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The Facts of Sharpening
August 5, 2019

The reality is that dull tools are the main reason why woodworkers struggle with hand tools. There is no way around it. If you don't have sharp tools, then you won't be successful with hand tools.
Sharpening Woodworking Tools – Start Woodworking S1:Ep7
July 15, 2019

Woodworking hand tools, most notably hand planes and chisels, are some of the most useful tools in the woodshop. In the time it takes to set up many power tool…
Uncommonly Sharp: How to Sharpen 13 Tools that Don’t Fit in Your Honing Guide
May 21, 2019

We've got dozens of articles on how to sharpen hand tools like a regular plane blade or a set of chisels, but what about the rest of your tool arsenal?…
Q&A: Why do I still have tiny scratches on my blade?
May 3, 2019

Mike Pekovich and Tom McKenna offer tips for getting a perfect mirror polish on your blades
Sharpening Turning Tools
April 2, 2019

If you want to turn spindles successfully, you need to start with sharp turning tools.
Workshop Tip: Set Your Honing Guide to Any Angle
March 21, 2019

I use two different honing guides at a variety of angles. So I designed a continuous-distance jig that will set any guide to any angle. It relies on a simple…
A Look At Off-the-Stone Honing Guides
February 7, 2019

These honing guides may be worth considering, especially if you use sandpaper on glass or diamond plates
Chris Gochnour’s sharpening process
February 7, 2019

Watch a hand tool aficionado who is always looking for new ways to be a better sharpener
Tool Review: Trend Diamond Sharpening Kit – DWS/KIT/E
January 7, 2019

Two double-sided 3-in. by 8-in. diamond stones in the kit provide four grits—180, 300, 600, and 1,000—marked clearly and permanently on the face of each surface
How to Sharpen and Use a Curved Scraper
September 26, 2018

Peter Galbert uses a curved card scraper as a shaping tool to fair curves and dial in complex shapes on chair seats.

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