Skew Chisel

Skew Chisel, double beveled

Skew Chisel, double beveled

Name/Title

Skew Chisel

Entry/Object ID

1965.3.4

Description

A skew chisel has a shaped cutting edge for working with wood, metal, or stone.

Use

This is a skew chisel with an angular blade and two beveled ends. The beveled edge makes it easier to cut into corners. It can also be used when turning wood on a lathe.

Collection

Irvin B. Miller Collection

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Place

City

Lititz

State

Pennsylvania

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall Dimensions

Height

1 in

Depth

1/4 in

Length

8-5/8 in

Diameter

1-1/4 in

Dimension Description

Blade

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

3/16 in

Length

3 in

Color

Brown, Gray

Create Date

March 2, 2024

Update Date

March 5, 2024