OX Professional 5 Piece Wood Chisel Set

The OX Professional wood chisel set is a five piece set in chrome vanadium steel, built for carpentry and joinery work. Each chisel has a steel shaft that runs through the tang for ultimate strength, a metal striking cap for increased life and better strike through, and a Duragrip handle with split proof acetate construction for longer life. The set covers 16, 19, 25, 32 and 38mm and is supplied in a carry case.

Key Features

• Five piece set in 16, 19, 25, 32 and 38mm
• High quality chrome vanadium steel
• Steel shaft through the tang for ultimate strength
• Metal striking cap for increased life and strike through
• Duragrip handle with split proof acetate
• Supplied in a carry case

Specifications

• Brand: OX Professional
• Sizes: 16, 19, 25, 32 and 38mm
• Material: chrome vanadium steel
• Handle: Duragrip, split proof acetate
• Striking cap: metal
• Pack: carry case

Applications

• Mortising and paring in timber
• Cleaning out joints and recesses
• Door hinge and lock rebates
• General carpentry and joinery work

What You Need To Complete The Job

Pair the chisels with a pack of carpenters pencils and a handsaw for the cutting side of the job, and use a carpenter square to mark out. Keep the blades sharp with an oilstone for clean cuts. More carpentry tools are under Carpentry Tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a through tang chisel?

On a through tang chisel, the steel shaft runs all the way through the handle to the striking cap. That gives the chisel ultimate strength for striking work, because the force goes straight down the steel instead of through the handle material.

What sizes do I need for general work?

The set covers 16, 19, 25, 32 and 38mm, which spans the common sizes for mortising, rebates and general joinery. A 25mm chisel is the everyday workhorse, with the smaller sizes for fine paring and the larger for wide cuts.

Why do the handles have a striking cap?

The metal striking cap takes the impact when you tap the chisel with a mallet, which protects the handle and improves strike through. It increases the life of the chisel and lets you drive the blade cleanly into the timber.

Can I use these chisels with a mallet?

Yes. The steel through tang and metal striking cap are built for mallet work on mortises and rebates. Tap the striking cap with a mallet to drive the blade, and use hand pressure for paring and finishing cuts.

How do I keep the chisels sharp?

Sharpen the bevels on an oilstone or with a sharpening guide, keeping the angle consistent, and hone the back flat. A sharp chisel cuts cleanly and safely, while a dull one tears the timber and needs more force, so a few passes on the stone before a job makes the work easier.