G'day All!
I need some help choosing the 'best' all around system for sharpening carving gouges and knives, as well as the straight stuff - chisels and plane irons. Most of my 'unplugged' woodworking is in carving and I'm trying to increase my skills to a higher level. It is obvious to me that getting better at carving means I have to get better at sharpening.
I'd love to hear from anyone that does professional carving or furniture building as to which system you prefer and why. If you are in the Raleigh/Durham area and you use chisels/gouges in your craft work, I'd love to stop by your shop to see, in person, how you sharpen your tools. In exchange for such personal attention I can give you something in return. For instance, I have barrels full of UHMW PE scrap left over from past jobs (very useable sizes) or an 8" 3M brand 1 micron PSA backed diamond lapping disk ($30 wholesale) or even a piece of countertop granite (12" x 12" or larger with my own hand cut edge).
Thanks,
Dean
I need some help choosing the 'best' all around system for sharpening carving gouges and knives, as well as the straight stuff - chisels and plane irons. Most of my 'unplugged' woodworking is in carving and I'm trying to increase my skills to a higher level. It is obvious to me that getting better at carving means I have to get better at sharpening.
I'd love to hear from anyone that does professional carving or furniture building as to which system you prefer and why. If you are in the Raleigh/Durham area and you use chisels/gouges in your craft work, I'd love to stop by your shop to see, in person, how you sharpen your tools. In exchange for such personal attention I can give you something in return. For instance, I have barrels full of UHMW PE scrap left over from past jobs (very useable sizes) or an 8" 3M brand 1 micron PSA backed diamond lapping disk ($30 wholesale) or even a piece of countertop granite (12" x 12" or larger with my own hand cut edge).
Thanks,
Dean