Wood Chisel Irwin MS500 with Plastic Handle and Striking Cap 32 mm (MPN 10503669)

Irwin MS500 wood chisel with a 32 mm cutting width is designed for precision chopping, paring and shaping of wood in carpentry and joinery. The tool features a robust plastic handle with an integrated metal striking cap allowing controlled impact with a mallet or hammer. The blade provides a straight cutting edge for trimming joints, cleaning out mortises and refining edges when working on furniture restoration, cabinet making or general woodworking projects.

Advantages

The plastic handle is ergonomically shaped to provide secure grip and reduced hand fatigue during extended use, while the metal striking cap increases durability under repeated impacts. The 32 mm blade delivers a balance between reach and control for both coarse removal and fine paring. Hardened steel construction of the cutting edge maintains sharpness and enables accurate, consistent cuts.

Suitable for

• Chopping and paring wood for joints and mortises
• Cleaning out grooves and removing waste from tenons
• Shaping and trimming components in furniture restoration
• Cabinet making and detailed woodworking tasks

Key specifications

• Cutting width: 32 mm
• Handle material: plastic with metal striking cap
• Blade material: hardened steel cutting edge
• Intended use: manual wood chiselling with mallet or hammer impact

How to use

Secure the workpiece firmly in a vise or with clamps before chiselling. Hold the chisel with the bevel facing the area to be removed for paring cuts and with the flat face against the reference surface for fine trimming. For chopping or mortise work, position the chisel square to the wood, use controlled mallet strikes on the metal striking cap, and remove waste gradually to avoid splitting. Keep hands clear of the blade path and take light finishing passes to achieve a clean edge.

Usage recommendations

Maintain the cutting edge by regular honing and occasional sharpening with appropriate stones. Store the chisel in a protective sleeve or toolbox to prevent damage to the edge. Use eye protection and follow standard workshop safety practices when striking the handle with a mallet or hammer.