Keep saw blades sharp. Keep them out of contact with metal or concrete and stone. Remove any nails from wood before saving. Protect your saw blades by coating them with paste wax or a lighter grade of machine oil. Keep them in a cardboard sheath.
Chisels are wood-cutting tools.
Socket Cchisels are meant to be used with a mallet. Tang Chisels are for working with the weight of the hand only. For more specialized use, purchase a good beveled-edge Cabinetmaker's Chisel for finish work. The square edge of a framing chisel is best for forming work, while the narrow mortise chisel serves to break waste away. Tips on Chiseling Start your blade digging into the wood, slightly inside your guideline mark.