[KwartzLab] the task of sharpening

[Katrina Somers]

I would be very interested in it, as I've got some fine bits that need
a touchup.

K.

On 10 August 2011 11:51, doug moen <doug at moens.org> wrote:
> I would like to learn how to sharpen things.
> If other people are interested in learning this, or demoing the
> techniques, we could get together at Kwartzlab and have an informal
> sharpening workshop.
>
> Next Tuesday at TON would be fine, or whatever works for people.
>
> Doug.
>
> On 10 August 2011 07:41, John Van Ostrand <john at netdirect.ca> wrote:
>> There is a method of sharpening called "scary sharp" that uses sand paper.
>>
>> I picked up some water stones recently because I've never been happy with
>> the sharpening I've done before. I also acquired some tools that need that
>> kind of treatment.  But I have yet to get them wet.
>>
>>
>>
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>>
>> Ah, Lee Valley!  Their new store is opening soon in Waterloo!  SO
>> EXCITED!!!!
>>
>> And yes, I've sharpened chisel blades using super-fine wet/dry
>> sandpaper.  It works well, in a pinch!
>>
>> - Jeff
>>
>>
>> On Aug 10, 2011, at 7:08 AM, Ron Harding wrote:
>>
>>> I think people with lots of experience sharpen the outside curves
>>> free-hand, on a slow-turning grind stone.
>>>
>>> For sharpening inside-curves, Lee Valley (speak of the devil) has
>>> some conical-shaped stones.  I've also heard of wrapping super-fine
>>> sandpaper around a suitably-sized dowel.
>>>
>>> - Ron
>>>
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>>> Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:35:12
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>>> Usually you'd use a wet stone for super-fine sharpening.  But that's
>>> only for flat blades, I'm not sure what you do for the curved ones.
>>>
>>> - Jeff
>>>
>>> On Aug 10, 2011, at 12:36 AM, Chris Frey wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I had a lot of fun with the wood turner tonight.  The only thing
>>>> lacking
>>>> was knowledge on how to sharpen the lathe tools.  They looked brand
>>>> new,
>>>> as if they had never been used.
>>>>
>>>> Do we have the tools needed for such sharpening?  What is the usual
>>>> process
>>>> for this?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>> - Chris
>>>>
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