What is the proper term for a huge chisel-like tool used for building log cabins?

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Cabin builders use this tool for about the same purpose as a regular chisel. It is about 4" wide, 1 1/2 foot long, and with a 1 1/2-2 foot long handle. What do you call it?

score 4 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 02 '20 at 14:36

I think you may be talking about a slick:

This is what Wikipedia has to say:

A slick is a large chisel, characterized by a wide (2-4 inches, 5–10 cm), heavy blade, and a long, frequently slender, socketed handle. The combined blade and handle can reach two feet (60 cm) in length. The blade of a slick is slightly curved lengthwise, and/or the handle socket is cranked upward, such that the handle and socket clear the surface of the work when the edge is touching. This distinguishes the slick from the similarly-sized, short-handled millwright's chisel.

Correct...though it's more of a timberframing than log cabin tool, IME. — Ecnerwal, Jul 02 '20 at 20:50

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 02 '20 at 14:19

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I believe you're describing an ADZE which is a tool used to shape logs:

Adze

answered Jul 02 '20 at 14:19

jwh20

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jwh20, adze is an ax, and I mean a real chisel on steroids. – user119333 Jul 02 '20 at 14:23

What is the proper term for a huge chisel-like tool used for building log cabins?

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