While everyone has their own method for sharpening their tools, we have developed a flexible approach to help demystify this vital gateway skill. Whether you are an old hand at sharpening or trying to find your way as a novice, we are sure you will discover some useful tips in our regularly updated videos and written resources.

Many traditional hand tools are critical to the art of woodworking. In this regular series, D.S. Orr takes a look at items from the Lee Valley antique tool collection. By examining their importance to woodworking’s past, he uncovers their significance to its future.