Philly wrote:
> What's the groups experience with honing guides for sharpening chisels
> (bevel edge woodworkers chisels)? Also, what's the best way to ensure
that
> the chisel cutting edge will hone perpendicular to the side of the
chisel?
> Any recommendations for a specific vendor/type?
>
>
Some people here will tell you that getting a WorkSharp is the way to go
for honing chisels and plane irons. I can't argue with that, but I don't
have one. I hone all my iron with this:
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=51868&cat=1,43072,43078
and I cannot say enough about it. It's easy to use, once you've done a
few chisels. It's dead accurate and very repeatable. Once you've got
your edge that you want, there is an adjustment on the side of the jig
that allows you to add a microbevel.
There are a couple of limitations. No chisels narrow than 1/4" and I
don't see a way to hone curved carving tools. Once you get the tool,
you're tempted to get the attachments like skew and camber roller. I
also have the camber roller for plane irons.
Regardless, this jig has given me the edges I want on most of the tools
I own. Sharpening truly is a breeze. Hell, it's almost a joy.
Tanus
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