Matt Trebelhorn wrote:
> I seem to have lost the knack.
>
> Actually, I haven't tried to sharpen a chisel in maybe 8 years. The
> one I did back then is still pretty good, but I can't sharpen the
> rest of the set very well. I have the same stone I used back then,
> and I use a little bit of oil on the stone... any tips or suggestions?
>
The above suggests most of the chisels are as they came from the
manufacturer. Out of the box, most chisels won't hold a decent edge, so
you need to flatten/polish the backs. Google "Scary Sharp". One
addition, make a leather strop from the tongue of an old shoe glued to a
flat piece of wood and charge it with fine polishing compound. Wipe the
back and bevel on the strop after sharpening and often while using the
chisels.
Pete Thomas
> Matt
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