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Get Serious About Getting Sharp
October 27, 2011

Make it quick and convenient and you won't hesitate
UPDATE: Back to Basics: Fundamentals of Sharpening from Fox Chapel Publishing
March 27, 2011

See who won a copy of Back to Basics: Fundamentals of Sharpening
How to Sharpen a Router Plane Blade
February 10, 2011

These small blades can be difficult to sharpen. Here are some tips to make the task easier.
Spanish woodworker shares finer points of side rabbet planes
November 17, 2010

From a tiny workshop tucked away in Toledo, Spain, woodworker Julio Alonso shares sharpening techniques and surveys the versatility of these little planes.
Fast Fix: Sharpening Jig KeepsYour Stone Secure
September 23, 2010

Learn how to build a clever device for holding your waterstones secure in the latest episode of our Fast Fix video series.
How much camber should be in plane irons?
July 23, 2010

Bench plane blades are sharpened with a slightly curved edge or "camber". Why? How much? Is it different for a bevel-up vs bevel-down plane?
Get Sharp- Fast
June 3, 2010

Lie-Nielsen's sharpening expert shares a surefire method for getting a keen edge every time
Hand Grinding – The Old-Fashioned Way
April 8, 2010

Grinding tools doesn't have to be a loud, scary proposition. Using a hand-cranked grinder and a shop-made base and tool rest can take a lot of the danger out of…
The Journey to a Keen Edge
January 20, 2010

There has been a lot written about sharpening hand tools, both here at Fine Woodworking and elsewhere on the Internet. There are as many opinions about the "correct" way to…
Reset and Sharpen Teeth to Correct Handsaw Drift
December 1, 2009

Q: George Harris, Media, PA A: It's possible that the saw has been set or sharpened incorrectly. An easy fix in either case is to lightly run a medium-fine (1,000-grit)…

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