The Woodworker’s Knife Guide
…Screw ● Handle ● Lock Relevant Guides Setting Up and Sharpening a Woodworker’s Knife Note: Be careful when sharpening as the tools will become very sharp, always face the blade…
…Screw ● Handle ● Lock Relevant Guides Setting Up and Sharpening a Woodworker’s Knife Note: Be careful when sharpening as the tools will become very sharp, always face the blade…
…this will determine the alignment of the cheeks of your joint and where to make the exact cuts. Centering a Gauge Video: https://vimeo.com/292659688 Sharpening Over time the marking pins will…
…all saws, if you are not yet confident with sharpening them and you want one ready to go, Paul recommends buying a new one. Sometimes the new dovetail saws arrive…
…different grit size on sharpening plates or abrasive paper to refine the edge. This process will create a burr that must then be removed. Remove the burr by placing each…
…this one. Please note Paul has not purchased this, however it seems to fit his recommended criteria. Price checked March 2024 Paul started by sharpening the marking pins. He put…
…want with dull teeth. See our tool-specific sharpening guides for beginner instructions. 2. Practice, Practice and More Practice Once you’ve got the tools, it can be tempting to jump straight…
…It is important that your plane is sharp. For a complete guide on sharpening your plane, click here. Finish off by surface planing with a light set on your plane…
…hand and feet positioning and technique, then finally the setting up and sharpening guides give you an overview of how to get your tools set up ready for use and…
…sharpening a spokeshave) to reach your target line. Try to use both the push- and pull-stroke methods to allow you to practise using the tool. If the spokeshave is skudding…
…extra slim saw files. Paul recommends new where possible for this saw as a secondhand one will probably need restoration, reshaping of teeth and sharpening. As these are smaller toothed…