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I've been enjoying this discussion on tool sharpening, one of my
favorite pastimes. It's akin to tuning a piano and requires some
subtlety of technique. I think that the mechanism of what we do when
sharpening a blade is not well understood, because the edge is such a
microscopic thing.<br>
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Go to <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/sharpen/instruct3.html">http://www.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/sharpen/instruct3.html</a> for
an excellent writeup of knife sharpening, an FAQ which is based on the
mastery of John Juranitch who developed his techniques sharpening
knives for butchers and packing houses. He wrote a book called, "The
Razor Edge Book of Sharpening," which describes how you can put a razor
edge on any edge tool (including an ax) with two stones and a burnisher
(a steel without the bumps). <br>
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For a great assortment of Japanese chisels and the best collection of
sharpening stones, go to <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.japanwoodworker.com">www.japanwoodworker.com</a> .<br>
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Tom Cole<br>
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PAULREVENKOJONES wrote:<br>
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<div>I do both. Lapping the blade on the side of the wheel takes some
manipulation and "feel". Oksana is the "keener" sharpener of the two of
us, except when I'm carving bridges, and she goes to the glass plate as
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<div>Paul</div>
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<div><strong>"If you want to know the truth, stop having opinions"
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