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How To Sharpen a Chisel
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A sharp chisel is an essential woodworking tool and will cut easily and cleanly across a grain. Here is how to sharpen one properly.
Step 3: Sharpen the end of the chisel.
 Apply oil to the sharpening stone. Hold the end of the chisel square and perpendicular to the stone. Drag the chisel across the stone until the end is ground completely square and smooth.
Drag the end across the stone.
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