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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 9: Remove the final rolled edge.
Oil the finishing side of the stone. Using the same methods as in Step #8, place the cutting edge flat against the stone and make enough gentle passes until the burred edge is gone.
Pass the cutting edge along the finishing side of the stone.

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