Japanese Chisels - Setup and Use
Learn how to setup a Japanese chisel for use. This video covers all aspects of setting up a Japanese chisel in detail.
- Removing the handle and preparing the chisel tang
- Preparing the chisel hoop, ferrule and chisel handle
- Installing the hoop on the handle
- Reinstalling the handle
- Ura-Dashi (tapping out)
- Flattening the chisel back (Ura)
- Sharpening the bevel by hand without fixtures
- Hand positions for sharpening
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Japanese Chisel Class One
Learn how to setup a Japanese chisel for use. This video covers how to setup the chisel's handle, ferrule and hoop in addition to covering ura-dashi (tapping out) and sharpening by hand without fixtures.