Thread: Tool Sharpening, an e-book

Wendy, the problem is that part of the idea of the article is as a 'plug' for the wasp sander.

I'd leave it as it is, and I think it's fairly obvious that other methods can be used.

I like the little brochure myself, even though there wasn't really anything new in it for me. And no, I am not going to proofread it...

Ahh, no wonder the WASP bit me then


thanks Schtoo

cheers
Wendy

Thanks for the nice words Wendy.
Schtoo is mostly correct - Its no secret that the WASP is my baby, and I take every opportunity to talk about it. Having said that I am also trying to be helpful to those many hundreds who already own one. I get many questions about how to do various things with it and sharpening tools is part of the story. It has been very helpful putting it on this forum. The feedback is great and I am modifying the article accordingly. I am presently adding bits about how to grip small blades to present to the belt without abrading your fingers at the same time - should have that up tomorrow.

Hello Wendy,
Afterthoughts - you can certainly do the methods outlined in my article on your belt sander but be very careful because the belt speed might be a bit fast and you can burn your blades. Your belts might be a bit coarse too.

More importantly, the underlying principles, that I learnt from David Charlesworth's book, can be applied to the conventional hand methods as well. Don't lose sight of the introductory comments I made on page one. Using the WASP simply speeds things up but the basics are the same.

A while ago, Derek Cohen posted a toolrest and chisel grinding technique method he had developed using a generic 4" belt/disc sander, so maybe the heat issue is not as bad as first thought. If you can find the thread, there was also a link to a supplier of a wider range of abrasive belts in there somewhere.

woodbe.

The latest updated version of the article is now on my website - the major change is an extra page inserted covering the holding of very small blades while grinding - this in response to a comment from Groggy.

Thanks for the comment woodbe - and I hope this doesn't sound too pushy but I also supply a wide range of sanding belts that you won't find in a hardware shop - you can download a catalogue from my website from the 'downloads page'

Terry

You do realize that he who dies with the most toys is just dead.....

Pete