A few high-quality tools, well maintained, can last any gardener a lifetime. Here's what to know about caring for and ...

A South Dakota farmer plans to use either a high-speed disk or a VT super coulter to ready the seedbed in fields this spring. He asks for help to know which tool to select for the job.

The angle with which you sharpen a knife blade can determine the effectiveness and sharpness of the knife. No matter the type of knife or knife sharpener, sharpening angle consistency is key to ...

In this video, we cover essential tools for woodworking projects, including: - Workbench Design Book - Auger Bits - Palm Router - Plunge Router (CAREFUL with template bits in a plunge router - super ...

This video shows how to sharpen a chisel freehand. No guides or jigs—just control, angle, and repetition. Freehand sharpening builds skill and consistency over time. It’s a fundamental craft technique ...

I have an edged tool obsession. I collect and use everything from carving knives to axes to everyday carry blades. That also means I have a lot of edge maintenance to do, and I’m currently using a ...

In Japanese cuisine, the beauty of sushi and sashimi depends not only on fresh fish and perfectly seasoned rice, but also on how cleanly each slice is made. A properly sharpened Japanese knife glides ...

Even if you're only an occasional DIYer, there always seem to be holes that need to be drilled and screws that need to be driven. So it's no surprise that a cordless drill/driver tops the list of must ...

Two chunks of ocher unearthed at ancient rock shelters in Ukraine were actually Neanderthal crayons, according to a recent study. The pair of artifacts, unearthed from layers 47,000 and 46,000 years ...

When it comes to chainsaws, not all chains are built the same, and the full chisel chain is one of the more aggressive options in the toolbox. If you've ever wondered why some chainsaws tear through ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The journey of the prototypical hobbyist woodworker is a fascinating one. Many people get into this adventure because they want to make a ...

Tools lose their edge and become dull. That’s a fact of their existence. But it’s also a fact that they need not stay that way. Sharpening nearly anything, from a shovel to a putty knife to a plane to ...