Thread: Sharpening Tools

I hear talk of diamond mesh, but have been unable to find it anywhere. Derek's website mentioned Lee Valley having some, but was unable to find it on their web site. Does it go by some other name?

Also Derek, I note that with your method you finish with the diamond mesh, but on your website when reviewing the mesh, you say not to use it with sharp blades, as it will cut the mesh. Am I getting caught in a muddle? Noting that I'm using your system as a starting point, I just want to check I'm not starting out wrong.

Funny story. Reading how some complain about the mess that wet and dry paper makes, and having my first serious attempt at sharpening with what I had at hand (wet and dry) on Saturday. Well, it was such a filthy mess, I ended up with black surrounding my fingernails that is still there here days later. They're still grubby. My wife came to do some work in the shed, and was a little dismayed at the black half dried gunk covering the bench which I hadn't gotten around to cleaning up yet. I have much to learn. Will order some sharpening stones tomorrow!

Lance