Week 1 - 4 Sharpening, Hand Tools, Nails & Screws

On this page you will find a mix of PDF files, Power Point Presentations and videos on sharpening techniques.

Have a look at the Chisels notes then test your knowledge with the Power Point Presentations no cheating!!

I will be adding material on a weekly bases.

Sharpening Stones : Look at the PDF file on Sharpening Stones.

Watch the three Tormek Demonstration Videos in order from top to bottom.

Look at a chisel being sharpened on a diamond stone using a honing guide.

Sharpening Stones.pdf Sharpening Stones.pdf
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Chisels : Open the first file on chisels and have a read through it. When you are ready take the test using the Power Point Presentation- Now I know my Chisels. 

How many did you answer correctly?

Chisels.pdf Chisels.pdf
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Test - Now I know my Chisels.pptx Test - Now I know my Chisels.pptx
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This next section is on driving and implementing tools (Hammers,screwdrivers, drill bits, nails & screws). 

Hammers.pdf Hammers.pdf
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Drill Bits,screwdrivers.pdf Drill Bits,screwdrivers.pdf
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Nails & screws.pdf Nails & screws.pdf
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This section is on marking tools,hand planes & saws. These along with chisels form a very important part of your tool kit so you should always buy good quality and take good care of these tools. 

Hand Planes.pdf Hand Planes.pdf
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Hand Saws.pdf Hand Saws.pdf
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Marking Tools.pdf Marking Tools.pdf
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