[Woodcarver] Sharpen Crescent Blades

[Woodcraft Shop]

There you go, Bob.  You've just heard from "Mr. Sharpening" himself!!!
 
Do what he said and you can't go wrong.  Better yet, get his DVD on sharpening
and you'll never have dull tools again.
 
BIG DOG
 

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From: woodcarver-bounces at six.pairlist.net
[mailto:woodcarver-bounces at six.pairlist.net] On Behalf Of ellenwoodarts
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 2:20 PM
To: woodcarver at six.pairlist.net
Subject: [Woodcarver] Sharpen Crescent Blades



Bob,

If it is just to keep an ultra-sharp edge on the blades; rub some honing
compound in a piece of cardboard, like that from the back of a tablet or the
inside of a cereal box, and conform the cardboard to the concave shape of the
blade. Lay the blade on the cardboard strop and pull it through the honing
compound. Do this on both sides of the blade and you'll find it will put the
edge back on, and maybe even sharper than when you bought it.

For your convex blades; rub honing compound in the cardboard and pull the blade
across the cardboard strop, following the contour of the blade. Do this on both
sides of the blade.

If the blade has nicks, or needs to be reshaped, do the same procedure using
about 600 grit sandpaper. For the concave blade, use a full sheet and fold it so
it is one fourth the original size (this will give it some body so you can
conform the sandpaper to the shape of the tool). Once the tool is shaped, go to
the cardboard strop. 

For your convex blades; use a fine sharpening stone to shape the blade (or some
sandpaper on a flat surface), and then go to the cardboard strop.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at: 507-289-2616, because
it's more fun carving with sharp tools.

Ev Ellenwood

www.ellenwoodarts.com

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