Chisel sharpening – you’re all doing it wrong!

[AndyT]

Funnily enough I was in Bristol a couple of weeks ago and had to pop in to Bristol Design as well. Half expected to see Andy their but no joy . I also had a nice chat with the owner and concur that he is a very nice fella.

Well, call me conventional, but I'm more often to be found in my own home, which admittedly is not far away.

However, at the time of your visit I was indeed off on my hols, though keeping an eye on the forum from time to time.

And I agree that the shop is a pleasant place to visit. There's no pressure, and an understanding that many of the customers are happy to stand and chat about old tools for as long as possible. I too have always found the proprietor, Charles Stirling, welcoming and happy to share his years of experience.

 

[DennisCA]

Well I bought some more stones, 25 euros worth of arkansas white slip stones. I have a buncha new-to-me turning tools to sharpen now and the old timey books I've read on it speak of honing turning tools rather than constantly regrinding.

I really like the arkansas oil stones!

 

[AndyT]

Well I bought some more stones, 25 euros worth of arkansas white slip stones. I have a buncha new-to-me turning tools to sharpen now and the old timey books I've read on it speak of honing turning tools rather than constantly regrinding.

That advice would be correct for old-school carbon steel tools. But I've heard a rumour that turners are beginning to switch to some new-fangled stuff called "high speed steel" - I don't expect it will catch on. :wink:

 

[DennisCA]

I read an article about that, seems doable anyway:
http://woodturninglearn.net/articles/ho ... gtools.htm