Sharpening non-flat things.
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 7:08 pm
Really looking for two things here.
I've really improved my edge tool sharpening skills (planes and chisels),as long as they have a square/flat edge. Curved stuff is another story. I use a slightly modified version of the burns sharpening system to true up bevel edges, and just use a 4000 grit takenoko stone for touch ups. I'm able to get stuff really sharp and keep it that way. Unfortunately, this system won't work for curved blades.
Q1. What is the best way to put a good edge on round edge tools, like gouges, compass plane, and spoke shave blades? I think a strop would probably suffice for a quick touchup, but I have a gouge and a spoke shave blade that needs a lot of work. How do you work a good bevel on a round blade?
On scrapers... I can manage to get a workable edge on a flat/square scraper using a mill file and burnisher, but my technique still needs some work. However, with curved edge scrapers, I am totally failing.
Q2. Anyone have any good tips for getting a nice hook on a curved/round edge scraper?
I've really improved my edge tool sharpening skills (planes and chisels),as long as they have a square/flat edge. Curved stuff is another story. I use a slightly modified version of the burns sharpening system to true up bevel edges, and just use a 4000 grit takenoko stone for touch ups. I'm able to get stuff really sharp and keep it that way. Unfortunately, this system won't work for curved blades.
Q1. What is the best way to put a good edge on round edge tools, like gouges, compass plane, and spoke shave blades? I think a strop would probably suffice for a quick touchup, but I have a gouge and a spoke shave blade that needs a lot of work. How do you work a good bevel on a round blade?
On scrapers... I can manage to get a workable edge on a flat/square scraper using a mill file and burnisher, but my technique still needs some work. However, with curved edge scrapers, I am totally failing.
Q2. Anyone have any good tips for getting a nice hook on a curved/round edge scraper?