broadchisels
A broad chisel is a woodworking chisel distinguished by a wide, flat blade designed for removing material from large surfaces and for planing faces and edges. The blade width can range from about 1 inch to several inches, with larger models favored in cabinetmaking, panel work, and bulk material removal. The edge is usually ground straight and flat, though some broad chisels used for paring across grain may have a slightly rounded or hollowed edge near the tip to reduce chatter.
Common uses include flattening and trueing large faces, paring end grain along wide edges, and cleaning up
Construction and variants: broad chisels typically have a steel blade attached to a handle, with a tang
Care and sharpening: keep the edge square and free of nicks; sharpen on flat sharpening stones or
See also: woodworking chisels, mortising chisels, bench chisels.