Help with Sharpening near Raleigh?

[prendwht]

I have a set of Ashley Iles Chris Pye gouges. I'm new to woodcarving and I don't have any experience with sharpening tools. Unfortunately, I attempted to shape and sharpen my gouges with improper equipment. Chris Pye recommends a low outer bevel and the tools, oddly enough, didn't come with the angle he recommends. I ended up buggering up the gouges a good bit. I need help shaping and sharpening my gouges. After taking a decent amount of material off of good tools, I'm afraid to touch them again and embarrassed by my mistakes!

 

[Kent Adams]

A Tormek T-7 with the proper jig will fix those up in a jiffy.

 

[Mike Davis]

I'm surprised no one in Raleigh offered to help. I know it is a long way to drive, but if you still need help you are welcomed in my shop. I would shape the chisels for you and teach to to sharpen them.

 

[KenOfCary]

DMT makes a diamond stone called the wave that is very good at sharpening carving tools. I can probably help get you started in the right direction if you want to stop by and bring the chisels one day. PM me if you're interested or come by the Raleigh lunch today at Carolina Ale House in Brier Creek and we can talk.