Sharpening

Why I Use Diamond Stones For Sharpening Almost Exclusively In My Woodworking Shop

I received this question in episode 3 of the Ask Brian Boggs Show: I’m thinking of purchasing a set of sharpening stones. Do you recommend diamond stones, or water stones? This is an age old question that will never stop being asked, and it’s probably good that it isn’t because as our tool metallurgy evolves, …

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Best Steels for Plane Blades

I received this question in episode 3 of the Ask Brian Boggs Show: A-2 steel and PMV-11 are relatively new steels on the market. Do you have a preference for alloys, or would you rather stick with the traditional O-1 steels? I’ve done a lot of experimenting with steels, particularly when I was first started …

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