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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...