paring chisel
noun
a woodworking chisel moved by steady hand pressure to make long, light cuts.
Origin of paring chisel
1First 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 FairhamThe difference between the two lies in the shapes of their handles, and that the paring chisel is longest.
Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II | Joshua Rose
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