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The Good, The Bad, and The Dirty
A hands-on comparison of the three most popular hand-sharpening systems — diamond stones, Japanese water stones, and the “scary sharp” method. I’ll share the real pros, cons, and quirks of each, along with what I actually use in my own workshop.
The Axminster Ultimate Edge: First Thoughts
My initial impressions of the Axminster Ultimate Edge. In this article I look build quality, speed, accuracy, and why it might just be your new favourite sharpening system.
What Makes The Rider Sharpening Station great?
If you’ve ever felt as if hand sharpening your own tools were beyond your current capabilities, or if you’ve long outgrown your “scary sharp” kit, then the Rider Sharpening Station from the team at Axminster Tools might just be the perfect solution you’ve been eagerly waiting for. In this post, I will share my longterm review of the system, and I will provide my in-depth thoughts on why it just may fit the bill for your woodworking needs.
Hand Sharpening A Blade Just Became Simpler
The Rider Sharpening Station from Axminster is a beginner woodworker’s dream come true. It promises to simplify the hand sharpening of woodworking tools for most woodworkers. I try it out and give my first impressions of this almost complete - read more in the post - solution that almost all who aspire to or already sharpen their own blades will love!