Cosmanized Half-Blind Chisels: WoodRiver 3/8 Inch Woodriver When sharpened and used properly

When sharpened and used properly

The blade is fixed in use but can be rotated to a sharper area when it gets dull

loosen a screw on the top of the plane to move the shoe that controls the throat opening

Sawing takes less effort and is easier to control

Soles and sides are machined flat and square within tightly held tolerances

Cosmanized Half-Blind Chisels: WoodRiver 3/8 Inch Woodriver When sharpened and used properlyIf you have ever cut a half blind dovetail then you know how challenging cleaning out the pin socket is, especially in the corners. Not happy with the skew and fishtail chisels available, I designed and made my own half blind chisel and they work great! These chisels are "Cosmanized" from a WoodRiver 3 8 inch socket chisel with a Bubinga wood handle. Fishtail shape makes accessing the back corners of the half blind socket easy. Sides of the chisel tip