Chisels and gouges are used for wood carving and hand cutting of mortises, dovetails, etc. Hand planes for surface shaping timber.

Using sharp tools for cutting, engraving or incising wood and other resistant materials, eg, Perspex, linoleum or hardboard.The use of scissors for cutting paper and board.The use of craft knives and scalpels, with and without cutting mats.

This MRAT brings together a number of aspects from other MRATs, and provides information on the use of general hand tools in a practical workshop.

This covers the use of a powered multi-tool, which has an oscillating or vibrating blade, used to remove waste material.