Help Sharpening Chisels

[GANGGREEN]

Not really relevant to straight chisels, but David Price wrote an excellent book about sharpening gouges and such.

 

[Jay Templin]

I have Swiss chisels that were used on one build/ carving. Getting ready for a second and need to know best way to sharpen. I have some Arkansas stones but need some advice. Thanks in advance.

Contact your local Woodcraft store and ask for a course calendar. There is no substitute for hands-on instruction.
Jay

 

[Coot]

Not really relevant to straight chisels, but David Price wrote an excellent book about sharpening gouges and such.

I ordered a copy today - a bit pricey at $70.

 

[flatcreek]

Straight I Sharpen on leather glued to a wood backer with compound on it, sometimes a stone. For chisels with shape gouges and such I chisel the profile in a block of wood and put polishing compound like fitz in the grove and pull the chisel through it. You do have to remove the burr on a rounded corner of the wood. It's a learning process and takes some time to figure out what works for you. You can buy all kind of gadgets and stones, but I do fine with just the simple things I described. One of the important thing is to never let them get the least bit dull.

 

[GANGGREEN]

I ordered a copy today - a bit pricey at $70.

Is that just for the sharpening book or a set of all three of his books? If just the sharpening book, you're right, that's steep.

 

[Coot]

Is that just for the sharpening book or a set of all three of his books? If just the sharpening book, you're right, that's steep.

Just the one!

 

[R Ellis]

get the gig that has adjustable angels and some diamond stones you will be surprised at how fast and sharp you can accomplish

 

[Nazgul58]

Sharpening chisels/knives is my Zen thing. I have several off the mentioned systems and use them all. Nothing like getting a good edge on one to me.

Don