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CHISEL SHARPENING
sa   CARVING TOOL SHARPENING
sa   LATHE TOOL SHARPENING
xx   CHISEL
xx   SHARPENING

The cutting edge. How to get your chisels razor sharp using a bench grinder and honing stone without the need for special jigs.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER Mar-Apr 1988 (v.4#1) pg. 46
Added Info AMERICAN WOODWORKER May-Jun 1988 (v.4#2) pg. 5

Buyer's guide to honing guides. What is available and tips on their use.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER Jul-Aug 1989 (v.5#4) pg. 28

Getting the edge. The smoothest cuts start with a shaving-sharp blade. How to sharpen a plane blade and chisel using a bench grinder, sharpening stones, and a strop.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #16 Sep-Oct 1990 pg. 40
Added Info AMERICAN WOODWORKER #20 May-Jun 1991 pg. 4

Japanese blades. Sharpening plane irons and chisels. Details on honing the edge, flattening the back, and feathering the edge.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #18 Jan-Feb 1991 pg. 26

Advice on grinding a plane iron or chisel without burning the edge.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #33 Jul-Aug 1993 pg. 10

Sketch shows how to make a simple honing jig for chisels or plane irons.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #33 Jul-Aug 1993 pg. 16
Added Info AMERICAN WOODWORKER #34 Sep-Oct 1993 pg. 4

How to flatten the back of a Japanese chisel after repeated sharpening.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #43 Feb 1995 pg. 12

Getting the edge. Sharp chisels and plane irons cut faster, safer and cleaner. Four experts share their sharpening solutions.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #52 Jun 1996 pg. 33

Foolproof grinding system. Produce perfect bevels with this simple, shop-made fixture that is combined with a slow-speed bench grinder and a soft wheel.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #71 Feb 1999 pg. 68

How to restore a blued chisel that has been damaged by overheating during the sharpening process.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #74 Aug 1999 pg. 10

Jig facilitates the use of a portable belt sander to sharpen chisels.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #80 Jun 2000 pg. 13

True grit. Simple techniques for improving chisels, planes, and sharpening stones with abrasives. Using lapping to polish a plane blade or chisel, flatten a plane's sole, true a whetstone, etc.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Mar 1987 (v.10#6) pg. 61

Build a deluxe grinder/polisher for sharpening and buffing chisels, planes and drills. Features a Norton white grinding wheel and a felt wheel mounted on a common mandrel and driven by a 1725 RPM motor.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP May 1988 (v.11#8) pg. 42

Tool sharpening tips for edge tools. Using the buffing wheel to create exquisitely-sharp blades.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Mar 1990 (v.13#6) pg. 17

The razor edge. How to create and maintain a correct bevel angel on woodworking hand tools (chisel or plane).
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Dec 1993 (v.17#3) pg. 15

Shop-built device for sharpening tools uses two buffing wheels. Relies on using a wax impregnated with abrasive which is applied to the buffing wheels.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jul 1994 (v.17#10) pg. 13

Sharpening edge tools (chisels, gouges and plane irons).
CANADIAN WORKSHOP May 1997 (v.20#8) pg. 44

Device to build for sharpening wood chisels and gouges. Uses a 1"x42" sanding belt.
CHIP CHATS Nov-Dec 1993 (v.40#6) pg. 78
Added Info CHIP CHATS Mar-Apr 1994 (v.41#2) pg. 88

Time to sharpen. Similarities and differences in sharpening various wood-cutting tools.
CHIP CHATS Mar-Apr 1996 (v.43#2) pg. 108

Adjustable jig for sharpening plane blades and chisels on a bench grinder is made from plywood and hinges.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #344 Jan 1994 (v.44#1) pg. 22

How to hollow-grind sharpen a plane blade or chisel using a grinding wheel and a whetstone.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #358 May 1995 (v.45#5) pg. 29

Tip on sharpening chisels using a portable belt sander.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #391 Sep 1998 (v.48#8) pg. 63

Tools for timber framing. A housewright's tools for measuring, marking and cutting. Includes tips on truing a square, sharpening a plane and grinding & sharpening drill bits and chisels.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #4 Aug-Sep 1981 pg. 21

Sharpening setup. A jackshaft on two sleeve pillow bearings is equipped with five wheels for sharpening chisels. There are two fine grindstones of different widths and three wooden wheels of various widths which are covered with leather for honing. The shaft is driven by a 1/3-hp motor via one of two different size pulleys (to control speed).
FINE WOODWORKING #12 Sep 1978 pg. 20

Sharpening, a sampling of techniques and tips. Emphasis is on sharpening plane irons and chisels.
FINE WOODWORKING #12 Sep 1978 pg. 70

Tip: Use a magnetic protractor (angle finder) to get the proper angle when honing plane irons or chisels.
FINE WOODWORKING #17 Jul-Aug 1979 pg. 14

Tip: The back of a new chisel may have a small (5-degree) bevel caused by finishing methods. It should be removed by lapping the back.
FINE WOODWORKING #17 Jul-Aug 1979 pg. 23

Tips on the correct angle for a mortise chisel.
FINE WOODWORKING #23 Jul-Aug 1980 pg. 21

Tip: Profile of the convex-grind and double-wedge grind for wood chisels. These grinds are recommended by a professional sharpener.
FINE WOODWORKING #25 Nov-Dec 1980 pg. 12

How to sharpen a chisel or plane iron on an oilstone or water stone.
FINE WOODWORKING #29 Jul-Aug 1981 pg. 67

Sharpening tips. (1) Using water on oilstones. (2) Advice against sharpening Japanese chisels on oilstone.
FINE WOODWORKING #38 Jan-Feb 1983 pg. 26

Sharpening to a polished edge. How to grind and sharpen gouges and plane irons to a razor sharp edge using a coarse-grit grinding wheel and a hard felt wheel.
FINE WOODWORKING #39 Mar-Apr 1983 pg. 68

Tips on saving a blued (over-heated) chisel.
FINE WOODWORKING #42 Sep-Oct 1983 pg. 14

Tips on breaking-in (taming) a new Japanese chisel to prevent chipping.
FINE WOODWORKING #43 Nov-Dec 1983 pg. 16
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #45 Mar-Apr 1984 pg. 4

How to regrind chisels and plane irons using a portable disc grinder.
FINE WOODWORKING #48 Sep-Oct 1984 pg. 12

Tip: Use a "Vise-Grip" to hold a skew chisel at the correct angle for sharpening.
FINE WOODWORKING #51 Mar-Apr 1985 pg. 10

Sharpening with oilstones. Includes instructions for making a grinding guide (tool rest) for your grinding wheel.
FINE WOODWORKING #61 Nov-Dec 1986 pg. 55
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #64 May-Jun 1987 pg. 6

Tip on locating the "limit of temper" on old Buck Bros. chisels.
FINE WOODWORKING #63 Mar-Apr 1987 pg. 4

Honing carriage. Simple carriage will enable you to hone your plane iron or chisels on a sheet of abrasive paper.
FINE WOODWORKING #63 Mar-Apr 1987 pg. 10

Tip for keeping the edge of a chisel or plane iron cool during a continuous grinding operation.
FINE WOODWORKING #81 Mar-Apr 1990 pg. 14

Sharpening chisels and plane blades. Producing razor-sharp edges with honing guides and water stones.
FINE WOODWORKING #81 Mar-Apr 1990 pg. 55
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #83 Jul-Aug 1990 pg. 98
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #84 Sep-Oct 1990 pg. 4

Hand-tool sharpening method requires a dimond stone, honing guide, a rubberized abrasive wheel and a buffing wheel.
FINE WOODWORKING #82 May-Jun 1990 pg. 30

Tips on grinding and sharpening an in-cannel gouge.
FINE WOODWORKING #85 Nov-Dec 1990 pg. 34

Grinding wheel fixture for holding a chisel (blade) at the correct angle. Made from wood, aluminum channel and miscellaneous hardware.
FINE WOODWORKING #89 Jul-Aug 1991 pg. 16

Tip on using nail polish to give visual clues while sharpening chisels or plane irons.
FINE WOODWORKING #94 May-Jun 1992 pg. 12

Tip on using two grades of sandpaper (glued to plate glass) to sharpen chisels and plane irons.
FINE WOODWORKING #94 May-Jun 1992 pg. 12

Japanese chisels. How to prepare these tools to take and hold a superior edge.
FINE WOODWORKING #115 Nov-Dec 1995 pg. 58
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #117 Mar-Apr 1996 pg. 8

Job-site sharpening of chisels using a belt sander, a sheet of 120-grit sandpaper and two pieces of 3M's Microfinishing film.
FINE WOODWORKING #117 Mar-Apr 1996 pg. 64
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #119 Jul-Aug 1996 pg. 8
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #120 Sep-Oct 1996 pg. 8

Tip on doing the final lapping of a plane iron or chisel using a piece of aluminum.
FINE WOODWORKING #124 May-Jun 1997 pg. 32
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #126 Sep-Oct 1997 pg. 6

Honing guides aren't just for wimps. Selecting and using a tool which guarantees consistent results when sharpening chisels and plane blades.
FINE WOODWORKING #132 Sep-Oct 1998 pg. 76

Simple jig attaches to stationary belt sander to maintain correct bevel when sharpening chisels.
FINE WOODWORKING #133 Nov-Dec 1998 pg. 20

Sharpness is next to godliness ... at least for a woodworker. Advice on learning to sharpen tools.
FINE WOODWORKING #134 Jan-Feb 1999 pg. 94
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #137 Jul-Aug 1999 pg. 8

Tip on using a black permanent marker to assist in sharpening the bevel on chisels.
FINE WOODWORKING #136 May-Jun 1999 pg. 18

Sharpening Japanese chisels.
FINE WOODWORKING #137 Jul-Aug 1999 pg. 98

Sharpening basics for chisels.
HOME MECHANIX #718 Feb 1988 (v.84) pg. 8

How to sharpen chisels and plane irons on waterproof silicon carbide paper.
HOMEOWNER Jul-Aug 1984 (v.9#6) pg. 12

Only as good as its edge. How to sharpen chisels and plane irons.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #159 Dec 1996-Jan 1997 pg. 80

Tip: How to hold an oilstone to put an accurate bevel on gouges.
NATIONAL CARVERS REVIEW Feb 1977 (v.8#1) pg. 29

Tip: Diagram shows correct angle for grinding chisel or plane iron.
NATIONAL CARVERS REVIEW Aug 1977 (v.8#3) pg. 29

Chisels kept sharp using this leather strop on a wooden handle.
NATIONAL CARVERS REVIEW Fall 1978 (v.9#3) pg. 32

How to put a keen edge on a plane iron and chisel.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1968 (v.130#3) pg. 160

How to sharpen and hone chisels.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1975 (v.143#2) pg. 114

Workshop mini-course. Tips on sharpening and using wood chisels.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1978 (v.149#1) pg. 93

Tip: How to sharpen plane irons and chisels when you're away from the shop by using a fine belt on a sander.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1979 (v.151#1) pg. 98

How to sharpen everything. Part 4. Knife-edge wood cutting tools.
POPULAR SCIENCE Nov 1964 (v.185#5) pg. 148

Wooden jig for grinding (sharpening) chisels on a narrow-belt sander-grinder.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jun 1980 (v.216#6) pg. 95

Keeping cutting edges sharp. A short course in grinding and honing. Includes instructions for making an outboard-support-type honing jig.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #91 Jul 1996 (v.16#3) pg. 60

Sharpening for dullards. How to sharpen plane blades and chisels.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #104 Sep 1998 (v.18#4) pg. 60

Sharpening chisels and planes.
PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Feb 1989 (v.4#1) pg. 86

Bevel jig is used in conjunction with an ordinary bench grinder to grind a perfect bevel on a chisel or plane iron.
SHOPNOTES #3 May 1992 (v.1) pg. 6

Sharpening chisels or plane irons with silicon carbide sandpaper to achieve a razor-sharp edge.
SHOPNOTES #11 Sep 1993 (v.2) pg. 24

Sharpening a chisel. Techniques of hollow grinding and honing described.
SHOPNOTES #26 Mar 1996 (v.5) pg. 8

Sharpening tips for chisels and plane irons. Sharing the edge, honing and polishing and testing sharpness. Includes tips on using and storing water stones and on protecting the blade edges.
SHOPNOTES #28 Jul 1996 (v.5) pg. 14

Build a simple jig for sharpening chisel and plane blades on your radial arm saw.
WOOD MAGAZINE #1 Sep-Oct 1984 (v.1#1) pg. 24

Tip: How to sharpen chisels and plane blades on your drill press using a drum-sander attachment.
WOOD MAGAZINE #3 Jan-Feb 1985 (v.2#1) pg. 42

Hollow-grind sharpening. How to put a razor-sharp edge on your chisels, plane irons, jointer knives, and lathe chisels. Includes instructions for building a jig to precisely control the removal of steel from the cutting edge.
WOOD MAGAZINE #11 Jun 1986 (v.3#3) pg. 67
Added Info WOOD MAGAZINE #13 Oct 1986 (v.3#5) pg. 7

A low-tech, foolproof sharpening system for chisels uses a simple jig and sandpaper.
WOOD MAGAZINE #149 Jun-Jul 2003 (v.20#3) pg. 68

Make a leather stropping pad to remove the wire burr from a chisel.
WOODSMITH #20 Mar 1982 pg. 7

Sharpening techniques for chisels.
WOODSMITH #20 Mar 1982 pg. 8

Simple sharpening jig, built mostly of wood, consists of a holder for your stone and a sliding carriage assembly in which to clamp a chisel or plane blade.
WOODSMITH #78 Dec 1991 pg. 29

Tip on using a C-clamp to help properly position a chisel when sharpening on a grinding wheel.
WOODSMITH #79 Feb 1992 pg. 5

The five minute edge. A two-step sharpening process (grinding a bevel on a wheel and honing the edge on a sharpening stone) to keep chisels sharp.
WOODSMITH #80 Apr 1992 pg. 14

Hollow grinding techniques for plane irons and chisels. Flattening the back, dressing the wheel, setting the bevel angle, set-up and grinding techniques and honing explained.
WOODSMITH #111 Jun 1997 (v.19) pg. 28

An adjustable-angle jig for sharpening plane irons or chisels is made from a T-hinge, hardware, and wood.
WOODSMITH #118 Aug 1998 (v.20) pg. 32

A low-cost stoneless sharpening jig for plane blades and chisels uses abrasive paper.
WOODWORK #25 Feb 1994 pg. 56

Sharpening up. How to sharpen plane irons and gouges. How to sharpen handsaws, including tips on setting, topping and shaping the teeth.
WOODWORKER #1011 Feb 1978 (v.82) pg. 74

Getting back the profile. How to hand grind a set of chisels to restore the original profile and cutting edge.
WOODWORKER #1041 Aug 1980 (v.84) pg. 523

The craftsman in his workshop. Part 3. How to sharpen chisels and other sharp edged tools.
WOODWORKER #1067 Oct 1982 (v.86) pg. 667

Tip: Use the shadow from a light source and this simple jig to maintain the correct angle when sharpening chisels.
WOODWORKER Feb 1988 (v.92#2) pg. 161

Ground control. Advice on grinding, honing and removal of burrs when sharpening plane blades, chisels, and drill bits.
WOODWORKER Oct 1990 (v.94#10) pg. 1010

The complexities of grinding and honing blades, chisels and gouges are simplified with this make-it-yourself system that is used in conjuction with a rotary grinding wheel.
WOODWORKER Mar 1992 (v.96#3) pg. 20
Added Info WOODWORKER Jun 1992 (v.96#6) pg. 9

Grinding edge tools. How to determine the correct angle between a grinding wheel and the plane blade or chisel being sharpened.
WOODWORKER Oct 1994 (v.98#10) pg. 55

An economical grinding system utilizes grinding wheels and the simple jigs and accessories shown here. Use for grinding plane irons, chisels, scrapers, spokeshaves and gouges.
WOODWORKER Jun 1995 (v.99#6) pg. 62

Tip shows how to make a simple honing guide (for chisels, plane irons and other beveled tools) from wood.
WOODWORKER Jul 1995 (v.99#7) pg. 82

The beginning woodworker. Sharpening plane blades and chisels.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1985 (v.9#2) pg. 18
Added Info WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL May-Jun 1985 (v.9#3) pg. 6

Tip on using a felt-tipped pen to aid in sharpening chisels.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1990 (v.14#6) pg. 74

Putting on a good edge. The joy of working with sharp hand tools. Guide to grinding wheels and how to use them grinding chisels, plane irons and turning tools. Tips on investing in a good bench sharpening stone, its care and use in honing a bevel.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1996 (v.20#1) pg. 70

Sharpening tools, including chisels, planes, drill bits and saws.
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1969 (v.25#1) pg. 42