Will said: "If one is going to aspire to be a true craftsman who uses hand chisels and planes to manipulate wood, part of the skill set required is the ability to sharpen these tools well. Indeed, it is very much a part of the aesthetic of being a hand craftsman. They are what make the truly fine work possible along with the other developed skills of the craftsman. " Will, Very well said! I'd like to add that part of that SKILL is knowing how to set up any of your tools, be they power or hand, for maximum efficiency. I can't tell you how many good tools I've seen that are a disaster happening! Out of alignment, poor maintainence and a whole plethora of ills. Good tools cost a lot to buy and a whole lot more to maintain...BUT, it's worth it!<G> Regards, Joe P.S. This whole thread should be in the PTJ, IMHO! G Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon) Captain, Tool Police Squares R I -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech.php/attachments/20101011/40e741ad/attachment.htm>
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