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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: rustyric on July 22, 2019, 03:37:45 AM

Title: Does this mortice chisel have a specific name ?
Post by: rustyric on July 22, 2019, 03:37:45 AM

Hi from the UK. Picked up at the boot sale (flea market) this weekend. Does this mortice chisel have a specific name ? I wouldnt call it a "Swans Neck" more like "Little Foot" what do you think ? Maker is Thomas Beall of Tenterden Kent.

(https://i.imgur.com/5p6fLNc.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/piewxh6.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/QAyflCB.jpg)

Title: Re: Does this mortice chisel have a specific name ?
Post by: lptools on July 22, 2019, 04:15:17 AM

Hello, Ric. I think it is used for cleaning out deep mortises, such as the mortise for a lock case on a door. That is a cool looking tool!!!  I like the foot shaped end. Could be for more leverage, or the owner, or, maker's , special touch. Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Does this mortice chisel have a specific name ?
Post by: Yadda on July 22, 2019, 06:39:59 AM

Nice pick!

Title: Re: Does this mortice chisel have a specific name ?
Post by: mikeswrenches on July 22, 2019, 07:00:48 AM

Hi Ric, to expand a little on what Lou said they are generally called a 'lock mortise chisel' and used as he said. Yours is the first I’ve seen that was one piece. Ours were usually made in two pieces, having a socket chisel portion and a wood handle.

Mike

Title: Re: Does this mortice chisel have a specific name ?
Post by: rustyric on July 22, 2019, 08:28:51 AM

Thanks for your replies - I think this is a makers "special" possibly

Title: Re: Does this mortice chisel have a specific name ?
Post by: Northwoods on July 22, 2019, 08:49:09 AM

That "heel" would give more leverage for cleaning out a deep cut.

Plus, it is just a little bit sexy...