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Author:  Gerard Guitars [ Sat Nov 28, 2009 6:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Sharpening your tools
Hi folks! First post here. What a great resource this forum is! I'm curious as to how you all go about sharpening your chisels and scrapers. Any tips or references would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
Author:  MRS [ Sat Nov 28, 2009 6:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sharpening your tools
I'm lazy! I use the work sharp 3000 to sharpen my chisels and planes...Mike
http://www.worksharptools.com/product.asp?specific=137
Author:  matthewrust [ Sat Nov 28, 2009 7:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sharpening your tools
I like the Norton stones too. If you take a little bit of time getting the initial edge on the tool, but after that a few swipes on 1000 followed by 8000 will bring you back to an amazing edge. It just so happens that I got a good deal on some stones. The plate glass or other methods are probably just as effective.
Author:  truckjohn [ Sat Nov 28, 2009 7:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sharpening your tools
I have used Scary Sharp Sandpaper method, Diamond stones, Stropping, and a combination of oil and ceramic stones.

My conclusion is that Sharp is Sharp... and I do better with a Jig of some sort.

If you haven't done much successful sharpening, take a class at the local Woodworking store or Woodworking club -- there can be a long and frustrating learning curve otherwise.

Thanks

John
Author:  Link Van Cleave [ Sun Nov 29, 2009 4:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Sharpening your tools
Quote:
FWIW, my jig of choice is a $10 side clamping jig...beats the snot out of the Veritas and other more expensive jigs.


I couldn't agree more.
Link
Author:  Gerard Guitars [ Sun Nov 29, 2009 4:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Sharpening your tools
Hey all... thanks for the replies! I don't have much experience sharpening and need to learn the basic techniques, angles etc. First step is getting the appropriate stones and just practicing. Please keep those suggestions coming... cheers!
Author:  bluescreek [ Sun Nov 29, 2009 7:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Sharpening your tools
If you can't shave it isn't sharp. I use a tomek knock off , and I have diamond , Norton and japanese water stones. After seeing Todd,s demo at my open house I splurged. I know the Japanese water stones give me the sharpest edge and I use them on the finest chisels. The Wet stone on my http://grizzly.com/products/10-Wet-Grinder-Kit/T10010 sets the angle and squares the chisel back up. It makes it fool proof.
The little jigs to hold a chisel on a flat stone are very good to have. In my case I need to be economical in time and the investment allows me to sharpen a chisel to shave in a few minutes.
Find what works for you . A dull chisel is a danger .
Author:  woody b [ Sun Nov 29, 2009 7:32 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Sharpening your tools
MRS wrote:
I'm lazy! I use the work sharp 3000 to sharpen my chisels and planes...Mike
http://www.worksharptools.com/product.asp?specific=137



Me too!!!
Author:  SteveSmith [ Sun Nov 29, 2009 2:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sharpening your tools
Cuts with really sharp chisels heal faster DAMHIKT. :oops:
Author:  sebastiaan56 [ Sun Nov 29, 2009 5:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Sharpening your tools
I have to agree with the KISS school. I use a combination of stones and 1200 - 2000 grit paper with a A$12 Stanley jig. Consider making a strop from a piece of leather and some metal polish as well. But the most useful piece of kit IMHO is a loupe or some other type of magnifyer. You can see very clearly where your edge needs tuning. It was a revelation when I started using it. There are some great paper on sharpening on the net, look for the ones that use microphotographs to make their point (no pun intended).
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