Hi
I have just taken delivery of a beautiful set of 12 new Narex cabinetmakers chisels, now I want to dive in and start to use them
but I am sure I probably should be giving them a little tune up before first use.
Any body got any recommendations.
Your’s in Woodworking.
Vince.
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Narex chisel sharpening
Vince, I just bought a set of Narex Mortising Chisels and I just finished sharpening them to a razor edge. They hold an edge very well chopping white oak so far.
I recently upgraded my sharpening stones from my older King water stones to the Shapton Glass and Shapton Pro stones. I also bought a few Nubatama Ume stones from a local supplier (let me know if your interested).
I started with 320 grit Shapton Pro to eliminate the manufactures grinding surface then started the progression of 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 and 8000 stones on the back side first. I have the Veritas Mk II sharpening guide from Lee Valley (which I highly recommend) and sharpened the bevel through the same stone progression.
I have been sharpening woodworking chisels and plane irons for almost 40 years and the newer splash and go stones are so much easier to use for a few reasons. They don't dish or hollow out as quickly, they don't need to be soaked before using, they sharpen much faster and with a guide as well designed as the Veritas you can quickly re-establish your edge for the best cutting.
Good luck and let me know if you have any additional questions.
Jack
Narex chisel sharpening
Vince, I just bought a set of Narex Mortising Chisels and I just finished sharpening them to a razor edge. They hold an edge very well chopping white oak so far.
I recently upgraded my sharpening stones from my older King water stones to the Shapton Glass and Shapton Pro stones. I also bought a few Nubatama Ume stones from a local supplier (let me know if your interested).
I started with 320 grit Shapton Pro to eliminate the manufactures grinding surface then started the progression of 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 and 8000 stones on the back side first. I have the Veritas Mk II sharpening guide from Lee Valley (which I highly recommend) and sharpened the bevel through the same stone progression.
I have been sharpening woodworking chisels and plane irons for almost 40 years and the newer splash and go stones are so much easier to use for a few reasons. They don't dish or hollow out as quickly, they don't need to be soaked before using, they sharpen much faster and with a guide as well designed as the Veritas you can quickly re-establish your edge for the best cutting.
Good luck and let me know if you have any additional questions.
Jack
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