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T H E H A N D C A R V E D B O W L

Chapter 3

SHARPENING

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his is the most important part. This is the framework upon which

everything else is built. Once you’re able to consistently produce a

sharp edge on your tools, your work will immediately benefit from it. If

you’re struggling with sharpening, especially with any curved profile tools,

you’re not alone. Bowl carving tends to utilize the tools that intimidate

most carvers to the point of missing out on the results they want, and they

end up throwing in the towel before they can truly even dig in.

For three years I worked with the Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool Event Staff,

traveling the country teaching hand tool woodworking skills. Without a

shred of doubt the thing I demonstrated most and witnessed the most

aha moments from were sharpening demonstrations. And there’s a good

reason—there is a TON of information out there on sharpening, but it’s

hard to sort through it all and learn what parts truly matter, and why.