Forum topic by Gixxerjoe04 | posted 08-26-2015 02:27 AM | 1218 views | 0 times favorited | 12 replies | ![]() |
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08-26-2015 02:27 AM |
Went to woodcraft tonight and finally learned how to sharpen the blade on one of my two planes. Felt good to finally figure that out exactly haha. Anyways, I plan on buying a set a chisels in the future as well and looking for the best bang for your buck water stones that I’ll be able to sharpen both with. I noticed woodcraft has a double sided 1000/6000 grit stone on sale for $30, wasn’t sure if it was something that would work well or not. The guy showed me on a nice 1000 grit one and a $150 16000 grit stone, but not trying to spend that much. Suggestions? Also looking for chisel suggestions as well. |
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#1 posted 08-26-2015 02:35 AM |
Chisels? Maybe a set of Stanley 750s. -- Shooting down the walls of heartache. Bang bang. I am. The warrior. |
#2 posted 08-26-2015 03:09 AM |
I have found these to be really great chisels – Mk2 Beveled Edge Bench Chisels by Ashley Iles (https://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/store/dept/TBBC/item/IL-100-40.XX) Get just the sizes you need – if you get a set you’ll have ones you never use. Can’t go wrong starting with a 1/2 inch. IMO this is the best bang for your buck as far as water stones go – King Versatile 1000x Water Stone King 8000x Gold Stone -- Learn Relentlessly |
#3 posted 08-26-2015 03:14 AM |
You must be talking about: I like stones that are at least 3” wide. I buy my sharpening supplies from http://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/ Excellent prompt service. I like my Stanley 750 bench chisels, and I like my Norton Mortise chisels, but I really like my vintage firmer Buck chisels. -- Don K, (Houghton, Michigan) |
#4 posted 08-26-2015 03:33 AM |
Water stones were quickly. You might want to consider diamond stones. -- "I love it when a plan comes together" John "Hannibal" Smith |
#5 posted 08-26-2015 04:05 AM |
Think you meant “Water stones wear quickly.” Not trying to be the grammer police here; just trying to help. |
#6 posted 08-26-2015 04:08 AM |
I have an old Norton 1000/8000 which is very good and I use 90% of the time, did but a set of 1000 and 10000 from Lie Nielson last year for a lot more $ but so far have gotten limited use? When buying a water stone make sure to have a flattening stone to keep the stones flat. I have the diamond one from Lee Valley, worth every penny! -- Lifting one end of the plank. |
#7 posted 08-26-2015 04:18 AM |
I have one 1/2” lie Nielsen chisel. It is the best thing since sliced bread. -- Shooting down the walls of heartache. Bang bang. I am. The warrior. |
#8 posted 08-26-2015 11:58 AM |
I recommend reading the Fine WW’ing chisel review and make your own decision based on what you plan on doing. The side bevel height is the mark of a fine chisel. FWW lists the Narex as the best value. I have a set and I am very happy with them. Be prepared to spend some time flattening the backs. I have one 750 and I wasn’t that impressed. The chisel is too light for my taste and I don’t think the edge holds up as well as the Narex. If you go with the Narex, be ware there are different lines the handles are different. You want to make sure you get the “premiums” because the side bevel height is lower. I think one option is to just buy one chisel, like a 3/8” or 1/2” in a couple different brands and try them out. As far as the stone, that’s a good deal on the 1000/6000 and it should do fine for honing. If I had it to do over, I think I’d go with the Shaptons. -- Everything is a prototype thats why its one of a kind!! |
#9 posted 08-26-2015 02:37 PM |
Diamond plates every time – a course 320 grit, smooth 1000 grit and an 8000 extra smooth plate will take care of all your needs and will shave the hair on your arm. No need to strop, no flattening of water stones and no rust issues if you use a light oil such as baby oil. David -- No one plans to fail, they just, just fail to plan |
#10 posted 08-26-2015 07:07 PM |
On my DMT diamond stones I use a 50/50 mix of water and Simple Green concentrate. -- Sawdust and shavings are therapeutic |
#11 posted 08-26-2015 07:17 PM |
“If you put a magnet inside of a sandwich bag, you can easily clean up swarf.” – <—->s a brilliant tip! -- Mike from Lansdowne, PA |
#12 posted 08-27-2015 01:11 AM |
Thanks for the help, might just get one or two then at the moment. I don’t plan on learning to cut dovetails or anything right now, wanting to do some butterfly keys and not sure what else at the moment. The never ending learning and spending game of woodworking haha. |
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