Few things are as exciting for DIY enthusiasts as cracking open a fresh set of tools. Who can blame them? New tools, after ...

Tools lose their edge and become dull. That’s a fact of their existence. But it’s also a fact that they need not stay that way. Sharpening nearly anything, from a shovel to a putty knife to a plane to ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Even though woodworking today is dominated by cordless tools, laser levels, and other ...

While sharpening stones can work well, buffing wheels offer a quick and effective alternative method for tool sharpening. The best way to sharpen tools, such as wood chisels, plane irons and knives, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A chisel is one of the most utilitarian and oldest hand tools for woodworking. And a good wood chisel, in ...

Learn which types of chisels work best for woodworking, carving, timber framing, and masonry. If you work with wood, stone, or metal, sooner or later you’ll need a chisel. Whether you’re making ...