Great information that we all can use. It's a practice thing and we shouldn't expect "your" results without it. Thanks Sam! stay warm up there. Take care, Dave
Terrific demonstration, Sam. You reinforce my suspicion that learning to sharpen (anything) freehand means not much more than just following the existing bevel. And once learned, it's quite freeing. Thank you!
Good morning Sam. This is an excellent video. Sharpening is always something that needs to be practiced often. I am a Wolverine user so have never developed a feel for hand sharpening. But you just showed me several hand sharpening tips I can use. The use of the wood block and magnets was a real eye opener as I have several tools that are becoming quite short. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe. Remember, as the wood goes around, the face shield goes down. I guess that applies to sharpening too.🙂🙂
Thanks for this video. I'm a rookie sharpen with CBN wheels. I've soon discovered that sharp tools make a huge difference in turning. Your lessons are so very helpful for both rookies and experienced turners. You get right to the point (pun intended).
Thanks Sam for confirming respectability of the very hand sharpening methods I have been using for most of my turning career. I too have wooden wedges, but to slot onto my fixed platforms. I shall be getting out the spare magnets. One difference is that I bought a small bore orange stone wheel and mounted it for rotation away from the tool tip, for easier use and virtually no burr. At the same time I added a stropping wheel alongside; with surface provided by a leather trouser belt. My own formula of stropping paste.(Retired pharmacist), Those extra few seconds spent are worth it, and no way would I part with £500 for a "system". Bernard.
Thanks for all you do! My question is do you have any RUclips videos on types of finishes for your different bowls? I really struggle to get good finishes.
Helpful video. It's funny, when I first got into turning several years ago everyone was showing how to use the VariGrind system. Now several of you are showing how to sharpen free-hand. This is quite timely as some of the gouges I have are now too short to securely fit in the VariGrind holder. One question I do have is recommended ways to sharpen an oval skew.
I have an 80 grit and one 180 grit CBN wheels. I find myself going to the 80 grit more often. Especially on scrapers it creates a nice burr. It’s important on that sort of tool. On some tools, I do find the 180 grit CBN wheel important. For you, it all depends on your tools and what you turn on the lathe. But I find this combination is used by many turners. Good question I hope this answers it for you, Sam .
Nice work Sammy 👍
Great information that we all can use. It's a practice thing and we shouldn't expect "your" results without it. Thanks Sam! stay warm up there.
Take care, Dave
Terrific demonstration, Sam. You reinforce my suspicion that learning to sharpen (anything) freehand means not much more than just following the existing bevel. And once learned, it's quite freeing. Thank you!
Sharpening my tools is always something that I can use help with...I'm getting better, but I still need lots of improvement.
Good morning Sam. This is an excellent video. Sharpening is always something that needs to be practiced often. I am a Wolverine user so have never developed a feel for hand sharpening. But you just showed me several hand sharpening tips I can use. The use of the wood block and magnets was a real eye opener as I have several tools that are becoming quite short. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe. Remember, as the wood goes around, the face shield goes down. I guess that applies to sharpening too.🙂🙂
Great sharpening video Sam.
Thanks 👍
Thanks for this video. I'm a rookie sharpen with CBN wheels. I've soon discovered that sharp tools make a huge difference in turning. Your lessons are so very helpful for both rookies and experienced turners. You get right to the point (pun intended).
Thanks again Sam, always informative and helpful. Be good for me to be less dependent on the varigrind jig. Stay safe.
Glad it helped
Sam
Thanks Sam for confirming respectability of the very hand sharpening methods I have been using for most of my turning career. I too have wooden wedges, but to slot onto my fixed platforms. I shall be getting out the spare magnets. One difference is that I bought a small bore orange stone wheel and mounted it for rotation away from the tool tip, for easier use and virtually no burr. At the same time I added a stropping wheel alongside; with surface provided by a leather trouser belt. My own formula of stropping paste.(Retired pharmacist), Those extra few seconds spent are worth it, and no way would I part with £500 for a "system". Bernard.
All very good information and ideas. Thank you very much Sam.
Thanks for all you do! My question is do you have any RUclips videos on types of finishes for your different bowls? I really struggle to get good finishes.
Helpful video. It's funny, when I first got into turning several years ago everyone was showing how to use the VariGrind system. Now several of you are showing how to sharpen free-hand. This is quite timely as some of the gouges I have are now too short to securely fit in the VariGrind holder. One question I do have is recommended ways to sharpen an oval skew.
Thanks Sam. What grinding wheels do you recommend?
I have an 80 grit and one 180 grit CBN wheels. I find myself going to the 80 grit more often. Especially on scrapers it creates a nice burr. It’s important on that sort of tool.
On some tools, I do find the 180 grit CBN wheel important. For you, it all depends on your tools and what you turn on the lathe. But I find this combination is used by many turners. Good question I hope this answers it for you, Sam .
Great video! Do you strop the edges after sharpening on the grinder?