Engraving on slate is a technique that allows you to personalise slate and stone items for yourself or as gifts. Create garden stones, useful items such as address plaques or…
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You can temper an untreated chisel by heating and cooling it. A steel chisel needs heat-treating or “tempering” like this to make it hard enough not to lose its cutting…
The cold chisel derives its name because it is primarily used to work unheated metal components. They are typically made from hexagon-shaped or octagon-shaped treated steel rods. One end is…
A sharp wood chisel can cut mortises, shave rough surfaces, chop out corners and scrape off glue. We’ll demonstrate these techniques and show you how to sharpen your chisel. The…
Typically cut and molded with the help of high-powered electrical saws, granite presents a stubborn challenge for hand tool carvers. Since much of the mineral make-up of granite is quartz…
Rust is a chemical reaction that happens when air and water react with the metal. When tools are not cleaned or stored properly, rust is the eventual result. When removing…
A chisel is a cutting tool with a sharpened edge at the end of a metal blade. It is often used in conjunction with a mallet or hammer to dress,…
Whether the silicone caulk in your bathtub is old or new, sloppy or well-done, removing it can be tedious. It’s often necessary, though, especially if it’s cracked or becoming mildewed.…