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Sharpening Instructions

Sharpening Instructions PDF

A detailed guide that will help you learn our sharpening method. This PDF covers our recommended sharpening supplies, how to hone a blade that is new, how to sharpen older blades in need of more work, recommended angles for sharpening, and honing secondary bevels.


Sharpening Instructions in letter-size

Sharpening Instructions (8.5"x11") PDF

Download a printer-friendly version of our Sharpening Instructions.


Angle Setting Jig

Angle Setting Jig PDF

Deneb Puchalski's Angle Setting Jig is a great tool for setting the correct projection of blades and chisels in a honing guide. This PDF offers plans and material suggestions so you can assemble your own, and recommended tools for sharpening.


Chain Drive Vise Instructions

Chain Drive Vise Installation Instructions PDF

Instructions for installing our Chain Drive Vise Hardware. Includes directions for building the wooden Vise Jaws. If you plan on using our Vise Hardware, we suggest reading these directions through before beginning your workbench build.


Shooting Board Plans

Shooting Board Plans PDF

Includes End and Edge Shooting Board configurations, as well as plans for Mitered Fixtures.


Tail Vise Instructions

Tail Vise Installation Instructions PDF

Instructions for installing our Tail Vise Hardware. If you plan on using our Vise Hardware, we suggest reading these directions through before beginning your workbench build.


Coloring Pages

Coloring Pages PDF

A collection of line drawings and tool images for you and your shop assistants to color.


Holdfast Hole Layout

Holdfast Hole Layout Diagram PDF

This diagram shows the layout of the Holdfast holes included on our standard workbenches.


“Workbench

Workbench Assembly and Care Instructions PDF

Instructions for assembling, protecting, and caring for one of the most important tools in your shop.