Dockyard tools

[muzzlediscipline]

Has anyone acquired Dockyard tools stropping block? Is it a worthwhile tool?
So far I have had good results with some small ruby slip stones but the stropping block would seem to be easier to work with on the V tools and gauges.

 

[Norman Brooks]

I will find out, ordered one yesterday. currently using a leather strop which does good on flat and small round chisels. What does the master builders use?

 

[FlinterNick]

I use dockyard chisels almost exclusively, they‘re products are wonderful to work with. Their chisels maintain a great edge.

 

[muzzlediscipline]

Their chisels are wonderful but I find keeping the micro chisels like razors are a difficult chore for me. I am hoping the strop is sized by the company who manufactures the chisels to work like magic.

 

[FlinterNick]

Their chisels are wonderful but I find keeping the micro chisels like razors are a difficult chore for me. I am hoping the strop is sized by the company who manufactures the chisels to work like magic.

I have the strop, it helps to maintain the edges. I’ve only had to replace 2 chisels from overuse.

 

[muzzlediscipline]

thanks I will order it

 

[Norman Brooks]

I have the strop, it helps to maintain the edges. I’ve only had to replace 2 chisels from overuse.

WOW! You must do a lot of carving. My carving skills is minimal and the tools I use I have had for 35 years I use mostly for inletting of inlays and parts.

 

[FlinterNick]

WOW! You must do a lot of carving. My carving skills is minimal and the tools I use I have had for 35 years I use mostly for inletting of inlays and parts.

i had chipped two plough chisels on a teak stock years back, i blame the wood.

but yup i do bowls, plates, spoons, frames, toys, boxes w/ dovetails etc

 

[Norman Brooks]

Mine arrived today, sharpened two of the little gouges and it does add more sharpness than using just a leather strop with stropping compound. Wonder when I will need a band-aid?

 

[Woody Morgan]

Mine arrived today, sharpened two of the little gouges and it does add more sharpness than using just a leather strop with stropping compound. Wonder when I will need a band-aid?

Later today if you're like me.

wm

 

[FlinterNick]

Mine arrived today, sharpened two of the little gouges and it does add more sharpness than using just a leather strop with stropping compound. Wonder when I will need a band-aid?

I made my own paste compound from a green bar. Melted it in a tin with 50% mineral oil, works nicely.