Back in the summer I bought the David Charlesworth DVD's on sharpening and using hand planes. I got inspired! I ordered a set of Norton Water Stones and a couple of Hock 2" plane irons for wooden planes from Highland Woodworking. I plan of making a couple of wooden planes.
Just tried the water stones on an old 1 1/2" chisel and my old Stanley block plane. I am impressed. I've used the scary sharp method for years but the water stones are much better. A little messier with the water but I feel they give a better edge than sandpaper.
The DVD that comes with the Norton Water Stone kit is very good. It explains how to use the stones and sharpen tools without a jig. I tried it on an old chisel and was pretty successful. I need to practice my technique a little more but use pleased with my first attempt.
I used David Charlesworth's methods for sharpening my block plane. That old, beat up, cheap Stanley block plane I bought at Lowe's the day after dirt was invented now cuts white oak shaving so thin they float out of the plane. I have to wear goggles to keep them out of my eyes only to be blinded by the light reflecting off the gleaming surfaces left by my little block plane.
Well maybe not quite but it sure is fun to use.
Rick Doby
Just tried the water stones on an old 1 1/2" chisel and my old Stanley block plane. I am impressed. I've used the scary sharp method for years but the water stones are much better. A little messier with the water but I feel they give a better edge than sandpaper.
The DVD that comes with the Norton Water Stone kit is very good. It explains how to use the stones and sharpen tools without a jig. I tried it on an old chisel and was pretty successful. I need to practice my technique a little more but use pleased with my first attempt.
I used David Charlesworth's methods for sharpening my block plane. That old, beat up, cheap Stanley block plane I bought at Lowe's the day after dirt was invented now cuts white oak shaving so thin they float out of the plane. I have to wear goggles to keep them out of my eyes only to be blinded by the light reflecting off the gleaming surfaces left by my little block plane.
Well maybe not quite but it sure is fun to use.
Rick Doby