Tools, Sharpening and Power Machinery - leather or not?
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Woodwright
06-30-02, 02:17 PM
I'm a novice to woodcarving and I've heard both ways. Using a leather strop is best on carving knives and chisels. But some say just the compound on a flat piece of hardwood is good, because the leather will give a slight rounded edge to the blade. Which way is better and less work for more caving? :confused:
Sharp Advice
07-01-02, 09:33 PM
Hello Woodwright and Welcome to my Sharpening forum.
Regardless of anything done, there is always an alternate method. Therefore, sharpening is no exception.
Woodcraving tools can be successfully sharpened on a wet stone wheel, belt sander or by hand. Each person and each sharpener has their own method.
I prefer the wheel or the belt sander method. Once that process is completed, I hand hone the cutting edge to a fine burr-less cutting edge.
Depending upon the shape of the tools also matters. Most sharpening shops may not have every machine or machine tools designed specifically for every tool shape.
Therefore, experience and creativity may have to plat a roll. Toss in some imagination and resourcefulness and the tools gets sharpened.
I would suggest you try several methods of sharpening based upon the design and shape of the tools. If you are serious about remaining in the carving hobby or business, it may be worth your time and some money into woodcarving sharpening machines.
Regards and Good Luck.
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Regardless of anything done, there is always an alternate method. Therefore, sharpening is no exception.
Woodcraving tools can be successfully sharpened on a wet stone wheel, belt sander or by hand. Each person and each sharpener has their own method.
I prefer the wheel or the belt sander method. Once that process is completed, I hand hone the cutting edge to a fine burr-less cutting edge.
Depending upon the shape of the tools also matters. Most sharpening shops may not have every machine or machine tools designed specifically for every tool shape.
Therefore, experience and creativity may have to plat a roll. Toss in some imagination and resourcefulness and the tools gets sharpened.
I would suggest you try several methods of sharpening based upon the design and shape of the tools. If you are serious about remaining in the carving hobby or business, it may be worth your time and some money into woodcarving sharpening machines.
Regards and Good Luck.
Sharpening Forum Moderator
TCB4U2B2B Enterprises.
Accurate Power Equipment Company.
Complete Saw and Tool Sharpening Service.
Reminder: "Work Shop Safety Is No Accident."
Sharpeners Quote:
"I can sharpen almost anything, except a dull mind."...:D
Personal Quote:
Drive Safely. "The Life You Save, May Be Your Own."
Woodwright
07-02-02, 11:17 AM
Thanks for the good tips on sharpening. You're fight about spending a few bucks, but I dopn't mind. I enjoy woodcarving. I also enjoy looking for homemade remidies to save a buck. I am presently looking for a slow turning motor from a dryer or something for a sharpening wheel. I WILL BE SAFE IN WHATEVER I DO. I have 25 years in my trade and I know how important safety is. Thanks again, Tom.