Chisels and Gouges for Log Building
Corner Chisels for cutting a clean corner for mortises.
Framing Chisels for cutting tenons to fit the mortises.
Swan Neck Chisels for cleaning out the bottom area of mortises.
Gouges are a scoop shaped chisel made for cutting grooves. Also called a “Round Chisel”.
Timber Tools: Hand Forged Quality: Hand forged vs machine made. There is no comparison. Hand forged tools are the choice of professional timber framers and log builders. Forged from modern carbon steel, their shape and socketed handle give you a satisfying handling like no other tool. Hardened and tempered to a Rockwell hardness of about 60, the edge will stay sharper, longer than a machined tool of the same hardness, by a factor of 5:1.

Hand Forged Chisels have become the first choice of professional timber framers and homebuilders. They have experienced that these chisels will take and hold a superior edge that will last longer, reducing muscle strain. Hand forged from modern carbon steel, with a flat back, slight beveled edge and a comfortable socket handle, they are a must for mortise and tenon work.

These hand-forged chisels follow the line of design of turn-of-the-century tools, in their shape and unique socketed handle. But whereas those old tools were forge-laminated steel, our blacksmiths use modern carbon steel, which allows them to create a sleeker, somewhat lighter, yet tougher tool. They are a delight to hold and to work with. The handles are turned from well seasoned, dry elm.
T217-CHISEL1 1" $123.00
T217-GUARD1CHIS
Leather Guard
 $14.00
T217-CHISEL150 1-1/2" $123.00
T217-GUARD1.5CH
Leather Guard
 $14.00
T217-CHISEL2 2" $123.00
T217-GUARD2CHIS
Leather Guard
 $14.00

Corner Chisel is forged from tough carbon steel, hand-tapered, bent to 90 degrees, then flat ground. Terrific for cleaning out mortises. T217-CORNERCHIS $155.00

The Swan Neck Chisel is a great tool for cleaning up the bottom of a mortise. All hand forged and spring-tempered through the curves, this tool will give a lifetime of service; you'll wonder how you ever worked without one.T217-SWANNECKCH $94.00

Belgian Blue Whetstones
Discover the pleasure of sharp tools using a legendary, natural sharpening stone known since Roman times, quarried and fabricated in the Ardennes Region of Belgium.

Amazing combination of speed and fineness of cutting. You may not believe it until you see it!!! No burr! The remarkable cutting abilities of the stones are due to their embedded hard, rhomboid-shaped garnet crystals, millions of them, which both cut and hone, rolling underneath the steel. So durable are these stones that you may pass them on to your grandchildren.

The blue is equivalent to 4000 grit; just add water and go. Never use dry. The stone is non-porous and is used with water only. Belgian whetstones can sharpen any kind of steel, including stainless steel and high speed steel (HSS), such as knives, chisels, scissors, axes, adzes, draw knives and more.

How they work The stones contain a large percentage of garnet crystals. Garnet is only third in hardness behind diamond and corundum (ruby and sapphire), giving these stones their fast cutting action. The soccer-ball faceted shape of the garnet crystals provides an ideal cutting angle.

The crystals cut lightly into the metal, producing very fine shavings. The garnet crystals are only 10-15 microns in diameter, and penetrate about 2-3 microns into the metal. The crystals’ edges cut lightly into the metal producing very fine shavings, while the following flat facets cut the resulting burrs (wire edges), effecting the polish or hone. All in one stroke!
T217-BELGIANHON 6" x 1-5/8" $37.00
T217-BELGIANWHE 8" x 3-3/4" $73.00
Barr Specialty Tools All Hand Forged, socket mount. Ask about availability.
Two Cherries Swan Neck Chisel
Barr Large Gouge (Shown left) 2-1/2" x 28" with a #4 sweep. Designed as a large push tool for log builders; helpful for coping, scarfing, notching, etc. T021-GOUGE,LG $127.95
Used for cleaning up the bottom of a mortise. 15-1/2" long. 12mm wide; 81/2" shaft.
T186-500-2112 $76.15
Curry & Co. Hand Forged Chisel & Gouges
Barr Hand Gouge 1-1/2" x 13", #5 sweep. Stout gouges for log work. Will cut for many working hours between sharpening.
T021-GOUGE,HAND $106.93
Chisels and Gouges have neoprene covered handles for a sturdy grip.
Chisel: 8-1/2" long blade.
1" T040-CHISEL1.5 $89.90 ea.
Gouges: 14" long. 1" T040-GOUGE1 &
1" T040-GOUGE1.5 $105.57 ea.
Two Cherries Straight Gouge
Barr Corner Chisel Discontinued
See Timber Tools Corner Chisel


Barr Swan Neck Chisel Discontinued
See Timber Tools Swan Neck Chisel
Used for marking corner notches.
3/4" #3 sweep, 20mm T186-505-0320 $56.65
1-3/8" #6 sweep, 35mm T186-505-0635 $78.60
1" #5 sweep, 25mm T186-505-0525 $62.05
3/4" Out-Channel T186-500-1020 $49.70
1" In-Channel T186-500-1126 $66.95
Replacement Handles Available for Most Chisels & Gouges
Wild West Power Gouge
This power gouge is designed to work with the following hammer drills: Makita #0810B demolition hammer and the Hitachi model #45SD2. All steel construction. Made in the USA. H187-GOUGE-WWM $165.00
Barr Framing Chisels 1", 1-1/2", and 2" all 17-1/2" in length. These chisels will take and hold a superior edge, saving you time and giving you the best possible results. Hand forged from carbon steel with a flat back and socket handle, they are a must for mortise and tenon work. Replacement handles available.
1" T021-TFC1 $134.70
1-1/2" T021-CHISELTBR $139.91
2" T021-TFC2 $133.23
Diamond Honing Cone
Excellent for sharpening in-channel gouges. 8" long.
T044-DCLF $30.30
Holster for 1-1/2" and 2" chisels $26.50
Crown/Hamlet Registered Mortise Chisels
For mortise and general heavy duty work. Overall length 10" -14". Made in Sheffield, England.

1/2" T186-680-4508 $47.25
3/4" T186-680-4512 $55.10
1" T186-680-4516 $64.15
2" T186-680-4532 $80.80

India Gouge Slip Stone
Fine grit tapering India gouge slip is a must for anyone who needs to put an edge on a curved surface. Great for in-channel gouges.
6" x 2" x 1/2" x 3/8". T186-340-2000 $31.20
Sorby Corner Chisel
Heavy Duty 1-3/8" width, 18-1/4" overall length. T186-640-3016 $149.70
To Place an Order: Call Toll Free
1-800-359-6614
Sorby Timber Framing Chisels

Chisels Beveled (B) or non-beveled (NB).
1" NB T186-640-2116 $94.90
1-1/2" NB T186-640-2124 $110.90
2" NB T186-640-2132 $140.40
2" B T186-640-2032 $170.80


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