Made You Look: Sharpening jig for chisels and planes
A clever shopmade jig made with even more shopmade jigs.
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Sharpening
Grit vs. Microns
When discussing sharpening stones, Vic Tesolin asks thinks it’s about time we start talking about microns.
Blade-Flattening Block
Flattening the back of a spokeshave’s blade on sandpaper is a pain. The blade is so small that it’s hard to get a grip on it. A 1-1/2″ thick MDF block sized to fit my hand makes the job easy.…
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Review: Taytools Drill Press Sharpening System, V2
Low-cost system keeps chisels razor-sharp
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Easy Chisel Sharpening Jig
Chisel Sharpening Jig If you’ve had trouble grinding a straight edge on a chisel or plane iron, try using your disc sander. All you need is a guide that slides in your sander’s miter gauge slot and an 80 or …
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Drawknife & Spokeshave Basics for Woodworking
These once-standard tools still have a place in the modern shop. Here’s what you need to know about the use, care and keeping of drawknives and spokeshaves.
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