[header] How to use a woodworking chisel [title] Obtain a mallet/hammer and a set of chisels. [step] Hardware stores should have whole sets of chisels and various hammers in stock. [substeps] Even a cheap set of chisels can last you a lifetime if used properly. 
The hammer/mallet must be made of a soft material such as wood, rubber, or plastic to dampen and prevent damage to the chisel. [title] Select a suitable chisel for the kind of project you intend to take on.