sharpening
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Scratch Awl from Scratch
This reader found a new way to give life to an old screwdriver, by turning it into a handy woodturning tool.
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VIDEO: Understanding Bowl Gouge Grinds
Ernie Conover explains the process of creating different bowl gouge grind patterns and how they cut differently.
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Choosing the Best Tormek Sharpening System for Your Shop
Tormek offers many ways to create a customized sharpening system that suits your needs. In this video, we’ll show you several new solutions.
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Beginner’s Shopping List for Turning Tools and Sharpening Gear
The American Association of Woodturners’ Walt Wager gives his list of absolute “must have” tools for any woodturning shop, including sharpening supplies.
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PROJECT: Sharpening Cart
Whether you are a woodturner or a worker of flat wood, a means to organize your sharpening supplies and tools is a handy thing. This rolling cart takes care of sharpening clutter and tool storage in one package.
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Here and There at IWF
Last week’s IWF revealed some exciting new products, interesting prototype curiosities and appearances from social media dynamos. Here’s a recap.
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How Should Oilstones be Cleaned, Flattened?
My used and dirty oilstones need some help. What’s the best way to restore them?
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BORA, PortaMate, Now One Brand
Affinity Tool Works announces BORA PortaMate rebranding, acquires Centipede Tool.
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How Should I Preserve My Waterstones?
I keep my Norton waterstones submerged to preserve them, but I want the water to stay sanitary. What should I use to keep it fresh?
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How to Sharpen a Saw?
I’ve tried everything to sharpen my saw blade, including files and diamond stones, but nothing works. I’m willing to try anything. Help!
