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Low-Angle vs. Standard-Angle Spokeshaves
June 2, 2022

The key to success with a spokeshave is understanding the cutting angles and how they work.
Workshop tip: Quick way to sharpen a wheel-type marking gauge
March 24, 2022

Use a drill press and a small diamond honing plate.
Sharp blades start with a flat back
October 25, 2021

You'll never experience the upside of a super-sharp blade if you don't put in the time on the backside.
Sharpening Gouges and Other Curved Blades
October 25, 2021

Bob Van Dyke demonstrates a cool tool that helps him get curved blades sharp without much fuss.
Sharpening a plane blade
October 25, 2021

Bob Van Dyke demonstrates how he sharpens his plane blades and gets back to work without skipping a beat.
Relieving the corners of a plane blade
October 25, 2021

Bob Van Dyke sharpens his plane blades with a subtle camber on the edges of the blade, allowing him more control with his handplanes.
Hollow grinding tips and techniques
October 25, 2021

Bob Van Dyke heads to the grinder to demonstrate how he adds a hollow grind to his blades and how he keeps from burning the blade in the process.
How to sharpen a blade using a honing guide
October 25, 2021

Bob Van Dyke gives an overview of various honing guides, and demonstrates why he uses one when sharpening his plane irons and chisels.
What’s in a bevel angle?
October 25, 2021

What's the difference between between flat grinds and hollow grinds? Why does everyone sharpen bevels at 30º. What is a micro-bevel? Bob answers it all.
How to flatten sharpening stones
October 25, 2021

Without truly flat stones, you'll never be able to get truly sharp. In this video, Bob Van Dyke demonstrates this sharpening fundamental.

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