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Waterstone Upkeep
April 1, 1995

For the sharpest tools, keep stones wet and flatten them often
A New Angle on Whetstones
August 1, 1993

Can oil and water be mixed?
Sharpening Twist Drills
June 1, 1990

Grinding standard and brad-point bits freehand
Sharpening Handsaws
February 1, 1988

It's a matter of knowing all the angles
Grinding Wheel Primer
December 1, 1986

Choosing the best wheel for your steel
Sharpening With Oilstones
December 1, 1986

No jigs, no gadgets, no nonsense
The Humble Scraper
June 1, 1986

A sharp burr makes shavings, not dust
Jointer Talk
December 1, 1985

Getting along with home-shop machines
Repairing Bandsaw Blades
June 1, 1983

And how to make up your own from bulk rolls
The Backsaw
April 1, 1983

How to buy, use and sharpen this basic tool

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