A dull chisel is something that is hard to come by in my shop. So when I was asked to show how I would sharpen a dull chisel, I had to get creative with my dulling process. This videos shows how I ...

In this episode of the Ask Matt series, I demonstrate how to restore the edge of a heavily damaged chisel using a slow speed grinder and water stones. This video showcases my creative approach to ...

A set of chisels I bought at a sale on the East Coast came home to me a few months ago after they were sent “out West” someplace to be properly sharpened. A dull chisel is a troubling thing. “Be ...

The next time one of your cold chisels gets dull, don’t sharpen it. Take it to the grinder and square off the damaged end. Years ago I had an old chisel that slowly kept getting more and more dull. I ...

Whether it’s a chisel, ax, or pruning shears–dull tools not only make work harder but also increase the risk of injury. Why this is the case and how to easily sharpen dull blades with a whetstone is ...

A set of chisels I bought at a sale on the East Coast came home to me a few months ago after they were sent "out West" someplace to be properly sharpened. A dull chisel is a troubling thing. "Be ...

A chisel is one of the most utilitarian and oldest hand tools for woodworking. And a good wood chisel, in particular, has sharp beveled cutting edges, holds those edges well, sharpens easily, and ...