I struggled for years, trying to work with planes and chisels that were only "factory sharp," which isn't sharp at all. Sharpening them wasn’t a lesson my dad passed on to me and it turned out that I didn’t have anyone else to do so either. First, I started "freehand" sharpening them by hand, with nearly disastrous results. Since that didn't work, I eventually bought one of those sharpening jigs with a wheel on the bottom. While better, the end result was that the angled portion of my blades, where you sharpen them, ended up with a whole bunch of different “facets,” from a lack of consistent angle setup. It worked... sort of. Then I found our sharpening jig, and that changed everything for me. Now I've got planes and chisels sharp enough to take shavings off of Ebony with. That may just sound like braggadocio, but the reason we're carrying this sharpening jig, is that it's the best thing I've found. I'm so sure you'll be as impressed with it as I am, that I'm offering our Skool community a $20 coupon for the jig. Just use the coupon SKOOL20 on checkout. Plus we give you a lifetime warranty and free shipping. Attached a video showing exactly how to use the sharpening jig + some reviews from existing customers below. Check out the sharpening jig here: https://www.sawinery.net/products/plane-chisel-sharpening-system Happy Woodworking!

Not every great tool comes with a big price tag, and sometimes it’s the small, inexpensive ones that make your workflow smoother and your projects better. Maybe you’ve got a budget gem in your shop that’s proven itself again and again. Share the cheapest tool in your shop that you couldn’t live without. Tell us what it is and why it’s earned a permanent spot on your bench! 🏆 Prize: $100 Sawinery Gift Card (a great excuse to grab another shop essential 😄) 📅 Winner announced on November 10!

Woodworking is a lifelong craft, and there’s always something new to refine, like sharpening chisels, handling a router with confidence, or keeping cuts clean and square. What are you working on improving these days? Tell us in the comments, and let’s cheer each other on (bonus points if you share what’s been helping you make progress!). 🏆 Prize: $100 Sawinery Gift Card (because practice deserves a little reward 😉) 📅 Winner announced on November 3!

Every woodworker started somewhere — and for most beginners, there’s that one tool that makes everything click. Maybe it’s a good set of chisels that taught you precision, a sturdy workbench that changed your workflow, or a random orbital sander that made finishing feel effortless. What’s the one tool you think every beginner should have in their shop? Tell us in the comments (and feel free to share why it’s a must-have)! 🏆 Prize: $100 Sawinery Gift Card (perfect for picking up your next favorite tool 😉) 📅 Winner announced on October 27!

Woodworking is rewarding, but safety is always part of the craft. Everyone has that one habit or rule that helps them stay safe — or one they know they should follow. We’d love to build a collection of those hard-won insights. Share the safety tip you live by (or the one you wish you always remembered) in the comments below! 🏆 Prize: $100 Sawinery Gift Card (aka guilt-free tool money 😉) 📅 Winner announced on October 6!