Like many I use the "Scary Sharp" method to sharpen my chisels and plane blades. I produces a very good edge, but I seem to be having a problem that I have not seen addressed in any of the "Scary Sharp" articles.
I am using 1/2-inch plate glass as my sharpening base. In the articles, you are instructed to soak the wet/dry paper in water, and the paper will adhere to the glass. Well, mine doesn't adhere well. I have cleaned the glass multiple times, I have allowed the paper to soak for various amounts, etc., but mine just will not stick as well as the instructions imply that it will.
Anyone else have this problem? Anyone find a soluton?
I am going to try putting a couple of drops of liquid soap into the water to see if breaking the surface tension of the water will allow the water to soak into the paper better, but still not cause the paper to slip on the glass.
Any thoughts?
I am using 1/2-inch plate glass as my sharpening base. In the articles, you are instructed to soak the wet/dry paper in water, and the paper will adhere to the glass. Well, mine doesn't adhere well. I have cleaned the glass multiple times, I have allowed the paper to soak for various amounts, etc., but mine just will not stick as well as the instructions imply that it will.
Anyone else have this problem? Anyone find a soluton?
I am going to try putting a couple of drops of liquid soap into the water to see if breaking the surface tension of the water will allow the water to soak into the paper better, but still not cause the paper to slip on the glass.
Any thoughts?