[Shop-talk] Sharpening a woodworking chisel?

[Peter J. Thomas]

Matt Trebelhorn wrote:
> I seem to have lost the knack.
>
> Actually, I haven't tried to sharpen a chisel in maybe 8 years.  The  
> one I did back then is still pretty good, but I can't sharpen the  
> rest of the set very well.  I have the same stone I used back then,  
> and I use a little bit of oil on the stone... any tips or suggestions?
>   
The above suggests most of the chisels are as they came from the 
manufacturer.  Out of the box, most chisels won't hold a decent edge, so 
you need to flatten/polish the backs.  Google "Scary Sharp".  One 
addition, make a leather strop from the tongue of an old shoe glued to a 
flat piece of wood and charge it with fine polishing compound.  Wipe the 
back and bevel on the strop after sharpening and often while using the 
chisels.

Pete Thomas
> Matt
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