Firmer Chisels & Gouges

Originally it was thought that registered (or shipwrights chisels) were used by barge builders and they first appeared in the mid 19th century. “strong ship” or registered chisels were also described in the Scottish tool manufacturer Mathieson’s catalogue of 1900. More recently these chisels have become very popular with joiners and timber framers for mortising. The double hoops give...

These Henry Taylor chisels have a thicker and longer socket than their bevel edge chisels. This gives them added strength and durability which makes them popular with timber framers. The handle is made from Ash and has a heavy brass hoop. The handles are hard wearing but should you need to change a handle it is easy to do so with the socketed design. Replacement handles can be made or purchased. Forged...

Henry Taylor standard length carpenters chisels with gouge shaped blades. Outcannel gouges are ground on the outside face which creates an inside cutting edge. The blades are about about 4" (100mm) long and have stained beech rounded handles with brass ferrules. Made in Sheffield, England for over 150 years. Blade about 4" long. F17 - 1/4" (6mm) F18 - 3/8" (9mm) F19...

Henry Taylor standard length carpenters chisels with gouge shaped blades. Incannel gouges are ground on the inside face (as normal) which creates an outside cutting edge. The blades are about about 4" (100mm) long and have stained beech rounded handles with brass ferrules. Made in Sheffield, England for over 150 years. Blade about 4" long. F11 - 1/4" (6mm) F12 - 3/8"...