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Flatten Waterstones with a Coarse Diamond Stone
December 8, 2011

Q: I use waterstones to sharpen my tools and have heard that diamond stones are a great way to flatten them. I’d like to give it a try, but I’m…
Get Serious About Getting Sharp
October 27, 2011

Make it quick and convenient and you won't hesitate
An Introduction to Sharpening
July 1, 2009

In this introductory video, "sharpening doctor" Gary Rogowski demonstrates how sharp is sharp.
Round the Edges of Every Plane Blade?
July 1, 2009

QUESTION: I've read that the cutting edge of a plane blade should be slightly cambered. Why? And should I do it to all of my plane blades? Kevin Lavois, Holyoke,…
Sharpening: Flatten the Back
July 1, 2009

Gary Rogowski shows how to improve your sharpening skills with this critical first step in the process.
Sharpening: Grind the Bevel
July 1, 2009

Master the hollow-ground bevel with tips from this multi-part video series.
Sharpening: Hone the Edge
July 1, 2009

Grinding is done; honing is next. Learn how to get the sharpest cutting edge possible.
Sharpening: The Value of Sharp Tools
July 1, 2009

A "pretty good" edge can always be made better, using simple adjustments in technique.
A Visit to the Sharpening Doctor
July 1, 2009

Two readers hone their skills with help from our expert
Don’t Use Oil on Waterstones
May 1, 2009

QUESTION: The temperature in my shop regularly dips below freezing in the winter. If there's any water in my waterstones, it freezes, expands, and breaks them. Can I use oil…

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