A Whole New Way to Sharpen Chisels: EASY & FAST

No longer have the time or patience for sharpening chisels, knives and handplane cutting irons by hand? In this video I create the ultimate sharpening set up designed for quick, easy and excellent results using a 180 degree flipping bench grinder set up designed in my workshop!

GB Skip navigation Search Create Avatar image Restoring Natural Wood Tone - What Actually Works?

Which products work for restoring natural wood colour, and which are best for lightening the colour of darkened, aged wood furniture? Here's the thing - wood naturally darkens with age and exposure to UV damage which yellows the wood making it look less modern and undesirable. In this video I test out products designed on various different timber types, and restore a very orange pine chest of drawers back to it's original and natural colour.

Is A Rotary Sander Really Needed? Spoiler: YES

About 8 months ago I bought the Mirka DEROS RS 600 (NOT SPONSORED) on a bit of a whim - I was offered a good deal and it looked interesting. But I didn't expect to be reaching for it as often as I am! Here's why I think it's a fantastic addition to my workshop.

Mirka DEROS RS 600 at Axminster Tools- https://www.tagserve.com/clickServlet... or at Amazon https://geni.us/vXYt

What's The BEST Tape Measure? / Updates / New Tools

Fisco/Hultafors Tape Measure https://amzn.to/49A5MAM (Amazon UK) https://geni.us/IZIrqFA (Amazon Worldwide)
Penco Tape Measure https://amzn.to/3ZPgeRQ (Amazon UK) https://geni.us/GXlWJXd (Amazon Worldwide)
Lufkin Tape Measure https://amzn.to/4gxfu9w (Amazon UK) https://geni.us/nBH1y (Amazon Worldwide

RUTLANDS vs MIRKA DEROS: Tested ✅

Can a £150 random orbital sander, the Rutlands R7661, really compete with the mighty £550 Mirka DEROS? Is it the cheaper alternative that we all hoped for? In this video I'll be running some tests and experiments to find out!

It's BIG... But will it fix my problems?

Time for a workshop upgrade! But is it going to be the game-changer that I hope it is? In this video I take a detailed look at all the highlights and niggles with my new bandsaw.

For 5% off any LUMBERJACK tools or accessories, use the promo code RAGNBONE at checkout. Their new range of Pro Series bandsaws are available in 16" (the model shown in this video) and an even larger 18". As a LumberJack affiliate, I may earn a small commission from any qualifying purchases. For full disclosure: the saw in this video was gifted.

Cheap Table Saws: Blade Guard EXPLODES!

In this video I review two budget table saws after using them for three months. One is impressive, the other in my opinion is a potential disaster waiting to happen...

Evolution R255TBL+ available here: https://shop.evolutionpowertools.com/collections/table-saw/products/evol... use Promo Code RAGNBONE to get a free 255mm fine wood cutting blade (add both items to your basket and the blade will be discounted)

Making A Handle & Restoring A VINTAGE AXE!

My friend found this vintage felling axe head in a garage when he moved in to his new home, and in this video, I restore it sympathetically and make it swing again!

Tools I Wasted Money On

What tools and machines do I regret buying? And which ones am I happy with?

Upgrading My BANDSAW INSERT PLATE

Sick and tired of plastic things being brittle and breaking? Yeah, me too. So let's upgrade the bandsaw with a metal insert plate which will last for many many years!

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