This is a saw vice used in the saw sharpening class at the first Woodworking in America in 2008.

Every year or so a new wiz bang sharpening system for chisels and planes comes on the market. Below are four criteria for evaluating whether a sharpening system will work or not.

I love mowing my grass with my reel mower.

For trimming around the edges of the lawn, I use an electric weedeater. I haven’t found a good non-power alternative.

Like any hand tool, a reel mower requires a little technique. It’s not hard, but there are a couple of things to know.

I have had the blades sharpened twice in 7 seasons. No other maintenance seems necessary.

Golf courses use reel mowers, so call around to find out how they sharpen their mowers.

Yes.