After recieving several requests, I’ve just added a post to my blog with tips that should take some of the stress and worry out of grinding. Here’s the link: http://jszcbf.wordpress.com/2011/12/16/secrets-of-happy-grinding/
I hope readers find it useful!
Comments or questions are welcome, here or at my blog.
-- -- Do Good Work. Jeff Zens, Custom Built Furniture, Salem, OR. http://jszcbf.wordpress.com

















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jeth
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#1 posted 519 days ago
Looks a worthwhile read, and I hadf planned to regrind an iron and a couple of chisels today so will put another coffee on and digest your advice, thanks :)
JSZ
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#2 posted 519 days ago
Jeth;
If you’re changing the grind angle on any of these tools, use the technique I describe for squaring the end. Give yourself a nice thick blunt end. You will end up removing less steel, and greatly reduce the risk of overheating the steel in the process.
-- -- Do Good Work. Jeff Zens, Custom Built Furniture, Salem, OR. http://jszcbf.wordpress.com
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