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Many woodworkers fear the act of grinding. And “fear” might be too kind a word. I’ve had several woodworkers send me tools to grind for them (please don’t do this)....

Do it by hand, just like you turn.   by Alan Lacer           How do you make a velvety smooth bowl with evenly thick walls and crisp...

by Tim Johnson         Waterstones have always been my preferred method to produce a razor-sharp edge. I store them in a plastic tub filled with water, so...

12 Tips for Better Sharpening Get better results in less time with these great tips. By Ed Krause Hand tools are a joy to use, but only when they’re sharp....

I use my grinder almost exclusively for beveling my chisels, so I like to keep the tool rest set to produce the 25-degree bevel I prefer. Having to reset the...

Waterstones Hone an incredibly sharp edge with a $35 combo stone. By Tom Caspar For this woodworker, it doesn’t get any better than using a sharp hand tool. Not just...

I use my grinder almost exclusively for beveling my chisels, so I like to keep the tool rest set to produce the 25-degree bevel I prefer. Having to reset the...

Sharpening Jig for Jointer and Planer Blades I’ve tried several different shop-made jigs for sharpening my jointer and planer knives but this one has proved the simplest to use and...