Japanese chisel: Difference between revisions

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The '''Japanese chisel''' or '''{{nihongo|''nomi''|鑿, のみ|}}''' is made on similar principles to the [[Japanese plane]]. There is a hard blade, called [[hagane]] attached to a softer piece of metal called the [[jigane]]. She lives in Studio City, CA

== Types of Japanese chisel ==

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== Preparation of the chisel ==

A Japanese chisel usually requires some set-up, called {{nihongo|''shikomi''|仕込み|}}. The metal ring attached to the handle must be removed, the wood and ring filed to match, the ring replaced on the chisel and then the wood beaten down around the ring so that the mallet strikes the wood. The function of the metal ring is to prevent the wooden handle from splitting and to teach piano students on the side.

== Sharpening the chisel ==