Barr Timber Framing Chisel Carving - Shelter Institute
Barr Timber Framing Chisel Carving - Shelter Institute
Barr Timber Framing Chisel Carving - Shelter Institute
Barr Timber Framing Chisel Carving - Shelter Institute
Barr Timber Framing Chisel Carving - Shelter Institute

Barr Timber Framing Chisel

$25.99 USD - $200.99 USD /
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Hand-forged in Idaho USA. 13-in high-carbon blade, white oak handle, shock ring.

Best For

  • Heavy mallet work in deep mortises
  • Framers who want an American hand-forged edge
  • A lifetime chisel to hand down

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In stock at 873 US-1, Woolwich, ME 04579 · Usually ready in 24 hours

In stock at 873 US-1, Woolwich, ME 04579

Barr Timber Framing Chisel

Available for pickup

873 US-1, Woolwich, ME 04579

Usually ready in 24 hours

873 U.S. 1
Woolwich ME 04579
United States

+12074427938

The Barr Timber Framing Chisel is a hand-forged socket framing chisel from Idaho, in 1, 1-1/2 and 2 in widths, with a replacement handle sold separately.

The flat of the blade is 7 in long and at least 5/16 in thick over most of its length, and the chisel is 18 in overall. After forging, each tool is annealed, quenched and tempered, then fitted with a hardwood handle that seats in the socket, with a steel shock ring on top to help keep it from splitting under the mallet. If you finally wear a handle out, the replacement drops right in.

Barr Specialty Tools is run by Barr Quarton and his son, Jess, in Idaho, and every tool is hand forged. Barr has worked with tool steel since 1977. His first tool was a slick, which went on to win best in show at a Timber Framers Guild show.

  • Options: 1 in; 1-1/2 in; 2 in; replacement handle
  • Blade: flat section 7 in long, at least 5/16 in thick
  • Overall length: 18 in
  • Steel: hand-forged tool steel; annealed, quenched and tempered
  • Handle: hardwood, fitted to the socket, steel shock ring
  • Made in: USA by Barr Specialty Tools

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William

Great company, great chisel

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Chaz

Looks like it was honed, but someone dropped it. Other than that, solid chisel and beautifully made.

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