The cross section of a chisel is usually

The cross section of a chisel is usually Correct Answer Octagonal

Explanation:

  • The cold chisel is a hand cutting tool used by fitters for chipping and cutting off operations.
  • Chipping is an operation of removing excess metal with the help of a chisel and hammer. Chipped surfaces being rough, they should be finished by filing.
  • Chisels are made from high carbon steel or chrome vanadium steel.

Parts of a chisel: Head, body, point or cutting edge

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  • The cross-section of chisels is usually hexagonal or octagonal
  • The cutting edge is hardened and tempered

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