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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...
12 Tips for Better Sharpening
by Tom Caspar Friday, February 20, 2009
Hand tools are a joy to use, but only when they're sharp. Just as learning to walk is the prerequisite to running, successful sharpening is the key to "unplugged" woodworking. Try these tips and you'll be surprised at the strides your...
Waterstones
by AW-Editor Thursday, January 29, 2009
Types Of Stones Waterstones were first quarried from small mines in Japan more than 1,200 years ago. Today, most waterstones are made in a factory. They're composed of aluminum oxide, silicon carbide or chromium oxide abrasives heated at high temperature...
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...

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