The chisels I use are from Mazzaglia and have been in use for about 5 years now. I've had the Tormek for about that long. Is that the question, Bill? Paul "If you want to know the truth, stop having opinions" (Chinese fortune cookie) In a message dated 03/16/07 22:37:00 Central Daylight Time, pianotech at a440piano.net writes: Hmmm, I dunno what to tell you. Of course, with a big mortising chisel like that, it will take a lot longer to sharpen. Maybe Paul R-J will shed some light for you. I know he uses a big mortising chisel (I think the same one) and sharpened without a Tormek until recently (I think?). Paul?? William R. Monroe > 600, 1000, 4000 and 8000. My only choice is to start with 4000 as > Dana says the chisel is finished to 1200 and it is very sharp. I would > like to take it to 4000 but this would take a long time. > Not reshaping or beveling and the back appears to be flat enough. > Gene > > >> Gene, >> >> "THE wet stone?" What grade stone are you starting with?? If you are >> having trouble removing enough material, I'd guess your stone is to fine >> to start with. You'll need either a set of stones (my suggestion is at >> least three grades), and if you are really reshaping the bevel to start >> with, I'd start with coarse emery on a granite surface plate. You must >> shape the bevel with a very coarse stone/paper/whatever, before you can >> begin to refine that edge with finer grades of stone/paper/whatever. >> >> Best, >> William R. Monroe >> >> >>> How to sharpen. The wet stone has little effect. They are extremely >>> hard. Should I plan on purchasing an electric sharpener? >>> Gene >>> >>>> Yes. I have his 1/2" x 1" and his 1/2" x 12". Nice chisels. I like them >>>> also and use them for notching. What is your question regarding >>>> sharpening them? >>>> >>>> Terry Farrell >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> Anyone have experience sharpening the 3/4x3/4 Mazzaglia chisel? >>>>> Gene Nelson -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20070317/bdf17b34/attachment.html
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