How to Set the Hoop on a Japanese Woodworking Chisel

Jan 7, 2011 Stuart Discuss

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Giant Cypress How to Set a Japanese Chisel Handle Hoop

Wilbur posted a very nice tutorial over at Giant Cypress about how to set the hoop to the handle of a Japanese woodworking chisel. This isn’t something I see myself needing to do anytime soon, but you never know…

The tutorial features bashing, glancing blows, and mushrooming. Wilbur does a great job of simplifying what would otherwise seem like a daunting task.

Photo Credit: Wilbur/Giant Cypress

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