Handplane/sharpening workshop this Saturday

[Mike Davis]

Suggested tools for sharpening workshop.


Any of the Stanley/Bailey metal body hand planes or similar planes by various manufacturers. Old rusty ones will take a little more work, but this is the time to get them working.


Chisels; flat for cabinet and joinery work.


Spokeshaves, draw knives, axes, froes, adzes...


Card scraper.


Kitchen knives




Supplies.


Water, oil, or diamond stones
Sandpaper Wet&dry in 120, 220, 400
Honing guide
8" flat file or 4-in-hand file
2 clean rags or shop towels
water, oil, or WD-40 to match your stones
Small square
Magic marker

 

[tomcat1055]

Hi Mike,

So I am considering investing in some diamond stones this week prior to the class. Do you have a recommendation on what grits would be good to have?

Thanks,
Rick

 

[Mike Davis]

If you go with Trend I think the 300-1000 combination is good.
http://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/td20051/



In DMT I like 325-600-1200.
http://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/DMT-8-Dia-Sharp-Diamond-Kit-P405C166.aspx

 

[Raymond]

Is someone going to post the address and/or directions to the sharpening event?

 

[Mike Davis]

Bill is sending a PM.