Sharpen This

"Sharpen This" by Christopher Schwarz is a concise and practical guide to sharpening woodworking tools, focusing on efficiency and results rather than elaborate techniques or equipment. Key Features:- Author: Christopher Schwarz- Publisher: Lost Art Press- 120 pages- Pocket-sized: 4" x 6-1/2"- Printed on heavy #80 coated paper- Sewn signatures, glued and reinforced with fiber tape- Hardcover with cloth-covered boards- Produced and printed entirely in the United States Content Highlights:- Emphasis on practical sharpening for better woodworking- Covers the entire lifecycle of edge tools- Focuses on creating sharp edges quickly with minimal equipment- Decodes sharpening media based on particle size (microns)- Guidance on setting up new tools, repairing chipped edges, grinding, honing, and polishing Philosophy:- Sharpening is a means to an end, not a goal in itself- Encourages focus on woodworking results rather than sharpening techniques- Promotes efficiency in sharpening to maximize tim