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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.
Grind and get back to work – fast
June 30, 2020

For Megan Fitzpatrick, there is simply no faster way to remove a chip from a blade or erase a too-large secondary bevel than a high-speed wheel grinder.
Sharpening Gouges and Drawknives with a Lapidary Wheel
January 29, 2020

Chairmaker Russ Filbeck demonstrates how he gets his drawknives and carving gouges sharp in short order.
Learn a fast, reliable way to sharpen a card scraper
October 28, 2019

Bob Van Dyke demonstrates his process for sharpening a card scraper, including how to create smooth and square edges and faces, and how to draw out and form a burr to create the cutting edge.
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?…
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…
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

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