How to Sharpen a Chisel

how to sharpen a chisel

Chisels are among the most versatile woodworking hand tools you can own.  According to The Family Handyman, they’re perfect for shaving rough edges, scraping off crusted glue, cutting mortises, and so much more. The catch is that your chisel must be sharp. Using a dull or dinged up chisel makes an otherwise simple project a difficult, time … Read more

How to Clean Saw Blades

how to clean saw blades

If you’re like me, you spend a large chunk of your time at work using various power saws to cut all sorts of materials from wood to metal to plastic, and anything in between. Saw blades are designed to stand up to the worst you can dish out (as they should, considering how expensive they … Read more

How to Sharpen an Axe

how to sharpen an axe

An axe is near the top of my list of favorite woodworking tools to use at home. Although it’s not always the best choice for projects that require accuracy, it’s my go-to for chopping firewood, cutting down a tree, smoothing a rough plank, and so much more. The catch is that you need to keep your axe … Read more