How Sharp Must Your Tools Be - Safety & Effectiveness

There is a lot of information out there on sharpening. It can be intimidating. But elements often glossed over is how sharp does a tool need to do it's job. Can you get away with a level achieved with a coarse stone on tools such as chisels, planes, axes, gouges or must you always achieve a mirror polish before a tool is save and effective.
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[@JasonQuackenbushonGoogle]

more sense in 15 minutes than ive gotten out of hours watching other tool sharpening videos.

[@yotamgosh]

I love how this video asks and answers an important question that goes beyond the technical "how things are done" and explains "why things are done".

[@loucinci3922]

Well said. I couldn't agree more with you about keeping it simple. Just use the tool. If it doesn't cut well or is hard to work with, consider sharpening it. That is what I was taught by my grandfather. That is what I taught my son. Thanks for sharing.

[@artswri]

Great, very practical and useful presentation! Pointing out that the power that is applied to the tool when it's in use is an important consideration in how sharp the tool needs to be; something I have rarely heard mentioned but is a key point (a fine point, ha). The real takeaways for me. .. Sharpen when the tool feels like it's not cutting properly. Do minimal sharpening to restore the edge (so minimal material removal). Go back to coarser steps only when needed. Practice (and practice more)!

[@donmahan2374]

A very good pragmatic and wholistic review of sharpening woodworking tools, one of your best.

[@RobinDobbie]

Audio only on the right? On windows 10? Go to your settings, ease of access, audio, mono audio toggle

[@J.A.Smith2397]

The shaving example was excellent

[@kellanaldous7092]

You're wearing a microphone but it sounds like the audio is coming from the camera's mic. XD Great channel I learn so much here!

[@thomashverring9484]

Excellent video, Shawn! I've watched many sharpening (etc.) videos, but this made everything a lot clearer. Thank you!

[@vh9040]

Another great video. Thanks so much for your honesty and practicality.

[@jasongoodrich9055]

you are back to your full next level videos again.

[@chrisforker7487]

Another great informative video! Thanks

[@kailetaylor021]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate your channel. I'm new to woodworking and have been using your videos as my primary source to learn how to use the lathe. It has been slow going but step by step I am getting there. My father taught me when I was about 12 and I'm getting back into it at 34.

[@justinsane332]

excellent presentation as always.

[@maxkangen]

Fantastic video mate, thanks for the info on sharpening. I have also just started to try carving and loving it. Now i know why i was having to use so much effort with only a 120 grit sharp chisels.

[@Brian-tb1zs]

Excellent video and more importantly explanations of why 👍

[@RGRGJKK]

Pura vida mi amigo great idea because sometimes sharpening becomes a crucial task at the worshop

[@mortenolesen1772]

Thanks Shawn, another informative video.

[@dougdays8095]

what an incredible awesome channel ! holyy .. i was going to build a workbench and came across you yesterday, been watching them alll.. great great channel

[@badwolf5245]

I keep my chisels just sharp enough to cut open my fingers when making dovetails, everytime.