paring chisel


noun
  1. a woodworking chisel moved by steady hand pressure to make long, light cuts.

Origin of paring chisel

1
First recorded in 1695–1705

Words Nearby paring chisel

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How to use paring chisel in a sentence

  • With care, this can be accomplished with the dovetail saw, thus avoiding unnecessary labour and the use of the paring chisel.

    Woodwork Joints | William Fairham
  • The difference between the two lies in the shapes of their handles, and that the paring chisel is longest.