Issue 386
Issue 386
Staying Sharp
Sharpening tools is metalworking, not woodworking. And, while some guys love to sharpen their planes, chisels and gouges, to others, is it a necessary evil at best. I am in the middle somewhere. I get a good feeling from using a super-sharp gouge or hand plane, but I am easily frustrated by stopping in the middle of an otherwise “productive” activity to stop and sharpen a tool.
So what about you? Is sharpening hand tools an “Oh, boy!” situation or a “Rats, I sharpened that tool last year … what’s the deal here!”
And while you are telling me how you feel about sharpening, maybe you can let me know how you do it: natural stones, waterstones, machines … I like to know these things.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Industry Interviews
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DMT’s DuoSharp® Stones Celebrate “Sweet 16” Anniversary
Leading manufacturer of diamond sharpening products recalls early history of its polka-dot patterned stones.
What's In Store
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Rockler Dust Right® Universal Small Port Hose Kit
Kit’s flexible nozzles connect many brands of small power tools to a shop vac.
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Makita 18-volt LXT 6-1/2-in. Circular Saw Kit
New LXT saw features smarter electronics and a brushless motor.
Tricks of the Trade
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Squaring Up a Band Saw Blade
Chris Marshall shares a reader’s tip for a quick and easy way to make sure your band saw is cutting square.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Cherry Aquarium Stand
This is a solid cherry aquarium stand I built for a customer of mine.
Feedback
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Woodworking in the Summertime
Readers respond to Rob’s question about their summertime woodworking habits.
Q & A
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What’s the Best Glue to Use for a Cutting Board?
What’s the best glue choice for a butcher-block cutting board?
