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[devonwoody]

Greggy:Thanks for the post.


Now I am thinking I want to find a way to resharpen my gouge and skew chisel but as usual I dont want to spend the money. So if I put an abrasive sheet on a face plate and run the lathe slowly, am I going to save myself a bomb? Or will I ruin my nice new tools?

Or is there a way to fit a nice white wheel to the lathe?

 

[hobbler]

Greggy:Thanks for the post.


Now I am thinking I want to find a way to resharpen my gouge and skew chisel but as usual I dont want to spend the money. So if I put an abrasive sheet on a face plate and run the lathe slowly, am I going to save myself a bomb? Or will I ruin my nice new tools?

Or is there a way to fit a nice white wheel to the lathe?

I used some MDF fitted a 1/4 coach bolt through the centre and use my drill to hold it, I attached a round disc of grade to it but I glued it try get a velcro disc and backing pad.

The other way is to make a cylindrical type same idea but you'll have to possibly glue it.

Other than that I grind once every so often and use the same stones I use to sharpen/hone chisels.

 

[devonwoody]

Hobbler, thanks for your advice and ideas.

So it looks like abrasive paper is an option.

 

[hobbler]

Hi John

Yes I used an old fine grit disc ( its so old I can't recall what grade). It was for sanding bumper bars prior them being chrome plated.
Best paper to use wet and dry is best for a honing process. EDITED Use oil as the lube.

I also use my stones many bargain shops have cheap Chinese double sided stones these are excellent for that quick edge.

Ok shaped gouges like finger nail or bowl are a bit harder but I have done them too. holding the stone in my hand and the tool in a vice when the arthritis plays up.

If you have a Dremel or similar might work for you.

Don't tell me that that big bird didn't teach you how to sharpen while he was there.
:roll: Younger generation what will we do with them.

here's a great site for lots of info http://www.robert-sorby.co.uk/ some great video's too