench chisel category
6#. Narex Czech Steel Premium 8 pc Set True Imperial 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8 and 1 Inch Bench Cabinetmaker Chisels w/Hornbeam Handles 863251/863253
Features
Made to our specifications by a highly respected tool manufacturer in the Czech Republic
Blades are made from fine-grained, nicely tempered chrome-manganese steel and hardened to Rc 59
Blade sizes are true imperial 1/8″, 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, 5/8″ 3/4″, 7/8″ and 1″
Bevel ground at a 25 degree bevel.
Handles made from super hard European Hornbeam
7#. Narex 853600 5 Piece Boxed Set of Richter Extra Bevel Edge Chisel (1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4 and 1 inch) Cryogenic Treated Cr-V Steel Hardened to HRc 62 Ergonomic Ash Handles Stainless Steel Ferrules
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Features
To commemorate its 100 anniversary, Narex developed a new line of Richter Extra Chisels named after their founder. The Richter Extra chisels are the finest chisels Narex has produced in its 100-year history. This line of chisels are made from the finest materials available, have undergone superior heat treatment and been manufactured using the most stringent manufacturing processes.
Richter chisel blades are made from the highest quality Chrome Manganese (Cr-V) steel using traditional drop-forging methods. Blades are then hardened, cryogenically treated and tempered to achieve a minimal hardness of 62 HRc. Following initial hardening, cryogenic treatment is performed which cools the steel down to −190° C (-310o F) using liquid nitrogen. This alters the mechanical properties of the steel at the molecular level greatly increasing its strength, toughness and wear resistance.
Subsequent fine-grinding and polishing ensure a mirror-like surface with ultra-thin sides allowing reach into very tight spaces, making them the perfect chisel for cleaning out dovetails.
Chisel handles are made of domestically and responsibly harvested European Ash known for its strength, toughness and attractive grain. The ergonomic handles are sanded and then receive a friction shellac finish for maximum protection, comfort and control. Solid stainless-steel ferrules protect the handles from splitting, and leather washers absorb the shock of mallet blows.