Sharpening - Page 7 of 8

A sure-fire sharpening method
October 1, 2009

Still struggling with dull hand tools? This free video, from the Getting Started in Woodworking series, shows the fastest and most foolproof way to get your tools razor sharp.
Sole Power: How to Tune Up an Old Plane
July 21, 2009

Paint remnants, an uneven sole and years of oxidation make for one extensive rehab.
Sharpening 101: A Lesson in Cutting the Cheese?
July 15, 2009

Sharpening Doctor Gary Rogowski uses a hunk of cheddar to explain the difference between single, double, and hollow-grind bevels in this video tutorial
How to Crown a Plane Iron
February 26, 2009

Adding camber on a plane blade can prevent unsightly ripples in a workpiece.
Sharpening: A2 vs. O1 Steel
March 28, 2008

The A2 steel has added chromium so it stays sharp longer. Part eight of this 8-part series answering your questions about sharpening.
Sharpening: Different Bevel Angles
March 28, 2008

Yes, but you need not be obsessed with precise bevel angles. Part seven of this 8-part series answering your questions about sharpening.
Sharpening: Stropping Blades
March 28, 2008

How to give a freshly sharpened blade a final touch. Part six of this 8-part series answering your questions about sharpening.
Sharpening: Honing Guides
March 27, 2008

An argument for using a guide to achieve consistent results, in part three of our 8-part series
Burnishing a Gooseneck Scraper
March 27, 2008

Putting a burr on a curve is a matter of knowing where to stop.
Sharpening: The Scary Sharp Method
March 26, 2008

A lesson in an effective, inexpensive way to put an edge on chisels and plane irons, in part one of this 8-part series answering your questions about sharpening.

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