Spoon Tool Sharpening | Popular Woodworking

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Get a razor edge on tools that are tricky to sharpen.

A dull tool is a dangerous tool. A lot of people struggle with sharpening their tools, but it is important to keep your tools sharp. A sharp tool requires less effort to use, and offers more control.

With that said, it’s helpful when you’re first learning to sharpen an edge to take a marker and highlight the bevel of your tool. This can help you better identify if you have hit your knife’s edge or if you have missed any spots.

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Sharpening Your Hook Knife

Once the bevel of your hook knife has been colored with the marker, place the knife in a holding device. I am using my pattern maker’s vise for this step. When sharpening my hook knife, I like to use wet-dry sandpaper wrapped around a 5/8“ scrap block and a 5/8“ round dowel. Start with 400 grit sandpaper and work up to 1500 grit.