To sharpen an auger bit, you need a specialized auger-bit file. Hold the auger bit upright in a vise, then file the bit’s lip ...

I just got some new hand planes so I figured it was a good time to make a video on my sharpening process! All the chisels and planes I used in this video are from Woodcraft, they have been great for ...

How many times have you gone to use the wire stripper and it wouldn’t strip? Because a wire stripper must bite into the insulation before it is pulled away, the edge on it must be clean and sharp.

Before the spring gardening season begins, prepare by sharpening your garden tools. Sharp tools are safer and easier for you to use and healthier for your plants, according to Julie Janoski, Plant ...

Keeping your lawn mower's blades sharp is essential for getting a clean, healthy cut, but it only requires a basic tool to ...

A sharp knife is a joy to use, but many of us are guilty of buying the cheapest kitchen tools available and rarely maintaining them. Keeping knives sharp is key to working with them both safely and ...

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There’s nothing worse than a dull pair of pruning sheers, or a lawn mower that tears the grass rather than cutting it. Homeowners and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to head to Bullitt Reservation in ...

At the Virginia Home Grown studio Peggy Singlemann demonstrates proper tool sharpening techniques with Serome Hamlin while discussing the benefits of using properly maintained garden tools. Featured ...

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