I do have one of those at home and it is a constant bone of contention…
Sharpening conspiracy!
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Eshmiel
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One hopes that you've read, absorbed, understood and agreed with every word, despite the many contentions, contradictions and opposing methods, especially Jacob's. No one can call their sen a woodworker unless they're an avid member of a Sharpening Church!
I like them best as have had a sharpening epiphany and acquired the fervour of the converted. Best rants and sermons are to be had from such folk - although they're sometimes looking for heretics to burn the ears off. I'm quite catholic about it, having tried every gubbins and method going and ranted about each one in their turn, one way then another (later on, after joining another church).
Wot is your own procedure?
Luckily for me I am generally persuaded of the “Jacobean” or “Jacobite” approach, having wasted money on ridiculous gizmos before realising that edges have been sharpened since time immemorial by rubbing metal on stones, and the most exquisite woodworking ever done back then using these very simple techniques, plus understanding why.One hopes that you've read, absorbed, understood and agreed with every word, despite the many contentions, contradictions and opposing methods, especially Jacob's. No one can call their sen a woodworker unless they're an avid member of a Sharpening Church!
I like them best as have had a sharpening epiphany and acquired the fervour of the converted. Best rants and sermons are to be had from such folk - although they're sometimes looking for heretics to burn the ears off. I'm quite catholic about it, having tried every gubbins and method going and ranted about each one in their turn, one way then another (later on, after joining another church).
Wot is your own procedure?
Imagine if I had a Veritas Mk2 honing guide!
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