{"id":287,"date":"2022-10-18T01:33:51","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T01:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/?p=287"},"modified":"2023-01-16T08:39:19","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T08:39:19","slug":"ax-sharpening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/ax-sharpening\/","title":{"rendered":"Ax Sharpening: A Detailed Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A dull ax can be dangerous and inefficient, with the blade gliding off the <a href=\"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/alder-firewood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">firewood <\/a>rather than digging in. Even though <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mX5UXL4T9K8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ax sharpening<\/a> is time-consuming, the sharp edge allows you to compensate for lost time after a long work day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Axe School: A Beginner&#039;s Guide to File Sharpening an Axe\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mX5UXL4T9K8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, knowing how and when to sharpen your ax is a valuable skill to possess. It helps keep the ax edge over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, read along to learn all about sharpening axes, from using the gear you own to appropriate techniques.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ax Sharpening Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A sharp ax is simple, quick, and enjoyable, especially cutting wood rounds. But how do you achieve this?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are six different techniques that you can adopt to sharpen your ax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The use of a file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using a whetstone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The use of rock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Dremel tool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A belt sander.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An angle grinder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sharpen an Ax with a File<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A good file is any 8-inch or 12-inch-long file with a nice handle for easy grip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is what to do while filling an ax:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>First, ensure that the ax is stable. You can clamp it into a vice or set the ax on a flat workbench.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then grasp each end of the film firmly. The file tip should be in your dominant hand and the handle in your non-dominant hand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply gentle pressure as you slide the file along the ax&#8217;s edge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the contour of the blade, exerting consistent pressure during each file stroke<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;until the blade\u2019s edge is smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to use a wire brush to remove the metal particles from the file when buildup occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1-5-jpg.webp\" alt=\"A blacksmith sharpening an ax using a file\" class=\"wp-image-294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1-5-jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1-5-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1-5-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A blacksmith sharpening an ax using a file<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sharpen an Ax with a Whetstone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Whetstone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Whetstones <\/a>have double sides with safe types featuring a finger groove in the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Start by securing the ax to the vice and apply a lubricant to the sharp edge of the ax.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What follows then is rubbing the coarse whetstone side along the edge of the ax in circular patterns.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharpen both sides, in turn, and remove the burr that forms. Also, you should remove any excess paste on the ax edge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To achieve finer, razor-sharp edges, use a finer whetstone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It would help if you protected the sharp ax head edges from moisture by rubbing oil or beeswax on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"723\" src=\"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2-4-jpg.webp\" alt=\"A whetstone\" class=\"wp-image-293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2-4-jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2-4-300x217.webp 300w, https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2-4-768x555.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>A whetstone<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sharpen an Ax with a Rock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is extremely rare to encounter a circumstance where you need to use a rock to sharpen your ax. However, mother nature is full of surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>It will help if you start by getting the ax blade and your rough stone wet.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then place the ax in one hand with the blade&#8217;s top side facing. The other hand holds the rock.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using your rock, apply even pressure, rubbing against the ax edge in circular motions from one end to the other.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After sharpening both sides of the ax, you need to eliminate the burr that forms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure your fingers are safe during the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3-4-jpg.webp\" alt=\"sharping stone and a kitchen axe\" class=\"wp-image-292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3-4-jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3-4-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3-4-768x513.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>sharping stone and a kitchen axe<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sharpen an Ax with a Dremel Tool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Dremel tool is one of the simplest tools to use when sharpening your ax. This is how you do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Turn on the Dremel and align the blade&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bevel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">bevel<\/a> with the flat edge of the head of the Dremel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make circular motions while grinding the Dremel and applying moderate pressure on both sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the metal begins to heat up, stop the Dremel and submerge the ax in water to cool it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take extra caution while using a Dremel and put on protective gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/4-4-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\u00a0A Dremel tool\" class=\"wp-image-291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/4-4-jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/4-4-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/4-4-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>&nbsp;A Dremel tool<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sharpen an Ax with a Belt Sander<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A sander has numerous grit belts, which may restore the sharp edge to your axes. It is a powerful tool, thus, appropriately uses safety equipment, such as gloves, protective glasses, and dust masks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Start by setting the<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Belt_sander\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> belt sander<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the belt sander is on, grind the ax on it, maintaining a tight grip using both hands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply gentle, uniform pressure while making smooth passes to get a crisp, even edge without damaging the metal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, dip the ax in water to cool it off if it becomes too hot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5-4-jpg.webp\" alt=\"An electric belt sander\" class=\"wp-image-290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5-4-jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5-4-300x120.webp 300w, https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5-4-768x307.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>An electric belt sander<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sharpen an Ax with an Angle Grinder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An angle grinder can sharpen, polish, and grind axes. While using the angle grinder;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>It would help if you used clamps or a vice to secure the ax head.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn on the grinder and slide the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Angle_grinder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">an<\/a>gle grinder over your ax.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure to perform an exact number of passes on each side of the blade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to often dip the blade in water to help it cool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/6-4-jpg.webp\" alt=\"Angle grinder tool\" class=\"wp-image-289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/6-4-jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/6-4-300x196.webp 300w, https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/6-4-768x502.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Angle grinder tool<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Best Way to Sharpen an Ax?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using basic tools like a file and a whetstone is the best method for ax sharpening. It doesn&#8217;t take much longer than five minutes to resharpen your ax. Furthermore, there is less chance of damaging your ax than there would be with a power tool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ax sharpening goes a long way in saving time and energy while preserving the ax head&#8217;s quality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the sharpening is complete, protect the blade against corrosion and rust. You do this by rubbing <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Beeswax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">bee<\/a>swax and additional oil onto the edge, especially when the steel is warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any inquiries concerning ax sharpening, <a href=\"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Ax Sharpening: A Detailed Guide\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/ax-sharpening\/#more-287\" aria-label=\"More on Ax Sharpening: A Detailed Guide\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":288,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.5 - 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