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   davcefai | Oct 13, 2009 09:24pm | #1

   I sharpen it by rubbing the bevel sideways along the stone, then honing the back by rubbing in the normal way.

   You could wait a little while until Derek Cohen pops in. I'm sure he'll have a better way.

   Incidentally Rockler sell replacement blades which dismantle so that you can remove the bottom bit of the iron, screw it to a holder and then sharpen it like a chisel.

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   flairwoodworks | Oct 14, 2009 03:04am | #2

   I agree - that's how I sharpen mine too. Remember: maintenance, maintenance, maintenance. Don't let your blades get too dull!Chris @ http://www.flairwoodworks.com and http://www.flairwoodwork.spaces.live.com)

    - Success is not the key to happiness.  Happiness is the key to success.  If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer

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   derekcohen | Oct 14, 2009 03:29am | #3

   Hi Bob

   What I do is first create a slight hollow on the face of the bevel. You can do this with a Dremel or sandpaper wrapped around a dowel. It does not need to be deep.

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   This will make it easier to hone (in a sideways direction) on a waterstone (or another medium).

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   Regards from Perth

   Derek

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   bob_barnett | Oct 14, 2009 04:21pm | #4

   Thanks for all the feedback.  Derek thanks for the photo. 

   Bob