24 ELEMENTARY WOODWORKING 
Two classes of chisels are in common use: the fram- 
ing chisel used for heavy work, such as the frames of 
buildings; and the firmer chisel. The framing chisel 
Fie. 81. The Firmer Chisel 
is strong and heavy, and has a handle capable of with- 
standing the blows of a mallet. The firmer chisel is 
designed for finer and lighter 
work without the mallet. 
The chisel must be sharp 
if we wish to do good and 
accurate work, and a cut on 
the hand made by such a 
sharp tool is liable to be a 
deep one. Special care must 
C be used in handling it, keep- 
Fic. 32. Proper Position for Hori- ing both hands away from 
zontal Chiseling the cutting edge, as shown 
in the sketch, and placing it when not in use where it 
cannot be pushed off the bench on to the floor or the 
student’s feet. 
