A mortise axe is a specialized woodworking tool used to create mortises, which are rectangular holes that are typically used to join two pieces of wood together. Mortise axes are designed with a long, narrow blade that is sharp on both sides and is typically made of high-quality steel. The blade is beveled on one side, which allows it to cut through the wood cleanly and efficiently. The other side of the blade is flat, which allows the user to strike it with a mallet or hammer to drive it into the wood. Mortise axes are typically used in combination with a chisel, which is used to remove the wood that the axe has cut away. The axe is used to create the initial cut, which is typically made at an angle to the grain of the wood. The chisel is then used to remove the wood from the mortise, which is typically done by placing the chisel into the cut made by the axe and tapping it with a mallet or hammer. Mortise axes are commonly used in traditional joinery, which is a woodworking technique that involves creating joints that do not rely on glue or other adhesives to hold them together. Instead, the joints are created by interlocking the pieces of wood together in a way that creates a strong, durable bond. Mortise and tenon joints are one of the most common types of joints used in traditional joinery, and mortise axes are an essential tool for creating the mortises that are needed to make these joints.
woodworking, mortises, chisel, joinery, traditional
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