One might be involved in making a bust (6)

I believe the answer is:

chisel

(Other definitions for chisel that I've seen before include "Wood-shaping tool" , "Tool used to shape wood, stone or metal" , "Flat steel tool with a cutting edge" , "Sharp tool" , "Tool for shaping wood or metal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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