Sharpening Accessories

Accu-Burr Burnisher
September 21, 2023

Review: Accu-Burr Burnisher
How to sharpen odd shaped tools
August 22, 2023

Sandpaper, dowels, and wood scraps solve unique sharpening challenges
Review: Lee Valley honing guide
April 18, 2023

Vintage honing guide is uniquely capable
Tool review: M.Power Side by Size diamond stones
October 11, 2022

Dave Fisher tests a trio of stones and strops
Hand-tool buyer’s guide
October 28, 2020

Use two decades of tool tests to compile your hand-tool kit, and you won't go wrong.
Workshop Tip: Silicone baking mat secures waterstones
February 27, 2020

Nonslip surface keeps diamond plates and waterstones from slipping.
Tool Review: Lapping plates by Nano Hone
October 10, 2019

Nano Hone lapping plates feature raised abrasive elements that speed the flattening process by increasing the edges in contact with the waterstone.
Sharpening stone holder is simple and stable
August 8, 2018

This simple holder grips a combination waterstone firmly yet makes it easy to flip to the opposite side. I made it from 1-in.-thick acrylic I had on hand, but other…
A Simple Sharpening Cart
February 27, 2017

For Rollie Johnson, the best way for him to keep his tools sharp is to make sure it's easy to do, so he put together a workstation that he can wheel anywhere in the shop
Tool Review of the Veritas – Camber Roller Assembly for the Mk.II Honing Guide
May 1, 2008

The new cambered roller for the Veritas Mk.II honing guide lets you put a slight curve on a plane blade

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