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Q&A: Why do I still have tiny scratches on my blade?

May 3, 2019

Mike Pekovich and Tom McKenna offer tips for getting a perfect mirror polish on your blades
Turning For Furniture Makers: Sharpening

April 2, 2019

If you want to turn spindles successfully, you need to start with sharp tools
Workshop Tip: Set Your Honing Guide to Any Angle

March 21, 2019

I use two different honing guides at a variety of angles. So I designed a continuous-distance jig that will set any guide to any angle. It relies on a simple…
A Look At Off-the-Stone Honing Guides

February 7, 2019

These honing guides may be worth considering, especially if you use sandpaper on glass or diamond plates
Chris Gochnour’s sharpening process

February 7, 2019

Watch a hand tool aficionado who is always looking for new ways to be a better sharpener
Tool Review: Trend Diamond Sharpening Kit – DWS/KIT/E

January 7, 2019

Two double-sided 3-in. by 8-in. diamond stones in the kit provide four grits—180, 300, 600, and 1,000—marked clearly and permanently on the face of each surface
How to Sharpen and Use a Curved Scraper

September 26, 2018

Peter Galbert uses a curved card scraper as a shaping tool to fair curves and dial in complex shapes on chair seats.
Tool Review: Maxi-Smart Lapping Plate by Maffalo

July 19, 2018

Groovy lapping plate
How To Sharpen and Use a Drawknife

March 19, 2018

A brilliantly simple shaping tool that’s versatile, fast, and a pleasure to use
How to Get a New Handplane Ready for Work

February 13, 2018

From Fine Woodworking Live 2017: A new, high-quality handplane is a great addition to your shop, but no matter how much you pay, it won’t be ready to work right out of the box.

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