Hi to All,
I don't talk about things much, but I have had a problem. most of my life has been working as a DIY'er with things in general. Since retirement, I have concentrated more on woodwork. One of the things I have been trying to get right is sharpening my plane irons and wood chisels etc.
I have been to the wood shows to see what is available, eg Tormek and other sharpening systems. I've looked at Japenese water stones and finally found a book in the library showing a couple of simple ways to sharpen.
I have just achieved great results with nothing more than wet or dry paper, on a sheet of glass, working up to a fine grade, then using a leather strop with metal polish in it. The blade had a bright polish to both sides, and would shave my arm. Planing has become a pleasure.
I have two reasons for posting this, one being able to say this to someone who would understand, (the wife just looks at me), and also to help anyone in the same situation as me.
I don't talk about things much, but I have had a problem. most of my life has been working as a DIY'er with things in general. Since retirement, I have concentrated more on woodwork. One of the things I have been trying to get right is sharpening my plane irons and wood chisels etc.
I have been to the wood shows to see what is available, eg Tormek and other sharpening systems. I've looked at Japenese water stones and finally found a book in the library showing a couple of simple ways to sharpen.
I have just achieved great results with nothing more than wet or dry paper, on a sheet of glass, working up to a fine grade, then using a leather strop with metal polish in it. The blade had a bright polish to both sides, and would shave my arm. Planing has become a pleasure.
I have two reasons for posting this, one being able to say this to someone who would understand, (the wife just looks at me), and also to help anyone in the same situation as me.
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