Looking after your woodworking tools can ensure their longevity and performance.
Looking after your woodworking tools can ensure their longevity and performance. Keep them dust-free as sawdust can be corrosive, and always store them in a dry, cool place to prevent rusting. You will need to regularly sharpen your tools, as dull edges can damage the woodwork, make the job a lot harder, and be unsafe to work with. An oil stone is an example of a simple tool that can be used to sharpen your edge tools such as chisels and planes. It is easy to use and takes no time at all to get a clean edge back to your tools.