Stanley 16-978 Fatmax Short Blade Wood Chisel 1 Inch

Product Description

The STANLEY 16-978 is a short-blade wood chisel designed for precision joinery, mortising, and general woodworking tasks. Built with an acetate handle, it delivers impact resistance and a secure grip during mallet-driven or hand-pressure applications. The 1-inch tip width makes it a practical choice for medium-width cuts, fitting common joint profiles found in cabinet and furniture work. Licensed woodworkers, carpenters, and skilled tradespeople reach for this chisel when controlled material removal and edge accuracy are the priority.

This chisel is suited for residential and light commercial woodworking applications including door fitting, cabinet installation, and timber framing prep work. The short blade profile improves control in tight spaces where a standard-length chisel would be cumbersome. It is a single-unit tool intended for hand tool operations by carpenters and general contractors who need reliable edge-holding performance on wood substrates.

Key Features

• 1-inch tip width suited for medium joinery and mortise work
• Short blade profile improves maneuverability in confined areas
• Acetate handle withstands mallet strikes and reduces hand fatigue
• Compact form factor supports one-handed control and precise paring cuts

Compatibility

Designed as a standard wood chisel for use on softwood and hardwood applications in residential and commercial carpentry work.

Installation Notes

Wood chisels are installed and used by carpenters and general tradespeople. Always secure the workpiece before applying force. Keep the blade edge away from the body when paring. Inspect the cutting edge before use and sharpen as needed to maintain safe, controlled cutting performance.