Sharpening tips with Matt Cremona and April Wilkerson
Using really sharp tools is a great idea when your
woodworking, it produces better results is really satisfying and is inherently
safer as you apply less pressure and have more control with a sharp edge, this
should not be a revelation to most of our readers. But just what is the best way to get a really
good edge on your tools? There are complete books on sharpening and guys who
make a living from going round shows demonstrating techniques and selling all
kinds of jigs and tools to make the job easier or more accurate. In reality the
process is relatively simple and the tools you use are a lot more to do with
personal preference and the size of your pocket book than anything else. In this film Triton brand champions Matt Cremona
and April Wilkerson look at the basics of sharpening a chisel and how that can
be applied to many other tools. Check out Matt’s top tip for keeping an edge on
your tools and avoid sharpening altogether.
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