Hand tool: sharpening and general use questions

[Random Orbital Bob]

do you think Jacob should be licensed

 

[Lons]

do you think Jacob should licensed

Nope but definitely should come in a plain wrapper with a health warning :wink: :lol:

 

[iNewbie]

My issue with Jacob is purely his tunnel vision attitude as he is undoubtedly a skilled and knowledgeable woodworker but there are many others on this forum who are at least as skillful just a lot less vociferous.

I don't disagree with the points about hand sharpening as I was taught the same methods but they aren't the be all and end all. My memories of apprentices is that once they learned how to sharpen, they were usually given that task whilst the qualified guys got on with the creative stuff.

If Jacob wants to live in the past then there's nothing at all wrong with that and everyone is entitled to an opinion but that's exactly what it is, nothing more! By posting opinions as fact he could deter beginners from progressing where the use of modern "gadgets" might help them develop. Personally I prefer progress and happily use anything and everything which enhances my enjoyment of my work and hobbies. That's my perogative and when newbies ask for advice, it should be given as such not rammed down their throats as the only way to go.

Bob

Its too early for me to be reading some unbiased common sense. :wink: =D>

 

[Jacob]

You might as well argue that it doesn't matter how the turning is done, is only the end product which counts and a copy lathe is the way

No, a copy lathe is fine for knocking out table legs but would not be able to replicate most of the highly skilled work such as that which is showcased on this site.

You missed the point but you are wrong anyway - CNC can do intricate things quite beyond hands-on control.

 

[Woodmonkey]

Firstly, you said copy lathe, not CNC. Those are two different things.
Secondly, no, a CNC cannot replicate anything a turner could do. Just for example, I can't see how a cnc could make this:

 

[Jacob]

....

If Jacob wants to live in the past then there's nothing at all wrong with that and everyone is entitled to an opinion but that's exactly what it is, nothing more! By posting opinions as fact he could deter beginners from progressing where the use of modern "gadgets" might help them develop. Personally I prefer progress and happily use anything and everything which enhances my enjoyment of my work and hobbies. ...

Bob

Yes I am a bit slow on the progress front. I make tea in a tea pot I still haven't got around to buying a Goblin Teasmade. :roll:

And I must get some balance wheels for my bike, they are such an obviously valuable thing to have. These look good, anybody here use them?:

 

[Phil Pascoe]

:-" I had a Goblin Teasmaid once...

 

[Lons]

Tea bags Jacob,,, Or does that open another never ending argument? :wink: Mine's a coffee

Are youy selling your stabilisers? My grandaughter will need some in a year or three :lol:

Bob

 

[Cheshirechappie]

And I must get some balance wheels for my bike, they are such an obviously valuable thing to have. These look good, anybody here use them?:

Step 1 - Move stabilisers to upper slot on mounting bracket, thus leaving back wheel clear of floor.

Step 2 - Liberally smear honing compound on rear tyre. The tread will help to hold a reserve of compound.

Step 3 - Pedal furiously whilst applying tool edge to tyre (in trailing direction, obviously; don't want any punctures).

Step 4 - Wheel bike out of way using front wheel and stabiliser wheels (don't want to contaminate honing compound with workshop floor-sweepings).

All you need is this and a Sorby Pro-Edge. You could sling those nasty old oily stones.

 

[Dino]

I figured this deserved an update.

Was planing today, and yesterday, for the first time after Chris (Mr T on the forums) showed me how to sharpen the plane and use it.

It went incredibly well, it was very satisfying to be able to actually use the tool and not feel like an idiot anymore.

Wanted to make this reply to thank him publicly because his help was invaluable. So. Thanks Chris!

 

[bugbear]

I figured this deserved an update.

Was planing today, and yesterday, for the first time after Chris (Mr T on the forums) showed me how to sharpen the plane and use it.

It went incredibly well, it was very satisfying to be able to actually use the tool and not feel like an idiot anymore.

Wanted to make this reply to thank him publicly because his help was invaluable. So. Thanks Chris!

one on one teaching beats all the text, photos and videos ever made.

Kudos to you both.

BugBear

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

+1....well done my young apprentice (said in Yoda's voice)

What a nice chap Mr T is for doing that.

 

[woodbrains]

Hello,

Chris Tribe is a very nice chap and an excellent craftsman. I would thoroughly recommend one of his courses, if any one fancies doing such a thing.

Mike.