Blade-Flattening Block

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Blade-Flattening Block

American Woodworker Editors AW149, Sandpaper, Sharpening, Spokeshave, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Flattening the back of a spokeshave’s blade on sandpaper is a pain. The blade is so small that it’s hard to get a grip on it. A 1-1/2″ thick MDF block sized to fit my hand makes the job easy.…
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Review: Taytools Drill Press Sharpening System, V2

Chris Gochnour Accessories, scary sharp, Sharpening

Low-cost system keeps chisels razor-sharp

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Easy Chisel Sharpening Jig

American Woodworker Editors AW146, Chisels, Jigs and Fixtures, Sharpening, Techniques, Tool Maintenance, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Chisel Sharpening Jig If you’ve had trouble grinding a straight edge on a chisel or plane iron, try using your disc sander. All you need is a guide that slides in your sander’s miter gauge slot and an 80 or …
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Drawknife & Spokeshave Basics for Woodworking

Michael Dunbar December 2008, Drawknife, Hand Tool, Hand Tool Fundamentals, Sharpening, Spokeshave

These once-standard tools still have a place in the modern shop. Here’s what you need to know about the use, care and keeping of drawknives and spokeshaves.
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