Sharpening gouges and other curved blades
Bob demonstrates a cool tool that helps him get curved blades sharp without much fuss.
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Sharpening a plane blade
Bob Van Dyke demonstrates how he sharpens his plane blades and gets back to work without skipping a beat.
Read moreRelieving the corners of a plane blade
Bob Van Dyke sharpens his plane blades with a subtle camber on the edges of the blade, allowing him more control with his handplanes.
Read moreHollow grinding tips and techniques
Bob Van Dyke heads to the grinder to demonstrate how he adds a hollow grind to his blades and how he keeps from burning the blade in the process.
Read moreSharpening systems explained
From oil stones to sandpaper systems, Bob Van Dyke gives an overview of many of the sharpening systems popular today—including the pros and cons of each.
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