What Have I Changed?

I had resolved not to write about sharpening.

There are specialist out there who do know everything about it.

I'm just a simple Internet woodworker.

Spring Is There

This weekend spring reached us.

You already know what that means.

Your spouse has got nice plans for your weekend.

Elec-Trickery in the Shop

Beside of the telling-bone, the elec-trickery find its way into the shop.

I'm a hand tool woodworker from conviction.

But it's time to get rid of time killers.

How Long Does a Honing Guide Last?

This question came up the last days, when I clamped a chisel into it and started sharpening.

I recognized soon that the bevel angle isn't correct any longer.

Heck, what's going on?

Hand Cranked Grinder

I received a X-Mas gift pretty early this year.

To be more exact it was a Saint Nicholas gift.

And a real surprise for me