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 ...

This video shows how to sharpen a chisel freehand. No guides or jigs—just control, angle, and repetition. Freehand sharpening builds skill and consistency over time. It’s a fundamental craft technique ...

Few things are as exciting for DIY enthusiasts as cracking open a fresh set of tools. Who can blame them? New tools, after ...