Easy, effective sharpening guide for carving gouges
An eyebolt, slightly modified, easily holds a gouge in the right position for sharpening.
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How to sharpen a scorp
Chris Schwarz demonstrates two ways to sharpen a weird tool.
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Sandpaper, dowels, and wood scraps solve unique sharpening challenges
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An experiment uncovers cutting edges of the past. “How did they sharpen their tools back then?” I’ve asked this question myself and I have been asked the question, and I’ve never felt comfortable with any answer. We know that …
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Spindle-Sander Sharpening
Here’s a simple way to sharpen chisels using a 3″ sanding drum mounted in an oscillating spindle sander or a drill press. Cut a squared-up 2×4 the length of the sander’s table. Cut a 2″ deep by 1/2″ wide slot …
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