2. Sharpen the chisel to a 60- to 70-degree bevel. It takes just a few seconds on a grinder to refresh the cutting edges. 3. Apply a little 30-weight oil to the cutting edges before use.

Read on for some of our favorite chisels and sharpening tools before getting into the nitty gritty of how you can become adept with a wood chisel.

If you want woodworking projects to go smoothly, keeping your chisels sharp is key. Here's a simple sharpening method to maintain a razor edge on your chisels.

In this episode of the Ask Matt series, I demonstrate how to restore the edge of a heavily damaged chisel using a slow speed grinder and water stones. This video showcases my creative approach to ...