The tools that I find work straight out of the box
My tool sharpening system
Water stone maintenance
An introduction to the detailed topic of sharpening a chisel using my Tormek water cooled grindstone.
I explain how I make a jig that fits on to the Tormek grindstone that assists in the grinding process
I use the jig described in chapter 6 to remove some excess metal at the back of a Japanese chisel
My tool sharpening system
Water stone maintenance
An introduction to the detailed topic of sharpening a chisel using my Tormek water cooled grindstone.
I explain how I make a jig that fits on to the Tormek grindstone that assists in the grinding process
I use the jig described in chapter 6 to remove some excess metal at the back of a Japanese chisel
This is a 'link' page to all of the topics dealing with tools, bought and home made, and as such, will eventually be a very large chapter.
Once you have read the chapter of your choice, I will provide a link to return you to this ‘link page’, when you can select another
topic.
Once you have read the chapter of your choice, I will provide a link to return you to this ‘link page’, when you can select another
topic.
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Chisel sharpening
Sharpening a Japanese marking knife
In this chapter I introduce you to
my Japanese marking knife and
how I have reground the profile to
form a 'front edge'.
If you check out the Techniques
chapter I have explained the
benefits of using this profile.
I have recently purchased some
Ron Hock marking knives. They
are excellent blades, but do not
have the hollowed out back design
of the Japanese knife.
They are made from beautiful
steel and work just as well as the
Japanese knife, but without having
to dedicate a considerable amount
of time to remove the hollowed
back.
It is the tool I would certainly
recommend to my students.
my Japanese marking knife and
how I have reground the profile to
form a 'front edge'.
If you check out the Techniques
chapter I have explained the
benefits of using this profile.
I have recently purchased some
Ron Hock marking knives. They
are excellent blades, but do not
have the hollowed out back design
of the Japanese knife.
They are made from beautiful
steel and work just as well as the
Japanese knife, but without having
to dedicate a considerable amount
of time to remove the hollowed
back.
It is the tool I would certainly
recommend to my students.
Is there a need for another dovetail template?
In this chapter I have explained why I have
designed and made my own dovetail
marking templates
.
designed and made my own dovetail
marking templates
.
Making my dovetail 'square'
11th May 2011.
I have created a pdf and a number of Google SketchUp models, explaining how I sharpen a
chisel and get it fit for dovetailing. I dealt with this topic a few years ago, but since then have
improved on my methods.
If you are interested in this click on this link
I have created a pdf and a number of Google SketchUp models, explaining how I sharpen a
chisel and get it fit for dovetailing. I dealt with this topic a few years ago, but since then have
improved on my methods.
If you are interested in this click on this link
If you have benefited from this web page and would like to contribute to good causes listed below are charities of my
choice.
The Alzheimers Association. www.justgiving.com/hand-cut-dovetails
Water aid www.justgiving.com/hand-cut-dovetails1
Dreams come true www.justgiving.com/hand-cut-dovetails2
Help for heroes www.justgiving.com/hand-cut-dovetails3
The Wounded Warrior Project www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/hand-cut-dovetails/alan
choice.
The Alzheimers Association. www.justgiving.com/hand-cut-dovetails
Water aid www.justgiving.com/hand-cut-dovetails1
Dreams come true www.justgiving.com/hand-cut-dovetails2
Help for heroes www.justgiving.com/hand-cut-dovetails3
The Wounded Warrior Project www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/hand-cut-dovetails/alan