One of my first adventures into making my shed into a tiny woodworking shop is making my first shooting board, a truly indispensable tool to have around the bench.
I decided to build a somewhat complicated garden shed to deal with the issue of insufficient storage space, and perhaps, if I am really lucky, also have a tiny workshop, or at least, a corner with a small desk with a vice.
While the whetstones are soaking, let’s briefly talk about freehand sharpening and my reasons to learn this method as opposed to easier methods most people would go for. There are different ways to sharpen your knifes and other household tools, all with their advantages and disadvantages.