Corner chisels are small hand tools that are used for cutting sharp square recesses in wood. Often the original recess will be made with a router, and this leaves a rounded hole. The purpose of a corner chisel is to cut that round hole to make it more angled, or square. They are typically used for squaring off hinge recesses in doors after the have been routed or drilled.
Comparison table: 6 Best Corner Chisels | ||||||
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1.Trend Corner Chisel, Black, 70mm     |
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2.Silverline 282403 Corner Chisel, 70 mm   |
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5.POWERTEC 71036 Square Corner Chisel    |
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6.Narex Premium Corner Chisel 10 mm     |
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4.Lumberjack CC70 Corner Chisel 70mm    |
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A lot of modern day corner chisels are shaped like a small box and are spring loaded. The user simply lines up the box in the hole and then hits the top with a mallet and the hole is squared out by the tool.
They are very efficient and can save a lot of time when compared to the traditional way of doing it by hand.
Below I have chosen, and reviewed, the 7 best corner chisel products you can buy at the moment in the UK. Each one includes a short write up and then the features are highlighted in bullet points.
1.Trend Corner Chisel, Black, 70mm
Compact and light enough to carry around in even the smallest of breast pockets, this corner chisel from Trend is a handy little tool. Just place the small box in a round recess and hit the top of the chisel and it makes perfect 90 degree angles. The product is simple and solid and will last you a long time.
- A simple hit with a mallet gives you perfectly angles cuts
- Much faster than doing it by hand
- Solid and simple construction will make it last.
- Compact and lightweight enough to carry in your pocket
- Can be used in conjunction with the Trend hinge jig
2.Silverline 282403 Corner Chisel, 70 mm
This offering from Silverline is the same size as our previous review and so it can also be carried around easily. The body is made from aluminium which is well known to be resistant to rust and also gives this corner chisel a nice shiny look. The chisel itself is made from high quality tungsten steel and the spring loaded action gives you nice crisp edge. It is on sale now for under 4 pounds, which is an excellent price for one of these tools.
- Compact and lightweight
- Aluminium rust resistant body
- Made from high quality tungsten steel
- Well-made and durable
- Gives a nice crisp edge to your cuts
- Very cheap
3.Acreny Wood Corner Chisel for Square Hinge Recesses Mortising Angle Woodworking Tool
Like the silverline corner chisel, this product from Acreny has a body that is made from aluminium to make it resistant to rust and corrosion and prolong its longevity. It features the same spring loaded chisel design as most of its competitors and comes sharpened and ready to use straight out of the packaging.
- Corrosion and rust proof aluminium body ensures longevity
- Chisel piece is constructed with high speed steel
- Can be used straight out of the packaging, no need to sharpen
- Compact and lightweight
- Good build quality
4.Lumberjack CC70 Corner Chisel 70mm
Lumberjack’s offering in this category of and tools is yet another solid performer. The spring loaded chisel is made of high quality tungsten steel, and has an aluminum bodied corner jig. Like all the other corner chisels, it has been designed to be small enough to carry around in your pocket while still giving you great 90 degree cuts.
- Spring loaded tungsten steel chisel
- Corrosion free aluminium body
- Lightweight and small enough to fit in your pocket
- Eye catching red colour means you won’t lose it easily
- Sturdy and solidly made
5.POWERTEC 71036 Square Corner Chisel
Priced at just under 10 pounds is this spring loaded corner chisel by Powertec. The chisel has been made from high speed steel making it strong and durable yet still easy to sharpen when needed. Actually this chisel comes already sharpened and can be used straight out of the box to give clean angled cuts every time. The body of this product is made from good quality steel and is built to last.
- Good price at under 10 pounds
- Spring loaded chisel is made from strong high speed steel
- Comes already sharpened and ready to use
- Strong and durable steel body
- Compact and lightweight
If you prefer to do your corner chiseling the ‘old school’ way, as some people do because of the level of control over the depth and angle of the cut, then you will need a good traditional corner chisel. Here is a good product for just under 30 pounds
6.Narex Premium Corner Chisel 10 mm
This chisel blade is made of polished Cr-Mn steel that has been heat treated to 59 HRc. It is 120mm long and 10cm wide and has been crafted to ensure precise squaring of 90 degree corners. The 145mm hornbeam wood handle is very strong and solid and has been shaped to fit comfortably in your hand.
- Chisel blade is made from heat treated steel and sharpens very well
- Hornbeam wood handle is shaped for comfort
- Made to last
- Well priced hand chisel
Well, that is the end of our product reviews for this topic. Modern spring loaded corner chisels are relatively cheap, durable and work well without too much maintenance. They are great time saving tools and if used correctly can produce good results.
Then again, if you really prefer to do all of your crafting by hand, the Narex traditional corner chisel I just reviewed is a decent tool for a good price, and will see you ok for the foreseeable future will just a little sharpening now and then. I hope you found this little article useful, and if you are interested in purchasing any of the products, simply click on the links provided and they will take you to the associated page on Amazon where you can complete your purchase.
