To sharpen an auger bit, you need a specialized auger-bit file. Hold the auger bit upright in a vise, then file the bit’s lip with the file’s edge [1]. Turn the auger bit in the vise and sharpen the ...

Turns out a ten-dollar file can outlast a truckload of disposable blade replacements.

Tools may not make the craftsman, so the saying goes, but sharp tools will definitely improve your work. “Fundamentals of Sharpening” offers solid, straightforward advice for keeping saws, chisels, ...