Woodworking was essential to the romans. it provided, sometimes the only, material for buildings, transportation, tools, and household items. wood also provided pipes, dye, waterproofing materials, and energy for heat.: 1 although most examples of roman woodworking have been lost,: 2 the literary record preserved much of the contemporary knowledge.. Parts it consists of: these hand tools are made of metal which allows the blade to be sharpened when it becomes blunt. the handle is also usually metal with a rubber case for comfort and grip although some chisel handles are made from plastic or wood. the chisels blade can be a range of widths to suit almost any type of cut that needs to be made..