[Woodcarver] New Carver with a Sharpening Question

[Mike and Patty]

I have to think you are carving hard wood  from Africa--
If so Bill Judeth  does his at a different angel 
because he does hard wood I think he will help you on that part
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  From: Solly Schoultz 
  To: woodcarver at six.pairlist.net 
  Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 1:42 AM
  Subject: [Woodcarver] New Carver with a Sharpening Question


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  Hi All

   

  I have only recently discovered the joys of wood carving and have nearly completed my first piece, a small table top. I live in Cape Town South Africa.

   

  The problem I am having is in keeping my chisels sharp especially the gouges. I was wondering if anyone could help me with good sharpening info ( do and don'ts) as well as the various angles that need to be considered, I am currently sharpening on a oil stone and the polishing on 1200 grit water paper followed by honing on leather. I have been able to find a lot of info on wood turning chisels but not sure if these angles were suitable.

   

  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

   

  Regards

   

  Solly Schoultz



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