I bought a second hand draw knife at the local market and it needs a new edge. I have searched on the Internet and in this forum (gone back two years) but all the sharpening methods that I have found involve either:
So ... what are the alternatives eg is there a simple jig I can make that will give me the right angle when using a file, or wet and dry paper (if so I would need clear guidance on angles etc to construct it) or is there another way
Once I have a sound edge I am reasonably confident that I will be able to maintain it eg by stropping/using the (then) existing angle as a guide - problem is getting that angle/edge to start with.
- Bench grinder (EDIT to give correct name) - which I don't have - unless you count putting a grinding wheel in an electric drill - which I have never found successful when trying to sharpen other stuff
- Freehand and maintaining a constant angle
So ... what are the alternatives eg is there a simple jig I can make that will give me the right angle when using a file, or wet and dry paper (if so I would need clear guidance on angles etc to construct it) or is there another way
Once I have a sound edge I am reasonably confident that I will be able to maintain it eg by stropping/using the (then) existing angle as a guide - problem is getting that angle/edge to start with.
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