How to Hand Sharpen a Garden Hoe

[@newkkl]

You know, it's sad that when I was a kid there was always an old guy out back of the hardware store who would sharpen your tools for you, or your Grampy or dad or an uncle would show you how. Since I decided to start growing some of my own food I've had a lot of lessons in how little we remember about how to use our own hands, get productive use out of our property. Thanks to you and people like you for documenting these basic skills for those of us who need a little help and shared knowledge!

[@TheDocketsBuddy]

Amen!! ❤!

[@NolaGB]

Nice to see that there are still men who take care of their tools!! I learned from my dad and passed that on to my son. Very informative video and just what I was looking for. Thank you!!

[@cesarcueto1995]

Haha I think all men take care of their tools. I do it daily

[@mrva99]

You seem to be so neat and organized..... I am envious !

[@sandralewis1689]

I love the super close up! It really helps to understand what you're doing.

[@nancytrabanco1666]

Thank you! It's wonderful to see someone look after their things in such a disposable society! I learned a valueable lesson today! Great video!

[@peaceoutpeaceout4267]

You have such a nice neat shop!!

[@patrickharper9297]

That's how it's done! Clean, sharp, and cared for tools are happy tolls!

[@marybevel996]

You showed me exactly what I wanted to know. Thank You

[@sto2rcl]

Ah Ha! Now I know what that round whetstone is that I found in Grandpa's workshop. I still need to know the correct angle (in degrees) to replace that Home Despot blunt edge. Great video!

[@totallyfrozen]

I like to see a guy take care of his tools. I try to keep mine clean, sharp, and oiled too. I’ve seen a lot of guys who just toss them in a box or bag and let their tools rust. It’s a shame

[@jbb7634]

A perfect learning video. Thanks so much. Did it. Great results!

[@ali162328]

Great video! Time to go sharpen my hoe and go work in the garden!

[@ureasmith3049]

Good tip thx I still got the home depot blunt edge on mine Lol.

[@Lailanirochon]

Great video! Was exactly what I needed to know. Thank you!

[@TheDocketsBuddy]

Best hoe sharpening video that I have seen! TYVM! 👍

[@olga1twin]

Thanks i need to be remind how to sharp my too.I 62 and glade this information is going to help me.

[@timjturner]

o alvarado Thanks.....

[@jmaegm]

Can I borrow it? 🤪 bet you don't lend out your tools like my pops, to me only at his garage. I was sharpening it backwards the wrong way. Can't believe I forgot how and now thanks to you I will be more responsible with my tools

[@teddyboy252]

Nice shop

[@ZebbiBibi]

Great video, thank you :)

[@dalejensen7038]

Thanks for the info.

[@conniecostner9665]

I have a question? What were you doing to your file? Was you using a coarse brush on it?

[@bujurasta4894]

What is a good type of lubricant? Great video!!!!

[@timjturner]

+Benjamin Bodie I have been sold on PB Blaster the last couple of years. Seems to really break loose rust and the same company makes a general lubricant as well....Thanks for watching. Tim

[@timjturner]

Thanks.....Sharpening a Stirrup Hoe would be the same concept......Maybe do a video on it sometime.....Thanks for watching.....

[@sugerbear520]

Nice good info Thanks!

[@CrossRoads88]

Thankyou.well done.

[@mjohnson176]

I see you only ran the bottom side of the blade with a file and stone. But, nothing on the inside of the blade until towards the end.

[@kathybarrett7882]

Thank you

[@vasileios9338]

Why not use an angle grinder ? does it damage the edge?

[@ureasmith3049]

I'm sure it would work but it probably removes too much metal too quickly.

[@camgere]

As a rule you want to be careful with power tools when sharpening an edge. You harden metal by heating it up and quenching it in water. You temper (make less brittle) metal by heating and slowly cooling. You don't want to make your tool hard and brittle and easy to break or soft and easy to nick. A hoe is a striking tool. Really hard metal is harder to sharpen.

[@darrenk1146]

Hate to show my ignorance, but what is the thing that you were rubbing on the file after you finished using it to sharpen the hoe? Was it sandpaper or emery cloth or something?

[@timjturner]

Darren K lol...not a question at all...I should have explained that in the video...I was cleaning my file with a Nicholson USA file brush...you can pick them up at Home Depot/Box stores around you....made in the USA...they will keep your files clean...Thanks for watching.

[@darrenk1146]

Thanks Tim. I'll have to check that out. I'm a beginning gardener and have never even sharpened a tool. Your video is great.

[@MihalacheFlorin]

and now to work!

[@mattm6430]

Thought it was Ron Swanson for a sec

[@tonydeveyra4611]

OMG, Ron Swanson ?!

[@josephbagofcarrots168]

permaculture? consider it ;)

[@Pipkin50]

i just buy a new one