Tools lose their edge and become dull. That’s a fact of their existence. But it’s also a fact that they need not stay that way. Sharpening nearly anything, from a shovel to a putty knife to a plane to ...

Fall is a great time to take stock of your gardening and other bladed tools, and get them in pristine shape before they're put away for the season. Sharpening tools like shovels, hoes, pruning shears, ...

Whether it’s a chisel, ax, or pruning shears–dull tools not only make work harder but also increase the risk of injury. Why this is the case and how to easily sharpen dull blades with a whetstone is ...

At the start of growing season, part of the necessary prep every homeowner with hopes of a greener yard tacks (or should tack) onto the to-do list involves the cleaning and sharpening of lawn mower ...

The next time one of your cold chisels gets dull, don’t sharpen it. Take it to the grinder and square off the damaged end. Years ago I had an old chisel that slowly kept getting more and more dull. I ...

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Tools may not make the craftsman, so the saying goes, but sharp tools will definitely improve your work. “Fundamentals of Sharpening” offers solid, straightforward advice for keeping saws, chisels, ...

Through the years I have dulled a lot of bandsaw blades on my sawmill, and for the longest time, I have struggled with keeping them sharp. I have tried multiple tools and methods to get this done, but ...

Dull lawn mower blades are no good for your yard. Instead of cutting grass cleanly, blades that are nicked or pitted rip grass blades which can lead to disease. Sharpening your mower blades every few ...