Tool Care

Apr 265 min read

Camber: Grind And Sharpen A Jack Plane Iron

In the last post I finished sharpening my rip saw and was finally able to get to work. And now that the stock is ripped into two lengths,...

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Apr 192 min read

Sharpen a Rip Saw: 2 | Stone and Saw

I ran out of time last week. The teeth are filed, but I'm not done sharpening. Stone the sides of the teeth This step removes any small...

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Apr 124 min read

Sharpen a Rip Saw: 1 | Joint and File

I learned saw sharpening from Mark Harrell. You may know him as the Founder of Bad Axe Tool Works. Not long ago, he handed that company...

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Mar 283 min read

Get A Grip - Shape And Install New File Handles

Making stop cuts I'm going to be shaping these new file handles on the Shave Horse. One end will be free for shaping. I need to have...

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Oct 17, 20212 min read

Combatting Rust

What works best for you? I think my greatest weapon in the battle with rust is air-conditioning. When a rapid swing in temperature and...

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