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The WoodRiver Honing Guide is a great way to get consistent angles when sharpening your chisels or plane blades. 

This sharpening stone kit is a great deal on 3 grits of Arkansas Stones with a bottle of honing oil, all in a nice little storage box.

Learn about the different kinds of sharpening stones and how to properly use them in this quick start guide.

This comparison chart show you the American grit and the comparable Japanese grit for easy selection.

It’s that time of year when we resolve to improve in some aspect of our lives during the coming year.  Sadly, few of those New Year’s resolutions last very long.  Instead of resolutions, I’d like to offer some simple things you can do immediately to improve productivity in your shop.

Scott Phillips demonstrates sharpening with diamond stones from Woodcraft.

Learn hand tool sharpening (specifically hand plane blades) from a master woodworking instructor, Rob Cosman.

Most turning tool gouges are sharpened on a grinder either free hand or with the aid of a "crutch" which makes it easier but not easy. 

You have got to keep your chisels sharp. Here's some how-to help from Charles Neil!

Using a sculptor's wetstone, Charles Neil demonstrates sharpening carving chisels.