How Often Should You Sharpen and Strop Your Carving Tools?
Hey everyone! I recently got a whittling knife from BeaverCraft and I've found myself sharpening it every 5 to 8 hours of carving, which seems like a lot.…
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Is it Possible to Sharpen Rasps?
I'm wondering if rasps can be sharpened in ways other than etching them with vinegar or acid. I've heard there are services out there that specialize in sharpening…
Recommendations for a Beginner's Sharpening Setup?
Hey everyone! I'm jumping back into woodworking after a break and I'm leaning towards using hand tools instead of power tools. I have a few planes and a…
Is It Normal Not to Feel a Burr from a 5000 Grit Stone?
I'm using a set of 1000/5000 Shapton Kuromaku stones, which should be good quality. I consistently use a honing guide to maintain my angle throughout the process. However,…
Tips for Setting Up a Handplane Sharpening Station
I've just started getting into woodworking and have picked up several old Stanley planes (#3, #4, #5, and a block plane) along with some other tools. They're all…
What Are Your Thoughts on Plane Blade Steels?
I'm a furniture maker working primarily for Catholic churches, and I've recently started using a Luban plane. Before this, I mainly used kanna planes, so I don't have…
Need Help Sharpening a Card Scraper for Working with Padouk
I'm working on a project to create a Coffin plane using Padouk as a gift, but I've run into some challenges. Although Padouk is known for being easy…
What Tool Completely Transformed Your Woodworking Experience?
I'm curious to know about that one specific tool that made a significant difference in your woodworking process or understanding. For me, I recently acquired a new Tay…
Do My New Schaaf Gauges Really Need Reprofiling?
I recently bought some Schaaf Gauges and now that I'm checking them out, they seem like they all need reprofiling and sharpening. I'm not really experienced in sharpening…
What's the Best Tool for Sharpening Chainsaw Chains?
I'm looking for advice on sharpening chains for my chainsaws. I have a 16" and an 18" chainsaw along with a pole saw. I've noticed that the first…
Struggling to Sharpen My Chisels—Any Tips?
I've been using hand planes for years and can sharpen their irons just fine, but I'm hitting a wall with my chisels. I'm working on my first mortise…
Why is my strop feeling smooth and not sharpening properly?
I've noticed that the rough side of my strop has become smooth, and I'm concerned it's not sharpening my knives effectively anymore. What could be causing this issue,…
How to Repair a Nick in a Hand Plane Blade?
I accidentally hit a brad nail with my #5 plane, which put a nasty nick in the blade. It's such a bummer because I was really getting those…
How Often Should I Sharpen My Carving Knife?
I've just started woodcarving a couple of weeks ago and am trying to figure out the best schedule for sharpening my knife. I've looked at the wiki, but…
Is it safe to sharpen a draw knife on a belt sander?
I'm looking for some advice on sharpening techniques for my draw knife. It has a few small nicks in the blade that leave marks on the wood when…
What’s the Deal with Short Plane Blades and Honing Guides?
I know there are definitely short blades like spokeshaves that come to mind, but I'm curious if there's a specific cutoff length for what qualifies as a 'short…
What's Up with Mary May's Gouge Sharpening Method?
I've been curious about Mary May's technique for sharpening her carving gouges. She recommends using an 8000 grit diamond stone and spends around fifteen minutes on each stone…
Best Grit for Sharpening Spokeshave Blades?
Hey everyone! I just got into woodworking and picked up my first spokeshave. I'm currently working on sharpening the blades using sandpaper, but I'm a bit unsure about…
Best Tips for Keeping Your Whittling Knives Sharp
I'm trying to keep my whittling tools in great shape, especially my Beaver Craft and Flexcut knives. I currently use a leather strop and a whetstone, but I'd…