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There’s an interesting section on sharpening Negative Rake Scrapers in this video.

I remember when I started turning I had a video by Del Stubbs. He used an oilstone to sharpen some of his tools. I don't use an...

I can and regularly do sharpen most blades freehand. I'm in the Jacob corner for most sharpening situations. With practice, it can be...

Thanks... I will investigate. Did they sell them w/o stamping their trade name?

Looks like it started out as a early (pre ww1) Norris A15 smoother, no lateral adjuster and Turks head cap iron screw.

High Speed Steel. I just bought a replacement 10° carbide rod and made the rest. This is the commercial one...

I’ve started using a Burnisher for my wood turning scrapers and the burr you get is really sharp and more durable than anything straight...

I bought my first CBN wheel in 2012, probably the best turning related tool I have ever purchased. Now they are more widely available...

Yes, of course... however, I am sure you will love them. I recommend the coarser grits (if you are like me). My address is: 1600...

Ok. I've ordered one from AliExpress. I shall be blaming you if it turns out to be rubbish. Could I have your street address, please, so...

Brothers, Yes, I purchased "cheap" CBN wheels on Amazon. The two below: 80 GRIT...

I've spotted wheels for similar prices on eBay but they're new to me and I simply don't know enough about them. I can't justify the...

Has anyone risked trying one of the cheap 150mm CBN wheels(around the £30 mark) from Amazon or AliExpress? There are not enough reviews...

Putting wood on the rest is a good idea. I think I will try adhering some Formica to it. I have a lot of scrap Formica, and it should...

Last night I tried putting an edge on a couple of secondhand turning chisels that I'd bought, using the Axminster jig, and the wheel...