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And a good wood chisel, in particular, has sharp beveled cutting edges, holds those edges well, sharpens easily, and boasts an ergonomic handle built to withstand repeated hammer or mallet strikes.

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You can pick up a set of Narex Bevel Edge Chisels with Wooden Handles from Amazon for $62.99, which includes one ¼-inch chisel, one ½-inch chisel, one 13/16-inch chisel, and one 1-1/32-inch chisel.

While the hammer joint seems mainly aimed at birch plywood, [Jiskar] mentions testing it in other materials, such as bamboo, MDF, and even acrylic, although wood seems to be the best application.