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    Default Sharpening large hollow chisels

    Hi all,

    As the title says, what's the preferred method of sharpening large square hollow mortise chisels?

    All the sharpening kits only go up to 1/2". So how does one go about sharpening 5/8, 3/4 or 1" chisels... Accurately

    Is the only method by hand with a file?

    Thanks in advance.

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    If you have a lathe, you could potentially make your own sharpener; just turn up a cone in hardwood and stick some wet/dry sandpaper to it.

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    Thanks for the suggestion, that was my plan b, but was hoping there was a ready made/long lasting solution.

    Suppose the answer is probably not.

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    Leonard Lee: The Complete Guide to Sharpening. Ch 15, p205.
    He shows a countersink-like device, followed by finishing with an abrasive rod (ceramic?)

    I like the hardwood cone concept with a taper to match the chisel bevels.

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    It would appear that Lee Valley has large cones available Premium Hollow Mortise Chisels & Bits - Lee Valley Tools

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    Dad must have cracked the whip! I looked in his book and didn't think to check the catalog.
    I do remember thinking that, over the past decade, LV has a better selection and qualities of all sorts of sharpening products.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tonzeyd View Post
    As the title says, what's the preferred method of sharpening large square hollow mortise chisels?

    All the sharpening kits only go up to 1/2". So how does one go about sharpening 5/8, 3/4 or 1" chisels... Accurately
    how big is your hollow chisel morticer?

    I ask because, in my experience, only the really big ones can drive a 5/8" or larger chisel
    regards from Alberta, Canada

    ian

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    I had a Powermatic benchtop mortiser that had a diamond cone that came with the machine. It worked fine.

    If you search on: diamond cone mortise chisel sharpener; you will get plenty of options.

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