[pianotech] Of Chisels

[David Love]

I'm curious about those who use the Tormek system, how do you go about
flattening the back of the chisel?

 

David Love

www.davidlovepianos.com

 

From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Thomas Cole
Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2010 10:44 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Of Chisels

 

Another thing I like doing is to square up the blade and at the same time
remove any nicks in the edge (see photo). 

The Tormek system is great for recreating the bevel, but be careful you
don't grind at a very low angle on Japanese chisels due to the brittleness
of the high-carbon steel.

Tom Cole

William Truitt wrote:

And, as you know Jim, you have to flatten the back on the chisel before you
can begin to sharpen it.  Which is why the backs of these chisel has one or
more reliefs, which allows you to bring it to a flattened state much more
quickly.

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