Sharpening - Page 3 of 23

Relieving the corners of a plane blade
October 25, 2021

Bob Van Dyke sharpens his plane blades with a subtle camber on the edges of the blade, allowing him more control with his handplanes.
Hollow grinding tips and techniques
October 25, 2021

Bob Van Dyke heads to the grinder to demonstrate how he adds a hollow grind to his blades and how he keeps from burning the blade in the process.
How to sharpen a blade using a honing guide
October 25, 2021

Bob Van Dyke gives an overview of various honing guides, and demonstrates why he uses one when sharpening his plane irons and chisels.
What’s in a bevel angle?
October 25, 2021

What's the difference between between flat grinds and hollow grinds? Why does everyone sharpen bevels at 30º. What is a micro-bevel? Bob answers it all.
How to flatten sharpening stones
October 25, 2021

Without truly flat stones, you'll never be able to get truly sharp. In this video, Bob Van Dyke demonstrates this sharpening fundamental.
Workshop tip: Simple wood block makes it easier to flatten backs of blades
September 16, 2021

This simple fix reduces wear and tear on your hands when you have a lot of blades to flatten.
Bevel-up Jack: Change the Angle of Attack
July 26, 2021

You can change the cutting angle of these hand tools to tackle a variety of planing tasks.
A reminder that it’s time to sharpen
February 9, 2021

Keen edges save time and energy.
How to sharpen an adze
January 19, 2021

Using a bench grinder and a steady hand, Dave Fisher explains how to tune-up an adze–whether its an antique or a new model with sub-par bevels.
Workshop tip: Marble or granite tile is a low-cost lapping plate
January 7, 2021

Floor tiles are inexpensive and give you a long, flat surface.

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