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So it sounds like the larger flat area is no issue here. It will probably end up being more like 5 or 6mm after flattening. But I suppose a few mm wont matter.



Im down with the wabi-sabi...

Interesting method. I appreciate you sharing it with me. I’ve never tried flattening that way. So since the cutting edge area touches the stone for the entire stroke while the opposite end only...

Thanks for your reply thumb. What a bummer. I bought it second hand. The person who sold it to me had is for 4 or 5 years but never used it, but he told me the back had been flattened already. ...

Hi Neil, I much appreciate your comments, information, and shared links. Yes I think now with some perspective the 'over grind' is quite trivial. Ive checked and there is no issue with the neck...

Thanks for your reply. Yep I guess just use it as it supposed to be used, learn my lesson and carry on. If you can still tell the maker, I guess I haven't scarred its appearance too much.

So Im a timber-framer and I have only until recently used European style framing chisels. I was taught to place the entire backside of the chisel on the stone (parallel with the long edge of the...