Milescraft 2220 CornerChisel

Overview

The Milescraft 2220 is an all steel chisel, including the handle, and weighs 2.46 ounces. That light weight suggests a compact tool for fine paring or detail work rather than heavy mortising.

Milescraft is better known for jigs and layout tools, so a chisel from the brand reads as a niche addition rather than a flagship product. No seller description or review excerpts are available here, which leaves the spec sheet to do the talking: all steel construction paired with a featherweight build. That combination points toward a small chisel meant for fine paring rather than a mallet-driven mortising tool.

• Steel blade and handle throughout
• 2.46 ounce total weight
• Model 2220 from Milescraft

Who it's for

Anyone who wants a single lightweight steel chisel for detail or paring work, rather than a full boxed set. Woodworkers who need a heavy duty mortising chisel or a range of blade widths will not find that here, since only one model number is listed.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

At 2.46 ounces, the 2220 sits closer in heft to a marking or detail tool than a mallet-struck mortising chisel, so it is best guided by hand pressure rather than heavy blows. All steel construction, handle included, should resist cracking the way a wood or plastic handle can over time, though a steel handle also transmits more vibration to the hand during use.

Specifications

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