Vallorbe 10'' Blunt Mill File Single Cut
Vallorbe single cut mill files are used in preparation for saw sharpening, and for squaring the edges of cabinet scrapers prior to sharpening. Can be used in conjunction with Veritas Jointer/Edger. Handles are also available, please see separate listing.
Lee Valley Saw File Roll
Storage roll for your saw files. Keeps the files from rubbing together.
Does not include any saw files.
A Sharpening Handbook
by Richard D. Wile
There are many books available on sharpening, however as Richard Wile points out, “sharpening has evolved.” He has directed his book towards the novice to intermediate sharpener, with the aim of enhancing their experience with advice on guides, new and traditional media, and techniques.
Techniques cover the primary hand tools in most woodworkers’ workshops...
Set & File:
A Practical Guide to Saw Sharpening
A Practical Guide to Saw Sharpening
by Matt Cianci
In "Set & File," Matt Cianci (aka The Saw Wright) teaches you the fundamentals of maintaining backsaws and handsaws: how to file and joint your saws with the correct rake, fleam and pitch to keep them cutting sharp. You'll also learn how to deal with saw teeth that are in good shape but dull, plus how to successfully doctor teeth that have been abused.
Plus, Matt...
Sharp
Sharpening for all - green woodwork, workshops, bushcraft, gardening, carepentry, forestry, builders, cooking and craft
Sharp is a book that will guide the reader through the principles and practice of sharpening.
From definitions and requirements in the chapter 'What is Sharp?' and through chapters explaining edge geometry, how to observe the edge to determine correct sharpening procedures required,...
Sharpen This
by Christopher Schwarz
Sharpening is not a sport.
If you want to be a better woodworker, you need to learn to sharpen. If you want to be a better sharpener, you need to stop paying so much attention to tertiary bevels and carbide formations in steel and start paying attention to the wood. If the wood is cut cleanly, then your tools are sufficiently sharp. If the wood is torn out and covered in...
Sharpening Profiled Hand Tools
with Larry Williams
Sharpening hand tools with profiled edges can be a challenge. Larry Williams has years of experience and shares it here, showing how he handles sharpening various moulding planes blades, and other specialised tools that often are not sharpened correctly or well.
92 Minutes. Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Productions, 2009.
The Perfect Edge
By Ron Hock,
Nearly every operation in woodworking uses a piece of steel between the woodworker and the wood. This steel needs to be cared for and sharpened for the best results. "The Perfect Edge" is an up-to-date book on sharpening every woodworking tool, using the latest sharpening stones, tools and techniques. The author brings more than twenty-five years of experience, working with demanding...
Accessories for the Benchcrafted Drawsharp
Rehab kit
Most knives will be in good enough condition to use the abrasives included with the Drawsharp. But for those which require more aggressive material removal (removing knicks or severely blunted edges) or for those who may not want to grind their knife, Benchcrafted offer a rehab kit with medium and coarse diamond abrasives. The kit includes two sleeves and two each of coarse and medium diamond...
Benchcrafted Drawsharp
Ease and safety
With the Benchcrafted Drawsharp, the cutting edge is facing away from your body and fingers, the honing action is parallel to the blade, and your fingers are safely behind the cutting edge at all times.
If you've shied away from using drawknives because of sharpening, the Drawsharp will open the door to this wonderful tool, whether you’re a chairmaker, or looking to add the drawknife...
Rob Cosman's Angle Trainer
The Hand Plane is one of the most important tools in your workshop but if it is not properly sharpened, it is useless. The Rob Cosman Angle Trainer is the perfect tool to help you develop the proper method of hand sharpening your plane blade. When you feel comfortable, you will be able to hand sharpen your plane blade like a professional.
The biggest advantage of the Rob Cosman Angle Trainer...
Pfeil Arkansas Stone in Wooden Box
The Pfeil Arkansas Stone is a flat stone that comes in a wooden box. Use with a light honing oil. Arkansas stones are among the hardest and finest honing stones.
Grit is in the region of 8000
Size of Box - 150mm x 75mm
Size of Stone - 125mm x 50mm