benhi

I 've used stones for years but now I've switched to the MDF-method. I normally hollow grind the primary bevel, use a very very light touch on my small shopmade belt grinder (300 grid) and then go to an MDF-wheel, one inch wide at the same belt grinder. I put the chisel tip in some car rubbing compound and strop the bevel for 10 seconds at the spinning MDF (2900 rpm). I use a support in front of the wheel. If I want to avoid any rounding up of the back I use the edge of another piece of MDF for honing of the back. Otherwise I use the support/spinning MDF in the same setup.
In about one minute I've created a razorsharp polished edge
with a bevel that stays consistent.
I don't hate sharpening but the joy and results of a razor sharp edge (experienced through the use waterstones uptill 8000 and stropping) made me think about a method which combines,speed, accuracy and sharpness at a more optimal level.

Key is the use of the support in front of the wheel and a high RPM in combination with a fine compound and a nicely turned MDF-wheel.



Regards