Japanese woodworking tools: their tradition, spirit and use Description of craftsmen's tools together with the philosophy and attitude that are inseparable from the shokunin's craft. The workshop and the marking tools, (saws, chisels, planes, sharpening stones, adzes and axes, hammers, gimlets,...
After the recent posts on sharpening, the first one really, I received comments and emails from people stating that the reason the stones were concave was because they were used for knife sharpening and not sharpening planes and chisels and such. That’s occasionally the case but the ones I ...
This water stone is not only a tool but a testament to the dedication and skill of Japanese craftsmen, making it a valuable asset for anyone serious about maintaining the sharpness of their tools. KAKURI Honing Guide Sharpening Jig for Chisels and Planes Blades, Made in JAPANUSD 75.00/piece ...
If the chisel projection 30mm for 30° and 40mm for 25° angles, plane iron projection 38mm for 30° and 50mm for 25° angles. EZARC Honing Guide Jig for Chisels and Planes Honing guide is made from durable cast aluminum. Coated with anti-rust paint, not easy to rust, lasting, and ...
The Richard method is so simple yet so effective. I have used it and, I have to add, mastered it since this series started. My planes and chisels are so sharp they cut your eye balls just looking at them. And, it only takes a minute or two. Amazing. ...
The point is that a 1-1/2” projection will return your tool to that same angle every time you sharpen. This will greatly reduce your time on the stones and save abrasive material, steel and a family of sea lions. So for plane irons, nail a block that is 1-1/2” from the edge ...
and their carving technique. There are a few rules of thumb (like 19 degrees for chisels and 10 degrees for knives, sharp corners, flat bevel and perpendicular on the end), but these are not written in stone. When I'm teaching sharpening to a beginner carver, I use the following rule ...
Oilstones work well but their wear causes problems with flatness over time that diamond stones do not suffer (more important with flat blades like chisels and planes). Steels are recommended for daily light use. The diamond stone gets used once a year or so whenever bluntness becomes annoying...