MorrisWoodman12
Established Member
@gettingold just a thought for what it's worth. Presumably your grandad has previously sharpened the chisels so the angle may be slightly, or more, out. If you are using a guide (I know many eschew a guide) set to the correct angle then the fine stones you're using may not be working on the edge. Try putting some magic marker on the surface you're grinding away to see where metal is being removed. BTW the angle is not set in stone so should you need to just adjust it a small amount so you are working on the edge. As others have said grind until you work up a wire edge, turn the chisel over and a couple of quick wipes over the stone to pull the wire out flat, turn over and repeat until the wire detaches. Move onto the finer stone and repeat. That's sharp enough. Don't need any of this scary sharp rubbish (OMG I'm almost agreeing with Jacob) unless you're into my tool is sharper than yours.
Please let us all know how you're getting on.
Martin
Please let us all know how you're getting on.
Martin