Woodworker's Guide to Sharpening: All You Need to Know to Keep Your Tools Sharp (Fox Chapel Publishing) How to Sharpen Carving Knives, Planes, and Chisels, Use Whetstones, Set Up a Station, and More

Finally, a sharpening book that keeps it simple!Woodworker's Guide to Sharpening covers everything you need to know to keep your tools sharp:Sharpening safetyThe characteristics of steelBench stones, water stones, and oilstonesDiamond and ceramic sharpenersThe ins and outs of sandpaper and leatherSetting sharpening angles, changing bevel settings, and using jigsSharpening machines, methods, and stationsHow to put a sharp edge on every cutting tool in your shopThere is no "right" way to sharpen, only your way!Woodworking with dull tools is frustrating, unproductive, and potentially dangerous. If you want to enjoy woodworking, you need to keep your tools sharp. However, with so many sharpening methods available, this necessary and very basic skill has become confusing and intimidating. In this complete guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about the many methods, tools, and accessories for successful sharpening so you can confidently select the one that works best for you.With Woodworker's Guide to Sharpening, professional woodworker John English keeps it simple: the correct way to sharpen is the way that works best for you. To help you identify which technique fits your style, this 168-page guide clearly and comprehensively presents all you need to know about every sharpening method, from safety, steel characteristics, and water stones to how to sharpen on diamond plates, use back bevels, and choose a sharpening machine.In addition, to give you creative and practical ideas for designing your very own sharpening station, you'll get a look at the sharpening setups of some of America's best professional woodworkers, including Norm Abrams, David J. Marks, Sam Maloof, Larry Heinonen, James Krenov, Mark Koons, Cindy Drozda, and the author himself, John English.Learn all the methods you need to stay sharp in the shop while getting a glimpse at how many of today's finest craftsmen do it, with Woodworker's Guide to Sharpening! Read more