Review: Zen-Wu Toolworks ZenSharp Starter Kit

Barry NM Dima Diamond Sharpening Kit, Diamond Stones, Sharpening, sharpening hand tools, sharpening stone, Sharpening Stones, Sharpening Tools

Using the kit is a breeze. Because the cards don’t require flattening, you just splash and go.

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The Rule of Three: Sharpening 101

Megan Fitzpatrick Grinding, Honing Guides, June 2014 #211, polish, Sharpening, Sharpening Stones, Shop Blog, Techniques, Tool Maintenance, Woodworking Essentials

Grind, hone, polish: the basics of all sharpening. Among the fundamental skills necessary for good woodworking, I’d put knowing how to sharpen your edge tools at the top of the list. Even if you consider yourself a power-tool woodworker, …
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A Sharp Honing Stone Station

Rob Porcaro October 2007, Sharpening, Sharpening Stones, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

This honing stone setup is part of my dedicated sharpening station. It consists of a plastic tray mounted in a plywood carrier box that also provides solid footing for a wooden stone holder that bridges the box. The unit is …
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16 Sharpening Tips for Woodworkers

Tom Caspar AW145, Hand Tool, Lists, Sharp, Sharpening, Sharpening Stones, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Understanding the Why is just as important as the How. Hand tools are a pleasure to use — if they’re sharp. Once you have a sharp tool in your hands, you’ll begin to realize why some woodworkers are so passionate …
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