For a Delta grinder with a 6-in.-diameter wheel, a 5-1/2-in.-long piece of 2×4 aligns the tool to the wheel just right. For other bench grinders, you may need to adjust this length.

In this video, I repurpose an old woodworking circular saw blade to create a cleaver. The blade is made of tool steel, hardened to a Rockwell hardness of 50 to 55. Testing the steel for ...

Use a steel wool pad or wire brush to remove any rust from your blade or tools prior to sharpening the edge. Otherwise, the rust will wear down the teeth on the file. Once the tool is sharp, spray ...

EXPERT TIP “You’ll want to choose a burr grinder. Many people opt for a blade grinder because they are affordable and seemingly simple to use with their one-touch operation.

Directly below the bottle opener is the fold-out 420 stainless steel cutting blade, which locks in place when deployed. The non-wrench end of the Z3 takes the form of a pry bar with a built-in ...

A 4-½-inch angle grinder—by far the most popular size—has a maximum cut of about 2-½ inches. A 9-inch angle grinder can tackle material up to 4-½ inches thick.