Sharpening Chisels

Testing CBN Grinding Wheels
May 1, 2025

Chris Gochnour found CBN wheels have all the benefits of traditional wheels, with none of the downsides.
Get Sharp Fast
March 30, 2016

Bob Van Dyke shows you how he keeps his tools sharp in under three minutes.
Veritas Narrow-blade Honing Guide
July 29, 2015

Honing guide made for chisels
Plane Blades and Chisels Need a Flat and Polished Back
February 7, 2013

Do the heavy work with sandpaper glued to a flat slab of granite.
Bench Grinder Basics
April 5, 2012

Learn how to use a conventional bench grinder for perfect bevels on your chisels and plane irons
A Honing Guide is the Great Equalizer
February 9, 2012

Get your chisels and planes as sharp as the pros', guaranteed
Secondary Bevel Saves Time and Effort
September 29, 2011

Q: Many woodworkers talk about using a secondary bevel on their chisel and plane blades. Why would I want to do this? It seems like more work than using a…
Get Sharp- Fast
June 3, 2010

Lie-Nielsen's sharpening expert shares a surefire method for getting a keen edge every time
Sharpening the V-Tool
October 29, 2009

Learn how to sharpen this complex carving tool with a grinder and stones.
Sharpening a Skew Chisel
October 29, 2009

Learn how to sharpen this most important hand tool used in carving for undercutting or cleaning out corners.

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