Scary Sharp method

[mn pete]

So, I've been using the Scary Sharp method for years now and have always had great results. I sharpened the blade on Danger Boy's new block plane last night.


http://secondwindworkshop.blogspot.com/ ... r-boy.html


It's been a while since I've had to do any sharpening though, so I'm sure that quite a few tools need some work now. The problem is that I've been drooling over the Worksharp 3000 for a while and now that it looks like I've got a fair bit more sharpening to do I'm more tempted than ever!

 

[bugbear]

If you're going to use the Veritas jig's feature to put a +2 degree secondary bevel on, I wouldn't bother taking the primary bevel past the 220 grit that created it.

But - nice post!

BugBear

 

[flounder]

Nice WWMM mug though! I enjoy his Youtube clips!

 

[mn pete]

Bugbear...I honestly never thought of that, but it makes sense! Maybe I'll give that a go on the next plane blade I sharpen for the boy. I've still got the #3 and #4 to do.

Flounder, Steve is great and a very down-to-earth guy. My six year old will often request a "Steve video." His favorite is the ABCs of Woodworking...gets him every time!

 

[bugbear]

Bugbear...I honestly never thought of that, but it makes sense!

It's classic "double bevel" sharpening - grind the big primary using a fast/coarse process, do the actual sharpening at a steeper angle, on a MUCH small surface, using a slow/fine process. It's pretty much universal in all the texts I have, regardless of period.

BugBear

 

[Eric The Viking]

Nice post Pete, and they look like nice planes, too (not tried Groz).

I'm a big fan of Scary Sharp, but I have a bigger interval between the grits: 320/360, 800, 1500, 2000, 2500. I find the last one makes a surprisingly big difference to the quality of the edge I get.

I can't be bothered to mess about with the ground bevel either. Blades typically all get 25 degrees hollow grind on a wet grinder (and only when the secondary is really damaged!), and I start on the secondary (honed) bevel at 320 or 360 grit depending what happens to be on the glass at the time! Since it only takes 20 or 30 passes on the second and subsequent grits, I find it's pretty fast, and reduces the stock of wet+dry paper I have to carry, as it's getting expensive nowadays.

I'm thrilled for you that your son is keen. Mine showed no interest at all, and now (21) is without discernable practical skills! Enjoy the workshop together while he's young and biddable!

E.