The metal chisels with edges in other shapes have other applications, such as grooving or shaping corners. Don’t use a cold chisel to cut masonry; there are specially made tools for that purpose.

Hold the chisel at approximately 45 degrees to the work surface and pull its corner over the metal, leaving a clean, bright line. Sharpening and care There’s not much to caring for a cold chisel.

Once the metal is notched, you can usually snap it off. Total time invested should be 30 seconds or less. I’ve owned two American-made Craftsman cold chisels for at least 20 years—­ Enderes ...

Turning discarded metal into a razor-sharp and long-lasting chisel requires skill and precision. The process begins with selecting suitable scrap metal, which is heated in a forge until it reaches ...

The metal chisels with edges in other shapes have other applications, such as grooving or shaping corners. Don’t use a cold chisel to cut masonry; there are specially made tools for that purpose.