[MinConst]

I'm looking for one of those guides that you clamp a chisel or plane blade on to sharpen the angle with. I LOOKED AT rocklers and they have two. I was wondering if any of you had a recommendation on this sort of tool.

 

[PPro]

www.woodcraft.com has all sorts of things like that. They are fairly pricey though. Their stuff is top notch quality.

 

[Leo G]

I'm looking for one of those guides that you clamp a chisel or plane blade on to sharpen the angle with. I LOOKED AT rocklers and they have two. I was wondering if any of you had a recommendation on this sort of tool.

http://www.woodcraft.com/search/search.aspx?query=chisel+honing+guide

So... you want a pair of roller skates for your chisels eh???

The one for $11.99 is what I have, works good. I use a 200 grit diamond stone then a 750 grit diamond plate to get a nice sharp edge.

 

[Tom R]

Hey, - - thanks for remindin' me, guys, - - I bought the highest rated one (last months FWW maybe??), - - Veritas MKII from Lee Valley Tools, - - just under $50, - - came about a month ago, - - never even opened it, - - in fact, can't even remember where the hell I might've put it, - - oh, well, - - it'll turn up somewhere, - - hell bein' busy, ain't it??

 

[MinConst]

Leo,
Thanks I ordered one. Just can't hold the angle by hand anymore.

 

[reveivl]

When I was doing timber framing full time I used the Lee Valley Veritas also. Does a fine job of keeping them true, and easily puts the micro bevel on as well. Rich.

 

[PPro]

Hey, - - thanks for remindin' me, guys, - - I bought the highest rated one (last months FWW maybe??), - - Veritas MKII from Lee Valley Tools, - - just under $50, - - came about a month ago, - - never even opened it, - - in fact, can't even remember where the hell I might've put it, - - oh, well, - - it'll turn up somewhere, - - hell bein' busy, ain't it??

You sure like those -- dont ya?

You know a comma works just fine, right? :Thumbs:

 

[Teetorbilt]

If you do much woodworking, you may want to find a wet grinder, it produces a slightly hollow ground profile. Follow up with a soft, then hard Arkansas stone and you're ready to shave.

I found the grinder at a flea market 20 yrs. ago, cost $15.00.

 

[Tom R]

You sure like those -- dont ya?

You know a comma works just fine, right? :Thumbs:

But what, - - pray tell, - - would separate me from the PACK?? :cheesygri

 

[HSBCousi]

This post is a little out of date so I thought I would rejuvenate it. What are you guys using to sharpen your chisels and planes? Diamond stones? Waterstones?

 

[The Coastal Craftsman]

I use my WS3000 to take the worst of damage off and then use a diamond stone to do a final touch up. I have a little gadget that keeps the blades at correct angles because with free hand I'm useless.

 

[Tom Struble]

belt sander....what?

 

[Morning Wood]

DMT diamond stones with lee valley veritas jig and then I polish the edge with a water stone. I used to hollow grind everything, but I just hit the diamond stone now because I'm usually at work with a dull chisel and have to sharpen it right away.

 

[Gary H]

belt sander....what?

I seen guys use them to sharpen drill bits for metal door hardware. What grit do think would work the best?

 

[The Coastal Craftsman]

belt sander....what?

Ws3000 ain't a belt sander it's a sharpening tool. I use it on everything from drill bits, space bits, frostner bits, counter sink bits, knives, etc etc. ain't been anything i ain't found a way to sharpen on it yet


http://www.amazon.com/Work-Sharp-WS3000-Wood-Sharpener/dp/B000PVHIMW

 

[Tom Struble]

i didn't say you used it,i said i used it...what?

 

[The Coastal Craftsman]

i didn't say you used it,i said i used it...what?

Thought your little guy was rolling his eyes at me :laughing:

 

[Tom Struble]

no not me

 

[HSBCousi]

I just ordered the veritas mark ii honing guide and a couple diamond stones (coarse and fine). Trying to decide on a waterstone for the final polish.

 

[Railman]

http://www.harborfreight.com/4-sided-diamond-hone-block-92867.html

I bought one on sale for about $10, used it, & went back & bought 3 more. It's waaaaay better than I expected. Check out the reviews!

99% of the time I just kiss the blade on an edge sander on a 150 belt. It's sharp enough for shaving the back side of my hand. If I want to go farther, I just wet stroke it on some fine sand paper.
Joe