HOLLOW SQUARE MORTICE CHISEL 5/16' 7.9mm

Size: 5/16 inch

[7,9mm]

Most mortisers are equipped to handle 1/4', 3/8', 1/2' and 5/8" square chisels.



Converted to metric: 6,35mm, 9,5mm, 12,7mm and 15,9mm.

Some

are even capable of handling a 3/4' chisel, but keep in mind that this is a

pretty healthy chunk to cut at one time and may require a lot of physical

exertion. Remember that even if you're cutting a mortise that is 3/4' wide, you

don't need to cut the entire width in one pass. A few cuts down one side of the

mortise and then back up the other with a 1/2' chisel will be just as effective

and not nearly as taxing on you as the operator.

Advantages:

• Faster than a chisel by hand


• Consistent in size


• Strong joints


• Reliable joints


• Looks good


• Large glue surfaces enhancing the strength


• Convenient