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Foolproof Scraper Sharpening
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Foolproof Scraper Sharpening Make Shavings Like a Pro With Our New Sharpening Method By Tom Caspar Download this Foolproof Scraper Sharpening Technique with complete plans and step-by-step instructions from AWBookstore.com . I couldn’t believe my...
Foolproof Scraper Sharpening
by American Woodworker Editors Monday, August 3, 2009
Make Shavings Like a Pro With Our New Sharpening Method By Tom Caspar I couldn’t believe my eyes the first time I saw John Erickson, the woodworker I apprenticed with, scrape a piece of walnut. How could a mere piece of steel work so quickly? John...
Waterstones
by AW-Editor Thursday, January 29, 2009
By Tom Caspar For this woodworker, it doesn't get any better than using a sharp hand tool. Not just kind of sharp, the way new tools come out of the box. I mean really, really sharp, with an edge honed to perfection by a well-maintained set of sharpening...
Tune Up An Old Chisel
by AW-Editor Thursday, January 29, 2009
One of my favorite tools is a legendary Stanley No. 50 chisel. Made in the 1920s, it had seen hard times. Restoring it was a labor of love, and well worth the effort. Its steel holds a long-lasting, super-sharp edge. No doubt you've got some beat...