When to use Bevel up or Bevel Down with a Chisel | Paul Sellers

[@mrstandfast2212]

4 minutes and 49 seconds = a lifetime of experience explained simply, coherently and with no added fuss. If only all tutors knew this.

[@charlieevergreen3514]

Skilled woodworker AND a skilled teacher. Paul Sellers is such a great fellow.

[@mvalovalo]

So true. I’ve been coaching rugby for almost 20 years. Am 40 this year. When I host clinics for new coaches the very first thing I tell them is to take what they had planned and halve it. Take what you WERE going to say and half THAT. Too often they’ll either waffle on or have waaaay too much content for the session. Until they’re comfortable and efficient they should err on the side of finishing early and use that time to get more reps or practice or q&a in.

[@bluemerlin271]

He casually cuts a dado manually in 1 minute while talking about it 😂🤣. This guy is awesome! . Glad I ran into this channel 👍

[@offimoo9995]

Fr Fr

[@HappyHitman]

1:39 and he has already taught something you won't find in a book. This is the difference between a formal education and an apprentiship.

[@ErgonBill]

Paul helps us amateurs take woodworking to the next bevel...I'll see myself out.

[@EvidenceofaFabulousLife]

That was worth it! 😉

[@SepticXable]

And take my like with ye. Good day sir

[@Dave-lr2wo]

Wood you not make a joke like that agrain, please?

[@lancemcque1459]

Are you here until Thursday? lol

[@philmann3476]

"It's very simple." Yeah, reminds me of that video Michelangelo posted on his channel a few weeks ago about how you just get a chunk of marble and a chisel and simply chop away whatever doesn't look like David. Seriously, you are a gem and many thanks. Much appreciated.

[@InfectedByEli]

"chop away whatever doesn't look like David." I'm stealing that 👍

[@ivans7406]

I am stealing too!@@InfectedByEli

[@ffaubert1]

I love when I learn more in five minutes from an expert than I have in 30 years of messing about in a workshop by myself. Thank you so much Paul.

[@clintrairdon3554]

Question ??? WHY isn’t this man sponsored by a company to bring his vast knowledge to the woodworking masses. ? I learn so much from watching his videos. Simply explained, no BS, no stupid music., such a Great teacher !!

[@FranktheDachshund]

Then he would end up with a huge stack of green plastic boxes and red aluminum extrusions hanging on the wall behind him.

[@nasarazam]

That is a blessing for us. count us among the fortunate to have the best teacher in the world give classes for free. There are some hand tool "experts" subtly sponsoring their products at extremely high prices. Nothing wrong with that, but you can never know what is genuine vs what is selling. Also, Paul style lends itself to a lay person. He is a great teacher and a fantastic humble human being...

[@robertcreasey6182]

Mr. Sellers, I wish I could sit in on your morning coffee sessions. You ooze wisdom. Thank you for what you do.

[@keithswoodshop1193]

I agree, to be able to sit and talk woodworking with him would equal years of therapy. Can a Yankee come to the U.K. and take your class?

[@mikeadiddle]

I literally giggled with joy when you cut that scallop near the end! You are a master.

[@PaulC1980]

I'm so glad KZbin exists and that Paul Sellers is on it giving a wealth of knowledge to those that appreciate it.

[@BamaDave501]

Am I the only one who watched this and thought, man I need to sharpen my chisels!!

[@joshuaodear]

Every time I see a video like this, I think about sharpening.

[@derekstephens6768]

Yup with you there buddy. Funny how chisels work better when sharpened correctly.

[@SeanBlader]

Not only that, but we have to remember we're looking at an Olympic level woodworker, so any stroke we even take will look atrocious in comparison.

[@HistoricHomePlans]

I was going to make the same comment!

[@kelvinsparks4651]

I watched this and thought man I need to build my workshop then I can sharpen my chisels lol ( we moved house a year ago and my beloved man cave was left in the hands of another lol 😭🤣)

[@diceblue6817]

I stunned at how much I learned, and how much I realized I now understood about the obvious implications of the chisel geometry... what a great 4:49! Amazing!

[@gg_2377]

Holy crap this guy is a wizard. Thank you!

[@larry78cj7]

I wasn’t going to watch this video because I know how to use a chisel. I was wrong, awesome Paul! Thanks.

[@wrstew1272]

Paul- I almost cried when you used that pretty piece of straight grain wood for a demonstration. That stuff is really hard to find around where I live. But it was a great lesson!

[@JCInverso]

Thank you, Paul. I never thought of making scallops with a chisel. Looks like I’ve got some practicing to do. I really appreciate your great advice. Stay healthy.

[@TheUnijacker]

Its not as easy as he makes it look! :)

[@nablo5208]

Rule N. 1: Make sure your Chisel is extremely sharp

[@raytry69]

Rule #2: Make sure your both hands behind the chisel's edge.

[@mikekernjr5121]

Watching and learning from you Professor Sellers is like getting a doctorate degree in woodworking for free.

[@melanieenmats]

Thanks so much Paul. I'm in my third year of messing about with wood, but I've learnt almost everything from you! My passion is equal parts: making boxes, studying craftsmanship history, and meditation.

[@allonsyuk]

I am not a carpenter. I am not a master craftsman. My expertise is electronics and software but I have always loved making stuff in my garage. A lot of the furniture in our house is made from recycled wood claimed from skips and from freecycle. I have always been a fan of power tools to do the work but more recently , thanks to your videos and similar others I am turning more and more to hand tools. I had forgotten how much more pleasurable shavings are to sawdust!. In fact I recently needed to make a load of lap joints. They needed to be fairly accurate to minimise filler so I made a simple hand plane utilising a chisel and it it was actually way easier and more controllable than my electric router! Keep these type of videos coming.

[@goranhikl1180]

Never fails to amaze me with the simplicity of solving problems

[@critbyte]

paul, you make the chisel look like the best tool in the shop!

[@chriskeeble]

I feel for those that never get to be taught by you, Paul. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience, and in such a fantastic, concise way.🤟

[@chrisgriffith1573]

Thank you for that explanation and brilliant demonstration. Sometimes, the best learning experience for a novice are the things Masters take for granted!

[@Eralen00]

That's what separates a great craftsman from a great teacher. A great craftsman knows what he's doing, a great teacher knows why

[@jimmcmahon8817]

This guy really is the chiselmeister! My chiselling never works out this way!

[@lumberjill6598]

I'm just getting into using chisels for more than scraping glue. Got a whetstone sharpening set and watched Mr Sellers sharpening video over and over. My first attempt... the chisel is so sharp ninjas should fear me! Thank you Mr Sellers!.

[@AncientEnergyEyesOpen]

🤺🤺🤺

[@antonhan4815]

He's looks and sounds younger in each new video. And still a great teacher.

[@wallingj68]

I could see this turning into one of those video's where it shows you doing something like the scallop, and then me attempting to do the same thing with less than stellar results. Practice makes perfect though!

[@j.d.1488]

When I was a kid I worked in a glass shop. We had that heavy wide Stanley #55 chisel. All the old timers said to use it with bevel down when cleaning out old wood widow sash putty beds. They felt the bevel up can tend to dig deeper and damage the bed and damage the stiles in upper sash. The old guys jut used their arms and chopped out the old putty. Rarely used a hammer to strike butt. It was a knack for sure.

[@SpareRoomMusic12]

Love these basic tutorials - often forgotten in a world of power tools. Like anything, you should know the basics first. This gets my subscription.

[@bradleytuckwell4854]

Your chisels are razor sharp the timber looked like butter. You make it look so easy thanks for sharing that was so in formative.love your channel

[@JustinPittman]

Great tips, Paul!! Much appreciated. I wish I could get my chisels that sharp!! Man, oh man... Fantastic work.

[@Mr2Xri]

The most quick and simplified explanation about to use Bevel up or Bevel Down with a Chisel! Many thanks Mr. Paul!!!

[@petebryant]

lordy what a joy to watch a sharp chisel in the hands of a craftsman

[@patmash]

Best handling of a chisel I have seen to date by anyone. Thank you sir for the helpful tips.

[@chikokishi7030]

i appreciate that you just threw away a piece of good material for our benefit. thank you.

[@scottroy6195]

Seriously shows what years of practice will get you.

[@melanieenmats]

It's just like watching a masterful musician.

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Thank you Paul for quick tutorial on the best methods for using a chisel. For such a simple tool there is a lot of function. Take care and stay well.

[@robertsantana5245]

This man is a god with the chisel

[@foxfire8284]

The first ever "carpentry tool" I had was a pocket knife that I stole from my dad. I was a little boy and my "workpiece" was a little table. From that point on I fell in love with carpentry. I'm only 17 ( almost 18) and I've started to collect some antique tools. Most, if not all, of which are considered carpentry tools. I am only sure of the possible age of one of them, and that would be my Miller's Falls No. 2A eggbeater drill. They were made from 1938-1957, so it is likely the oldest thing I own ( most of everything I own is at least 20 years old. My truck is 21 and runs pretty good.) The drill itself really only needs a redo on the paint job, the chrome needs redone ( I'm not sure if it is a layer of chrome or if it's chrome paint), and the wood needs a little care. It is really clean and has pretty much no rust at all. The crank "bar" broke before I got it, idk how. I know so because someone welded the screw and the bar together.

[@ginadew9180]

Not a carpenter, I don't do woodwork, but fascinated and unknowledgeable about the chisel. Today this Pro has satisfied me somewhat - feeling blessed x

[@chrisraman5596]

Mr Sellars ,Its been a very steep learning curve for me but a joy to watch you using those beautiful sharp chisels. Iwas inspired by your tutorial on sharpening chisels and I have copied you. My chisels are now very sharp and cut wood like butter. I have a long way to learn a lot and hence please keep producing more of your courses and I love to learn from them.May God bless you and keep on teaching.

[@charlieevergreen3514]

Learned about the chisel bevel direction from Paul earlier, and I use his advice every time I chisel anything. Thank you, Mr. Sellers!

[@ClownOnVacation]

You have taught your students the most information in the least amount of time. Bravo

[@robomoto5550]

Great video. Thank you for making it. Your expertise astounds me. I was taught bevel down at school but it hasnt always worked for me.

[@robertzverina7181]

I’ve spent the last 20 years getting handy with power tools for a livelihood but dream of quieter times in a woodshop doing it by hand... Have you ever been to Amish country? Hand tool paradise...

[@pedroclaro7822]

I have this playlist just for exquisite pieces of video, and this is going in it.

[@cumuliform]

Thank you, Paul. I have learned a great deal from your videos, and I keep returning for your matter-of-fact presentation of skills I can really use. There is a whole cottage industry of KZbinrs who take your ideas and attempt to capitalize on them, but no one seems to do it as well.

[@scottbrodersen6819]

Watching your video on making a mortise and tenon joint, I realized for the first time how the bevel acts as a wedge/lever (it seems obvious now). Since then I've been experimenting with the orientation of the bevel and learning how it works. An amazing tool!

[@frankhill9527]

Thanks for the education on when to use a chisel bevel up or down. Very enlightening.

[@corymiller9854]

I have loved your vids and been inspired to make more things with hand tools. I got my grandpas old handsaw and sharpened it up. Turns out hand carpentry was in my family and it has awaken a creative side in me. I build decks, sheds and fences for a living and use mostly power tools. But faster is not always better:] and i was taking wood for granted slightly. I have harvested some trees and made some boards with my table saw which was a pain:] But now i have special lumber for your unique projects.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

I was taught to think of the bevel edge as a pivot or fulcrum on a lever. As the sharp edge cuts the wood, the chisel wants to pivot up when you have the bevel slide down.

[@BatCaveCreations]

Paul..... YOU ROCK! Thank you!!!!!

[@TheVonhollan]

I have been watching you for years. I always enjoy your knowledge of tools and how to keep them maintained. Keep up the good work!

[@woodfather]

Question, opening a can of paint: Bevel up or down? 😉 I'd love more than anything to have in-person woodworking lessons with Paul, but at the same time, I'd be way too intimidated to touch a tool near him. 😂 He makes them sing, so fun to watch.

[@markarmstrong2592]

I agree a Master makes you nervous but it would be a pleasure to learn one on one with Mr Paul Sellers

[@nagranoth_]

och, it makes me cringe so hard when people abuse their chisels like that

[@woodfather]

@@nagranoth_ rest assured, I'm just joking 😆

[@nagranoth_]

@@woodfather I know, but we've both seen people do it...

[@carbon1255]

@@nagranoth_ Its just a chisel. Its not like using a set square as a hammer. A chisel is hardened steel and well structured, if it did get damaged they are pretty easy to sharpen. To answer the OP bevel down. And so you know I've never used a chisel for opening paint, as that is the job of a flat head hand screwdriver. chisels I'd expect to be too thick to get into many paint tins. But it is fine for workshoppers to complain about the wrong tools when everything is within reach. When you are doing work with limited toolbox and at pace you use what you have. Getting the job done well and at pace comes before looking after your tools. You can polish them when you get home. I'm not sure what you think will happen to a chisel if it touches a soft metal paint tin.

[@dantco]

Look out Mr. Chisel...you're gonna get used today. As soon as the sun comes up!!! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. Knowledge that was once learned through YEARS of WORK is a huge help to me as I found woodworking (hobby) later in life.

[@mgabbard]

I love watching your videos, Paul. Your gentle demeanor and skill make it look so effortless!

[@littlegray4537]

thank you ... given you some flak for being a bore and making things more complicated than they need be, but, here, you make a complex tool simple, so, I don't know what to think anymore except continue watching your videos.

[@Brown969]

Thank you Mr Sellers.

[@bluemerlin271]

This guy is awesome! Casually cuts a dado in a minute while talking about it 🤣. No substitute for experience thats for sure👍

[@jelmo1057]

Really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and wisdom. Few others ever talk about the various applications for bevel up or bevel down. Great explanation, clear and concise and helpful to understand how a chisel truly works so you understand the best application of the bevel.

[@jaxrai7912]

Chisel is so complicated yet so simple!

[@dathaniel9403]

Such a simple thing, which way to turn your chisel when using it, but it makes a huge difference. Thank you.

[@tdevinda]

I love the last part. Its so complicated yet so simple.

[@BeADad2447]

Thank you for the videos you make! I'm in awe at the knowledge woodworkers have. What's special is that many of us will be showing our sons. Thank you

[@pupasfever]

i could be hours sitting here listening & learning, very short but helpful video, thanks Paul.

[@dano4700]

Love the short instructional videos. Cheers Paul. 👍🇦🇺 P.S. Lucky enough to get two No. 71 router planes. Now I want to mortar and tenon every joint. 😁

[@joeltower5964]

I may have to watch this more than once :)

[@davehark101]

Mr Sellers your skills are timeless, your touch and the way work such a simple tool like a chisel.

[@LikelyToBeEatenByAGrue]

You have such skill in every part of what you do. It take you two seconds to produce what it would take me five minutes and a lot of hand wringing and you get way better results. Thanks for the tips. I almost never use the bevel down but I will give these techniques a try.

[@MrJono1999]

What an amazing video, concise and expertly explained

[@davestoltzfus4417]

You always make it look so easy. Thank for sharing.

[@doedeldidoedelda]

To the point, informative and just impressive how effortless and precise you work with this chisel. Now I know I've got a long way to go 🤗

[@Eralen00]

Fantastic information! Even a simple tool like a chisel can be very versatile in the hands of a master. Thanks for teaching us

[@bruce-le-smith]

amazing video, so much high quality advice packed into a short amount of time, thank you

[@markjarman7819]

Perfect chisel control right there😊

[@ermir.romaku]

You really are an excellent teacher!

[@eggster71]

Great video. Not sure how I missed this.

[@letmebehomie6185]

You make it look so easy. But I'm sure it's all feel with that much experience

[@michaelbibby01]

you make every cut look so easy!

[@kieranfoster902]

I loved all of the explanations, but the mortising demonstration was particularly brilliant. Thanks as always.

[@bhaskarpnair]

Excellent well explained video.... ❤❤❤❤Lots of love..... Thank you so much dear Sir....

[@Fried_Rice_Ren]

Hot damn! I need to get my chisels back out! Thank you Mr.Sellers!’

[@MCsCreations]

Really amazing tips, Paul! Thanks a lot!!! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@OutOfBoxCollector]

Amazing! I learned so much in 1 short video!

[@heyimlate5656]

Best video I've seen on this. Thank you.

[@kelvinsparks4651]

Your vast experience and life skills make it look so easy Paul. Great video.

[@pablomenjivar2475]

Hi Paul! Greetings from Costa Rica! I recently got interested in guitar making, and have been restoring a lot of my grandpa’s old tools for that purpose, chisels are one of my favorite tools along with planes and spokeshaves! But tools like spokeshaves,router planes and stuff like that are very hard to find arround here! Thanks for ever piece of advise you give on the channel, even though your channel is more directed towards furniture and general woodworking, I’ve found myself using a lot of the techniques and tips you provide, like preparing and setting tools, and sensibilazing to comunicate with the woods🪚🪛 It would be great to meet you some day in the future, when I finnish my guitar, you sure will have a place in the list of people that helped me in one way or another.

[@beachthor1]

Highest quality video, no nonsense, pleasant accent

[@oldmanofcotati]

Outstanding presentation and demonstrations. I learned so much from this video. Thank you Mr Paul.

[@timfowler4642]

Experience you have is great. Easy to understand. Thanks

[@imranh5395]

Good ol Paul Sellars, keeping it nice and simple 👍🏼

[@antonoat]

Always a joy to learn from a real master, thank you Paul.👏😀👍

[@panagiotis8409]

Great video. A suggestion try to make wooden skis.

[@wolfman75]

Thank You For The Info!!! Paul You Make It Look So Easy!!! 👍😎🤔😲

[@Ampersand00]

A true master at work.

[@russcorbett3923]

Awesome video with a ton if tips that can be used in the real world !!! Thank You !!!!

[@couerleroi1]

Sir, you are a great teacher

[@tonyo.8623]

I certainly learned something today! Thank you

[@uwishpal]

You are a master Paul, thank you.

[@u.sonomabeach6528]

It would be the greatest confirmation if you were working with Paul Sellers and he needed to borrow your chisel and after using it for a little bit he stops and looks at the chisel and comments that it is sharp lol. After this video I watching this video I wanted to throw mine in the garbage because my chisels don't love me like Mr. Seller's chisels love him. Maybe I need to just treat my chisels better and listen to them because Paul's chisels look like happy chisels and mine are always sad and talk back to me and don't like to help out when we are working.

[@jhans3278]

Wow! The best explanation I ever heard. Thanks, Paul.