Sharpening 101

**silentC** · 25th June 2004, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by Dan

I think if a waterstone is left out of the water and allowed to freeze it will crack. Same thing happens to normal rocks in nature.

The article I re-read last night says that if the temp in your workshop drops below freezing overnight not to leave your waterstones in water as they will shatter. He didn't really say what to do with them in that case. Maybe they need to be wrapped in something. Or you could take them into the house. Not a problem where I live. It gets cold but not that cold.

**bloggs1968** · 25th June 2004, 02:25 PM

Do you think the wife might comlplain if two semi wet waterstones were in the bed keeping warm?????

mmmm..............

Andrew

**silentC** · 25th June 2004, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by bloggs1968

Do you think the wife might comlplain if two semi wet waterstones were in the bed keeping warm?????

mmmm..............

Andrew

I don't know. I'll let you know tomorrow morning

My wife sleeps with her golf clubs next to the bed. I'm not sure if it's because she's afraid someone will steal them, I will hide them, or because she feels safer having a blunt instrument close at hand :eek:.

**Wood Borer** · 25th June 2004, 02:31 PM

Wipe them on the curtains before you put them in the bed.

- Wood Borer

**DaveInOz** · 25th June 2004, 03:23 PM

You need to set up a tropical aquarium in the shed, all the beauty of tropical fish, and a nice cosy spot to keep your wet stones all snuggly and warm

**silentC** · 25th June 2004, 03:25 PM

After your recent post about jointers and boards, I'm surpised you didn't suggest setting up a hot house in the shed

**DaveInOz** · 25th June 2004, 03:29 PM

:eek: I don't like what you're implying Mr SilentC, only a fool uses the shed - thats what the roof space is for

once again this is only what I've heard ....

**Ian007** · 25th June 2004, 04:23 PM

Darren

Hi I got my latest Timbecon catalogue July 2004 ( thats there little post out catalogue) today and they have the veritas sharpening system on special $69.90 plus postage down from the normal $75.00 plus postage

with what you save you could buy a packet of tic tacs or two

cheers Ian

**silentC** · 25th June 2004, 04:32 PM

Ian,

Thanks for the heads up. I should get one of those in the mail too. Takes a bit longer to get to my mailbox. Oh dear, another thing that I've just got to have. I told the missus a couple of weeks ago that if I bought a dust collector and a bandsaw, I'd have everything I need. There's always something else.

Hey, it's my birthday next week. Maybe you guys could all chip in and buy it for me

**craigb** · 25th June 2004, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by silentC

Ian,
Hey, it's my birthday next week. Maybe you guys could all chip in and buy it for me

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA no

**outback** · 25th June 2004, 04:45 PM

No probs Slinet, just forward your name address and credit card details and I will be happy to buy one for you.

better PM me though, you never know who is out there.

Silly Silent will send me his details then I can buy whatever I want HA HA HA HA HA HA.
(Did I just think that or really post it) DOH!!!!!!

**silentC** · 25th June 2004, 04:46 PM

**silentC** · 25th June 2004, 04:48 PM

Silly Silent will send me his details then I can buy whatever I want HA HA HA HA HA HA

Sorry Outers, but my credit card is on the 'do not honour' list in every commercial establishment between Carbatec Brisbane and Timbecon Perth, or if not, it soon will be

**Wood Borer** · 25th June 2004, 05:08 PM

Silent,

I will be away for the first part of next week so happy birthday mate. I hope you get a good present - you deserve it.

- Wood Borer

**silentC** · 25th June 2004, 05:14 PM

Put happy birthday next wee instead of week

Nearly wet myself when I read that

Thanks WB, I appreciate. Hope the missus is reading this

. Then again, probably wouldn't help at all

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