The difference between Timber Slick and Underhill Ice Chisel

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For last few years I assumed I could recognize Timber Slick when I see one; I am not so sure anymore.
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Ice chisels often have odd proportions compared to the fairly standardized shape that slicks do. They are typically either very short relative to their width or else very long and shaped much like an oar blade. Also, their use does not necessitate parallel sides like a slick commonly does, so they often are wider at the edge than they are at the shoulders before the socket.
 
 
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In my (sheltered) understanding a slick differs from a framing(or really any other chisel)in that it has a rocker,a bend along it's length.If you sight down one,end-on,you'll see it.
As a log-builder i've always presumed that it's for the rougher joinery,the rocker allowing the sole to clear the less-than-perfect flat surface.
Vs the framing,or firmer chisel which is dead-straight along the sole.

What an "ice-chiesel" is i do not know.
Around the Interior AK where i live the term is used for directly what it sounds like-a pole-mounted chisel for making holes in the river or lake ice for getting water,making beaver sets et c.
 
jake pogg said:
In my (sheltered) understanding a slick differs from a framing(or really any other chisel)in that it has a rocker,a bend along it's length.If you sight down one,end-on,you'll see it.
As a log-builder i've always presumed that it's for the rougher joinery,the rocker allowing the sole to clear the less-than-perfect flat surface.
Vs the framing,or firmer chisel which is dead-straight along the sole.

What an "ice-chiesel" is i do not know.
Around the Interior AK where i live the term is used for directly what it sounds like-a pole-mounted chisel for making holes in the river or lake ice for getting water,making beaver sets et c.
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Slicks are flat but have the socket at a slight bend. They're used a lot like a plane is for smoothing surfaces, but one hand usually presses on the blade while the other pushes the handle.

Ice chisels, indeed, are for making holes in lake ice for various purposes.
 
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