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

RH Preyda Deluxe Honing Kit - Product Video
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.

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

Sharpening Stone Comparison Guide
This comparison chart show you the American grit and the comparable Japanese grit for easy selection.

Sharpen the Saw
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.

Sharpening Chisels with DMT Stones Presented by Woodcraft
Scott Phillips demonstrates sharpening with diamond stones from Woodcraft.

Rob Cosman Sharpening Plane Blades Presented by Woodcraft
Learn hand tool sharpening (specifically hand plane blades) from a master woodworking instructor, Rob Cosman.

Sharp Fast TM Tool Guide Gouge Sharpening System Presented by Woodcraft
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.

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

Sharpening Carving Chisels Presented by Woodcraft
Using a sculptor's wetstone, Charles Neil demonstrates sharpening carving chisels.