HI, Speaking of sharpening blades, has any one on the list seen or herd of the
sharp-all machine.. The thing is so post to sharpen saw blades and almost any
thing else.. Just wondering if a blind guy could use this machine or not..
ROB FROM MINNESOTA
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Riddle
To: [email protected]
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 12:09 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sharpening blades
I've got a long round metal rod that came with my knife set. Are you supposed
to hold the blade perpendicular to the steel, that is, the ends of hte knife
and rod are at right angles to each other? Clarify your message a bit mire, in
other words, if ye wouldn't mind.
----- Original Message -----
From: RJ
To: [email protected]
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 10:23 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Sharpening blades
For the kitchen knife, it is best to use a steel. If one uses a grinder of
any kind the chance of ruining the knife is good. The ideal is to hold the
knife at the angle the factory set on the knife. Start the knife at the bottom
of the steel, working upward and pulling the knife toward you. Turn the knife
over with the edge upward Start at the top of the steell and work downward,
pulling the knife toward you. You can hear when the knife begins to take on a
edge. for the noise level goes down.
RJ
----- Original Message -----
From: Keith Christian
To: Blind Handyman
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 11:20 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Sharpening blades
Hi,
I am very interested in learning how to sharpen chisels, knives, and
hand planers. Is this something that I should consider doing with an
oil or water stone? Or is it possible to get an attachment for my
grinder to take care of sharpening in one step? It seems like there was
a conversation a long time ago about a machine that had a bar that could
be set for a particular angle and one could run their blade across it
for sharpening.
I have heard of people using several steps in the sharpening process.
One step is a mild stone with 200 grit, then a 400 grit and then a
leather strap or buffing wheel for polishing.
As you can tell, I am at the learning end of this sharpening gig. Is
there a sharpening FAQ that Ray or anyone else has put together on the
topic?
Thanks,
Keith
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