Low-Angle vs. Standard-Angle Spokeshaves
The key to success with a spokeshave is understanding the cutting angles and how they work.
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Workshop tip: Quick way to sharpen a wheel-type marking gauge
Use a drill press and a small diamond honing plate.
Read moreAll You Need to Know About Strops, Part 2: Make a Strop From Scratch
One of the strops that I tried in my efforts to find a high-quality yet economic tool was the Lee Valley strop. (Read part 1 of the story here). This strop is made of plywood and comes with separate …
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All You Need to Know About Strops, Part 1: Tough Leather from Ukraine
I use strops all the time to hone our many carving knives, our plane, and chisel blades, not to mention my pocket knife. Strops maintain our edges and gift them with pinnacle sharpness that lasts a long time. If you …
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Centering a Hollow Grind
A felt-tip pen is the best tool I’ve found for adjusting a grinder’s tool rest. When you need to find the center of a bevel in order to duplicate an angle, color the whole bevel with a Magic Marker or …
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