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Selecting the Right Stone for Chisels and Planes
With so many types of stones for sharpening, it can be difficult to determine what the best stone is for your woodworking needs. Fortunately, the variety of stone materials will allow you to select a material that will meet your needs and stay withi...
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How To Sharpen Carving Gouges and V-Tools
Gouges and v-tools are popular carving tools that can be a little tricky to sharpen. This article will walk you through the steps needed to quickly get you back to carving with sharp tools again.
How to Sharpen a Gouge
Sharpening t...
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What are Slip Stones?
Slip stones are sharpening stones shaped to fit the inside bevel of tools like gouges, v-tools, or knives with a concave edge such as hawkbill knives. Their defining characteristic is having at least one rounded or tapered edge.
With regular ben...
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How Do I Sharpen to Match An Existing Angle?
I would like to sharpen my edge to the same angle. What technique can I use to match the existing angle of my edge?
The most common way to help you sharpen to the existing angle on an edge is to use a marker or Sharpie to help you identify your sh...
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What I'm Sharpening Today - Wood Chisel
April 15, 2020
Rust Happens
Today I discovered that one of my wood chisels had developed a bit of rust. I'm not proud of that, I like to take care of my tools, but it happens sometimes. Rust is not good for edges so it is best t...
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Tormek T8 and T7 Comparison
Tormek T8
Tormek T7
Housing
Cast Zinc Top, FrameMotor Mount andInternal Drive Wheel,with ABS Plastic Sides
Welded steel 3mm (1/8")
Tool Rest Mounts
Integral to Z...
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Tormek T8 and T4 Comparison
Tormek T8
Tormek T4
Housing
Cast Zinc Top, FrameMotor Mount andInternal Drive Wheelwith ABS Plastic Sides
Cast Zinc and ABS plastic
Grindstone
250×50 mm (10"×2"...
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Sharpening Stones for Flattening Wood Chisels
When sharpening woodworking chisels, it is important to have a flat back on the chisel. If the chisel's back is not flattened and polished properly, you will not be able to get a truly sharp edge. The need to flatten the back of chisels presents an i...
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Comparing Woodworking Sharpening Systems
Finding a system to meet your needs is often determined by what you need to sharpen. We've put together this woodworking tool sharpening chart to help you decide which direction to go with your main sharpening system. Keep in mind that sometimes a be...
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Recommending Sharpening Stones for the Beginner
What sharpening stones should I start with?
We get asked regularly to recommend stones for the beginning sharpener. Everyone wants to get stones that will be of the most practical use. No one wants to waste money on something they will have to repla...
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How To Flatten a Waterstone
Why do I need a flatten water stones?
Water stones (also called waterstones) sharpen very fast because the binder that holds them together breaks down quickly constantly exposing fresh grit. While this results in faster sharpening, it also means ...
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Selecting a Coarse Stone for the Woodworking Shop
What is a coarse stone and how is it used?
Coarse stones are sharpening stones in the 150 to 325 grit range, with abrasive particles of about 45 to 100 microns in size. These stones provide aggressive cutting action allowing for fast material remo...
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Flattening The Back Of Chisels And Plane Irons
Flattening the back of a chisel or plane iron is as important as sharpening the bevel. On a tool, the edge is created by sharpening the bevel and the back. Think of the back as a bevel of zero degrees. If the back is coarse, the edge will only be as ...
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Maintaining an Angle
Other than constant practice, how do you maintain a consistent angle while sharpening a knife or tool?
Almost daily, sharpeners ask us what they can do to keep their knife or tool at a constant angle as they sharpen it. This is probably the most com...
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Selecting a Lapping Plate for Waterstones
What is a lapping plate and why do I need one?
A lapping plate or flattening stone is a coarse stone used to flatten other sharpening stones. In order to keep flat and straight edges on cutting tools, it is necessary to have a flat stone to sharp...
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Sharpen an Axe with a Norton IB64 Round Stone
There are a number of different ways to sharpen an axe, one popular way is to use a round stone. Round stones can be used with the stone in hand and the axe in the opposite hand. However, the easier and safest way is with the stone on the bench. With...
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DMT Lapping Plate Comparison Chart
DMT Lapping Plate Comparison Chart
Dia-Flat Lapping Plate
Dia-Flat 95 Lapping Plate
8",Dia-Flat 95 Lapping Plate
Dia-Flat Plus Lapping Plate
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Three Ways to Sharpen a Lawn Mower Blade
Different Tools for Mower Blade Sharpening
Recently, we made a video exploring three ways to sharpen a lawnmower blade. Mower blades are commonly in need of sharpening but often overlooked.
There's many possibilities for sharpeners to use on mo...
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Sharpening a Shovel or Spade
Digging a hole or splitting snarled roots can be tough work. Make an easier job of it with a sharp shovel. Many people have never even thought about sharpening a shovel, but we guarantee a sharp edge will cut through dirt and plant matter faster than...
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Garden Shears Sharpening
My garden shears are dull and rusty. What can I do?
Gardening tools like shears see hard use. Cutting through woody plants is tough on the best of edges. Add to that months of hanging in a garage or shed in all weather conditions, and it’s no surp...
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WorkSharp WS2000 WS3000 Comparison
to Work Sharp's Cutting-Edge Technology
Which Work Sharp model is for you? Compare the features below to see which best suits your needs.
Sharpening Port bevel angle
Fixed 25º angle with Tool Hold Down Lever
Adjustable 20º, 25º,...
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Sharpening a Sloyd Carving Knife
June 26, 2020
In the middle of carving, I started to notice what looked like scratches in the wood. These white lines left by the knife are a sign that the blade has a tiny chip in it. Instead of being scratches, they’re li...
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What I'm Not Sharpening Today - Kalthoff Carving Axe
November 24, 2020
I was introduced to the Kalthoff Small Carving Axe by professional woodworker,Tom Bartlett. Tom uses his axe to skillfully turn a piece of green wood into spoon blank. I've been using a small axe that wasn't des...
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Comparing Nanaiwa Stones
Naniwa Has a Wide Range of Stones to Fit Every Need
Naniwa has been manufacturing quality waterstones for over 60 years in Osaka, Japan. They have developed several different lines of stones in that time, each with its own unique characteristics. ...
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Three Ways to Sharpen a Felco Pruner
Different Tools for Pruner Sharpening
Recently, we made a video exploring three ways to sharpen a Felco pruner. Well, we say pruners, but our resident Englishman Tom insists that they are really called secateurs. Call them what you will, pruners a...
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