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How to sharpen odd shaped tools
August 22, 2023

Sandpaper, dowels, and wood scraps solve unique sharpening challenges
How to Sharpen a Spokeshave
December 3, 2014

A simple blade holder is a key to success.
Get Sharp the Diamond Way
July 30, 2014

How to sharpen chisels and planes using diamond plates
Can SawStopped blades be repaired?
April 2, 2014

Q: I know that a lot of blade manufacturers repair and resharpen sawblades, but can they restore a blade damaged by a SawStop tablesaw discharge? Joseph Trescott Jr., Bloomington, IL…
Sharpen Jointer Knives in Place
December 8, 2011

Get better cuts and spend less time fiddling with your machine.
Video: How to Sharpen Jointer Knives
December 8, 2011

Learn a quick and simple technique for sharpening jointer knives in-place.
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…
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.
Flatten an Oilstone to Clean It
October 28, 2010

Q: My oilstones no longer sharpen as effectively as they once did, and seem to be clogged. How can I rejuvenate them? Bill Plantz, Westlake, OH A: Eventually, all oilstones…
How to Sharpen a Molding Plane
January 1, 2010

Hand tool expert's tips on putting a keen edge on these complex profiles.

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