Peter Sefton":28ny4zy7 said:Or flatten them on Scary sharp on glass
But if you have a diamond stone you might as well use that for sharpening instead of wasting it on a water-stone (which is no good anyway as you have to keep flattening them apparently). Modern sharpening is completely insane but generates a lot of mild amusement at Fort Grimsdale.Ed Bray":21rrebut said:...
Just be aware, you will need a diamond stone large enough to flatten the waterstone after use as it will otherwise soon become dished and less useful.
matthewwh":3inj31by said:some of the really cheap ones have all the abrasive qualities of a well buttered ham sandwich.
If you are new to sharpening I'd recommend a double sided oil stone as all you'll need for a few years. You could add a power grinder - ideally a belt sander or linisher (wheel bench grinders are cheap but not good).Chris B":2om1spmf said:Thanks every one what are your thoughts on double sided stones or a stone for each application
Oh yes blow me down I'd never noticed! I don't know how I manage it (nor the other millions of sharpeners who use narrow stones) it's a mystery. :lol:SurreyHills":9emfj2p3 said:Double sided stones are good, I have a 1,000/6,000. But they can be quite narrow which can makes sharpening some plane blades a faff as the blade is wider than the stone.
Cheers
Andy
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