I love splitting wood by hand. For me, it takes me back to a time in my life with my father and brothers when we would put in a few hours together on a Saturday morning reducing logs to carefully ...

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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.

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 ...

Wood may seem like a soft, weak material if you’re used to working with steel, but to do good work, you’ll quickly learn you need your tools sharp. Buying and maintaining a good set of tools can be ...

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 ...

Once your gardening tools are clean and neatly put away, it's time to get them out again - for sharpening. Sharpening is a pleasant wintertime activity, one you can do mostly indoors. And you'll need ...