Please, please keep it civil. . . and good natured (if poss.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afjPwdUCI38
sdjp":frptzxpc said:If my geometry is right, that suggests to me that the very edge of the blade won't be a straight line, but instead a segment of a circle. A rather large circle (radius equal to the long wooden support), but still slightly curved.
bugbear":37i5o2s9 said:regardless of the circular motion, the blade is presented to a flat abrasive at a constant angle, so the edge will be straight if the blade is flat.
rwe2156":36hy37bl said:I haven't used a jig to sharpen a chisel or plane iron in quite a while.
Freehand sharpening is a skill that can be mastered. If I did it, anyone can.
The other day I touched up a plane iron and in one minute, 32 seconds I was back to work (yes, I timed it).
I just don't believe it is *that* critical to have the bevel a specific angle.
dunbarhamlin":208mallz said:Completely barking. See the size of that registration surface? An arthritic chipmonk with parkinsons could freehand that first attempt
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