What to use to sharpen chisels? - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T11:24:03Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/what-to-use-to-sharpen-chisels?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A133779&feed=yes&xn_auth=no Differences between brands a…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-06-24:2177249:Comment:1345282014-06-24T02:47:35.825ZDavid Farmerhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DavidFarmer
<p> Differences between brands and mega ultra superfine grits, are nothing compared to the edge on your chisel if you sharpen it <span style="text-decoration: underline;">now</span>, when it needs it or put it off.</p>
<p>IMHO the sharpest edge comes from the sharpening system that is <span style="text-decoration: underline;">fast</span> so you use it when you should.</p>
<p>the vast bulk of sharpening time is lost on removing all the metal behind the honed edge.</p>
<p>I ease the urge for…</p>
<p> Differences between brands and mega ultra superfine grits, are nothing compared to the edge on your chisel if you sharpen it <span style="text-decoration: underline;">now</span>, when it needs it or put it off.</p>
<p>IMHO the sharpest edge comes from the sharpening system that is <span style="text-decoration: underline;">fast</span> so you use it when you should.</p>
<p>the vast bulk of sharpening time is lost on removing all the metal behind the honed edge.</p>
<p>I ease the urge for procrastination with a water cooled Makita horizontal grinder w/ coarse Regalite film on a platen</p>
<p>80 micron I think. It's crazy fast and cool. I go as close to the honed edge as I dare. After that anything over 1000g is going to gives an edge <span style="text-decoration: underline;">way</span> better than the one I was putting off.</p>
<p>Love that 8000g water stone when it really counts though.</p> I use the diasharp stones sol…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-06-14:2177249:Comment:1340952014-06-14T18:55:45.449ZMario Cardenashttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MarioGabinhoCardenasVega
<p>I use the diasharp stones sold by stewmac. Don't know if they are the best but work pretty good</p>
<p>I use the diasharp stones sold by stewmac. Don't know if they are the best but work pretty good</p> Hold your eggs and rotten tom…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-06-14:2177249:Comment:1340812014-06-14T13:45:58.463ZMark Foglemanhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MarkFogleman
<p>Hold your eggs and rotten tomatoes...Worksharp WS3000</p>
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<p>Hold your eggs and rotten tomatoes...Worksharp WS3000</p>
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<p></p> Ask 10 woodworkers how to sha…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-06-13:2177249:Comment:1340742014-06-13T14:09:16.685ZEd Minchhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/EdMinch
<p>Ask 10 woodworkers how to sharpen and you will get 11 answers.</p>
<p>I use 1/4 sheets of wet-or-dry on a piece of glass after a spritz of water. Holds tight and easily changed. I have 2 pieces of glass and put a 1/4 sheet at each end of each, so I can go through the needed grits in a hurry. I use 220, 320, 400, and 600 after a grind, but will go to 2000 for things like shaping braces. Most times it is just a couple passes with bevel and back on each the 400 and 600 and ready to get back…</p>
<p>Ask 10 woodworkers how to sharpen and you will get 11 answers.</p>
<p>I use 1/4 sheets of wet-or-dry on a piece of glass after a spritz of water. Holds tight and easily changed. I have 2 pieces of glass and put a 1/4 sheet at each end of each, so I can go through the needed grits in a hurry. I use 220, 320, 400, and 600 after a grind, but will go to 2000 for things like shaping braces. Most times it is just a couple passes with bevel and back on each the 400 and 600 and ready to get back to work. I used to use a guide, but find it quicker to learn to do it free hand - the angle of the edge is not that important - 25, 27, 30 degrees - all close enough.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">I view sharpening as a means to an end, but I certainly understand anyone who wants to make it end in itself</span></p>
<p>Ed</p> Testify! Confession time. I…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-06-13:2177249:Comment:1340682014-06-13T05:17:48.386Zcharley erckhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/charleyerck
<p>Testify! Confession time. I feel vindicated!</p>
<p>At last I can come out of the closet. I have also taken short cuts with sharpening!</p>
<p>Testify! Confession time. I feel vindicated!</p>
<p>At last I can come out of the closet. I have also taken short cuts with sharpening!</p> I can relate to the sandpaper…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-06-12:2177249:Comment:1339422014-06-12T21:46:27.321ZFrank Fordhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/FrankFord
<p>I can relate to the sandpaper approach. I's so often in a hurry, confronted a with super dull chisel and needing to get some chopping done right away. So, I grab a scrap of waterproof silicon carbide paper, anywhere from 1000 to 2000 grit, walk over to the bandsaw, lay the paper on the cast iron table and touch up the edge enough to get the job done.</p>
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<p>I promise myself it's only a quick temporary solution and that I'll sharpen the chisel properly as soon as I have…</p>
<p>I can relate to the sandpaper approach. I's so often in a hurry, confronted a with super dull chisel and needing to get some chopping done right away. So, I grab a scrap of waterproof silicon carbide paper, anywhere from 1000 to 2000 grit, walk over to the bandsaw, lay the paper on the cast iron table and touch up the edge enough to get the job done.</p>
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<p>I promise myself it's only a quick temporary solution and that I'll sharpen the chisel properly as soon as I have time.</p>
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<p>Someday, maybe I'll have time. . .</p> If thats the one with the per…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-06-12:2177249:Comment:1341862014-06-12T00:26:03.822ZAndrewhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/Andrew715
If thats the one with the perforated surface to collect swarf, be careful with it and keep it clean and dry. I wasnt and it doesnt seem to perform for me like it should now. I decided to go for the single, continuous surface metal plate style dmt stones after noting this. They seem less finicky/more durable.
If thats the one with the perforated surface to collect swarf, be careful with it and keep it clean and dry. I wasnt and it doesnt seem to perform for me like it should now. I decided to go for the single, continuous surface metal plate style dmt stones after noting this. They seem less finicky/more durable. I have been using wet dry san…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-06-11:2177249:Comment:1340592014-06-11T21:56:04.296ZPaul Breenhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulBreen
<p>I have been using wet dry sandpaper on a thick piece of glass. I use a Veritas holder and go through the grits (as required) up to 2000, final sharp on an 8000 grit Japanese water stone.</p>
<p>I have been using wet dry sandpaper on a thick piece of glass. I use a Veritas holder and go through the grits (as required) up to 2000, final sharp on an 8000 grit Japanese water stone.</p> I get great results and fast…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-06-11:2177249:Comment:1337802014-06-11T21:08:30.451ZHesh Breakstonehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/HeshBreakstone
<p>I get great results and fast too starting with (if needed...) a DMT course/extra course diamond plate and then going to a Norton 4000/8000 combination water stone. I use the $10ish, cheap guide available many places.</p>
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<p>We have an apprentice that is one of the most expert sorts that we have ever known for sharpening edge tools. He comes to work with us later in the summer each year and we usually just save up the dull stuff for him....:) And... appreciate his efforts very much…</p>
<p>I get great results and fast too starting with (if needed...) a DMT course/extra course diamond plate and then going to a Norton 4000/8000 combination water stone. I use the $10ish, cheap guide available many places.</p>
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<p>We have an apprentice that is one of the most expert sorts that we have ever known for sharpening edge tools. He comes to work with us later in the summer each year and we usually just save up the dull stuff for him....:) And... appreciate his efforts very much too!!!!! He's also made some of our best chisels - who could ask for anything more!</p> I use my fine diamond stone t…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-06-11:2177249:Comment:1337792014-06-11T15:42:21.773ZDoug Berchhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DougBerch
<p>I use my fine diamond stone to level frets and it works well. Mine is larger than necessary for the task, 8" x 3" I think, but I bought it for sharpening plane blades, etc.</p>
<p>I have several other diamond stones from well-known manufacturers but found that some of them were not as flat as advertised. Usually they were flat across the width but a hair concave along the length. I discovered this long after buying them while trying to level frets or flatten the back of a wide chisel with…</p>
<p>I use my fine diamond stone to level frets and it works well. Mine is larger than necessary for the task, 8" x 3" I think, but I bought it for sharpening plane blades, etc.</p>
<p>I have several other diamond stones from well-known manufacturers but found that some of them were not as flat as advertised. Usually they were flat across the width but a hair concave along the length. I discovered this long after buying them while trying to level frets or flatten the back of a wide chisel with them. Things did not come out quite right.</p>
<p>After checking my diamond stones with a straight edge I found only the fine one I own was truly flat. It works very well for leveling frets.</p>