If you’re going to strike your chisels, use either a wooden or rubber mallet, which minimizes damage to the chisel handles, so they last a lot longer. Even modern plastic and composite handles ...

If you keep a cold chisel sharp and add a drop of oil to its edge before you cut, you’ll be amazed at how well it chops metal.

Every toolbox needs a decent chisel set, and inexpensive tools are available for DIY and jobsite use. Keen amateur or professional woodworkers might want to invest more, and there’s plenty of… ...