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A Guide to Coglow Skew Gouges
A guide to selecting, using, sharpening and honing Coglow Skew Gouges.

A Guide to Sharpening & Caring for Japanese Chisels
How to break-in and care for your Japanese chisel.

How to Care for and Sharpen Double Bevel Kitchen Knives
Instructions for obtaining a razor edge on any double beveled kitchen knife.

How to Condition Japanese Planes
A guide for setting up and adjusting Japanese planes for successful use.

How to Sharpen Japanese Chisels
Instructions for sharpening Japanese Chisels.

How to Sharpen Japanese Woodworking Knives
This information applies to all single bevel chisels.

Lie-Nielsen Bench Planes: Instructions, Care and Maintenance
A guide to setting up, sharpening and using Lie Nielsen Bench Planes.

The Care and Sharpening of Single Bevel Japanese Kitchen Knives
Special sharpening techniques for Japanese kitchen knives. (Hocho)

The Care and Use of Natural Water Stones
A guide to tool sharpening and stone preparation and maintenance.

The Care and Use of Synthetic Waterstones
A guide to tool sharpening and stone preparation and maintenance.