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How I Sharpen #1: Sharpening Methods - Introduction
HokieKen
So often we see posts and questions about sharpening in WW forums. After all, sharp tools are a necessity for success in any material removal unde...
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How I Sharpen #4: V Tool - Part 2
HokieKen
I intended to do this all in one entry but I ran into a bit of a dilemma. The tool I'm working with is an Ashley Iles 60 degree, 1/2" inch tool wi...
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How I Sharpen #6: Knives with Power Sharpener
HokieKen
Haven't had a chance to get back to carving tools but I had a couple pocket knives that needed a refresh this weekend so I thought it would be wort...
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How I Sharpen #2: Carving Gouges
HokieKen
I recently bought a couple of used carving tools and decided that working them up would a good place to start this blog. The first one I tackled i...
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How I Sharpen #3: Carving V Tool - Part 1
HokieKen
V Tools are a special case so I've decided to divide this entry into two parts. In this part I'll review the tool geometry and the goals I have fo...
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Beginner's Guide to Sharpening Western Saws
Brit
Back in 2013 on another site I wrote a blog series documenting my journey restoring a load of 19th and 20th century saws. I'm not going to move all...
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How I Sharpen #5: A Hook Knife for Spoon Carving
HokieKen
This one isn't exactly on sharpening but it does have to do with using abrasives on a tool blade so I thought I'd throw it in here. This is a copy...
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Maintenance of Tablesaw Blades
Jeff Vandenberg
Quick Shop Tip that I do to get more life out of my saw blades. This is what I do. Your Tips are more than welcome. Give me a thumbs up and subscri...
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Odds And Ends
Bo Peep
My work recently has been a bit “bitty”. I’ve been doing things here and there while sorting through materials and sharpening tools. I recently pur...
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