How to Sharpen Chisels - The Sweet T Way

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  • Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
  • Hey everyone, it's time to dive deeper into the heart of our guitar building adventures! In this video, I'm sharing my personal techniques for getting our Narex chisels in top-notch condition. We all know how crucial sharp tools are for our craft, so I'll walk you through my process of honing and maintaining these chisels, ensuring they're always ready to help us carve out those perfect details on our guitars. Join me as we refine our skills together, making sure every cut and every curve on our creations is nothing short of perfection. Let's keep building those dream guitars with precision and passion! 🎶🛠️ #GuitarLuthiers #NarexChisels #WoodworkingCommunity

Комментарии • 54

  • @borgonianevolution
    @borgonianevolution 8 месяцев назад +4

    The key to sharpening is a consistent and repeated angle every stroke. That guide does just that. I used to freehand all my blades and got pretty good at sharpening to a shave quality in short time. That honing guide you sent me brought that to the next level. The only thing different is I matched the angles to what the chisels came with. That trick to get a repeatable 25 degrees is GOLD and I will be making one for myself. guess I know what this weeks project will be hahaha.. going back over all my sharps.

    • @SweetTGuitars
      @SweetTGuitars  8 месяцев назад

      Nice, I am the same when it comes to freehand sharpening. I could also get a razor edge but I found out I was getting off on my primary bevel over time!! Happy sharpening brother 😁✌️&💙

    • @DevilAndSons
      @DevilAndSons 8 месяцев назад +1

      That 25 degree block is super clever

  • @angelortega8276
    @angelortega8276 8 месяцев назад +1

    This is awesome! I’ve been thinking about starting my guitar building journey soon, so I definitely would love to see more videos like this. Thanks for sharing your tips with us brother!

  • @calbrockocat8728
    @calbrockocat8728 8 месяцев назад +1

    I love these in depth videos! Great info, T!

  • @bigkahuna100
    @bigkahuna100 8 месяцев назад +1

    Best way to start a Friday! Absolutely great and informative video, brother!!!

    • @SweetTGuitars
      @SweetTGuitars  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you my friend!!✌️&💙

  • @psnaith1
    @psnaith1 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great video, I got a few chisels that I need to sharpen now! Thanks Todd!

    • @SweetTGuitars
      @SweetTGuitars  8 месяцев назад

      I love a good sharp tool! I'm sure you do as well!✌️&💙 Chef

  • @34guitars
    @34guitars 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great info Brother! I definitely need to spend some time doing this. Thanks.

  • @TunguskaGuitars
    @TunguskaGuitars 8 месяцев назад +1

    Outstanding, man! And you’ve reminded me I’m past due for sharpening my own chisels. 😅

    • @SweetTGuitars
      @SweetTGuitars  8 месяцев назад +1

      I hope this helps! I haven't always used the guide but I've found it is best for me to. It keeps my angle consistent!! Thank you brother!!✌️&💙

    • @TunguskaGuitars
      @TunguskaGuitars 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@SweetTGuitars you’re welcome! I’d be curious to see how you do your gouges at some point, I have a bit of a time getting mine perfect.

    • @SweetTGuitars
      @SweetTGuitars  8 месяцев назад +1

      I only use 2 gouges at present. A 1/4" inside cannel and a 3/4" outside cannel gouge. I love them but on the outside one I take the stone to the gouge on the inside cannel I use a small round slip stone for it!! I also have a multi shaped stone for irregular shaped cutting tools!!

  • @TeeFetch
    @TeeFetch 8 месяцев назад +1

    The results are worth it.

  • @MooCow2X2
    @MooCow2X2 8 месяцев назад +1

    Where was this video yesterday when I was sharpening my new 1.5 inch Ashley isles. 😂. All good. It’s got a razors edge on it now!
    Aside. I like having a really coarse (320?) diamond stone for those nicked/dinged/new edges.

    • @MooCow2X2
      @MooCow2X2 8 месяцев назад +1

      If memory serves. My version of that honing guide also includes measurements of protrusion to achieve specific bevel angles. Just to add

    • @SweetTGuitars
      @SweetTGuitars  8 месяцев назад

      Oh yes, some of the honing guides do have the measurements marked!! Thanks for the reminder. I have one that does and one that doesn't!✌️&💙

  • @yellowcat1310
    @yellowcat1310 8 месяцев назад +1

    i'll have my oldest grandson watch this. he's pretty good at sharpening chisels and planes but he could do a bit better. me,... haha, i round them over and just like when i was a kid, i can't even sharpen a pocketknife.
    edit: i'm going to get one of those honing guides for the boy. he makes a good edge but that will give hime the consistency and keep him from rounding over the edge even better than he does now.
    great video.😺

    • @SweetTGuitars
      @SweetTGuitars  8 месяцев назад +1

      That's why I got the honing guide. I can freehand a little better now but for this process, I wanted my chisels back to "proper" condition! Thank you brother! ✌️&💙

  • @yellowcat1310
    @yellowcat1310 8 месяцев назад +1

    hey Todd, can you find your reading glasses?

  • @harleyveejay
    @harleyveejay 8 месяцев назад +1

    Todd, thanks so much for this sharpening video, useful info for sure. Also congratulations on your GGBO win,

  • @pgmaillot
    @pgmaillot 8 месяцев назад +1

    Good sharpening. I have similar tools and get the same great results. What most people don't realize though, is that it does take time to sharpen chisels and plane blades!

    • @SweetTGuitars
      @SweetTGuitars  8 месяцев назад

      It does and I knew it was time to sharpen again. I figured a video was in order😁 I spent around 5 hours getting my 8 chisels back to what I consider to be "perfect" work ready condition. I had never flattened the backs completely and I know that is so important. Thank you for the comment!✌️&💙

  • @barrychristian4050
    @barrychristian4050 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great video Todd, I love seeing how others sharpen their chisels and planes, some of my favourites are Paul sellers, Rob Cosman, Matt Estlea (fastest dovetail in the world) and a Spanish guitar builder Pablo Requena who's technique has changed how I sharpen.
    Also if anyone is interested on Lie Nielsen download site there's a free download for a sharpening jig/protrusion stop block

  • @chrisbiggerstaff3083
    @chrisbiggerstaff3083 8 месяцев назад +1

    They always say, when you take great care of your tools the longer they last and the better they perform.

  • @Stephen_M.
    @Stephen_M. 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great video Todd!
    I have a boatload of chisels to sharpen, Flat Chisels, Lathe Chisels and Carving Chisels.
    I have always done them "Free Hand" but I very much like the idea of a guide after seeing your results!
    As always, thanks for sharing your tips!

    • @SweetTGuitars
      @SweetTGuitars  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you brother. I have spent months learning to sharpen freehand and while I can do it, I feel like the guide gives me a little better results. At least for an out of the box session!! Happy Building my friend. ✌️&💙

  • @sebsguitarworkshop
    @sebsguitarworkshop 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you Todd for the useful informations !!! I think I'll do my chesels sharpening today 😅!!

    • @SweetTGuitars
      @SweetTGuitars  8 месяцев назад +1

      That's exactly how this started😁 Thank you brother!! ✌️&💙

  • @paulneeds
    @paulneeds 8 месяцев назад +1

    Not seen that jig for setting the angle before. Could an even more compact idea be to scribe two lines on the shank of the chisel and across a plane iron, to mark where to line it up to the honing guide edge, maybe? Could even use a sharpie over those lines and wipe it off the main surface so that it just remains in the scored line?

    • @SweetTGuitars
      @SweetTGuitars  8 месяцев назад

      The method you mention is how I use to do it but the chisel changes length over time and the protrusion block accounts for that! That is a completely viable option for someone who doesn't use theirs that often but I've found myself sharpening my bladed tools more and more often lately just because I love how they work so much better when they're sharp! Thank you for the comment and the suggestion brother! Peace & Love

  • @ared18t
    @ared18t 5 месяцев назад +1

    How do you keep your flattening stone flat?

    • @SweetTGuitars
      @SweetTGuitars  5 месяцев назад

      I have a stone called a Nagra Stone. Those are made for keeping the other stones flat! ✌️&💙

  • @fatpotanga
    @fatpotanga 8 месяцев назад +1

    Ha, there’s timing! As you know, a brand new set of chisels popped through my door this week. I got them out and thought, well, they ain’t sharp. Historically (hysterically?), I am really good at not being able to sharpen things very well. Like pro level. You want a dull blade? I’m your man. So this was a really great, well timed video. Love the protrusion guide, simple and clever.

    • @SweetTGuitars
      @SweetTGuitars  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you brother! I was the same when I first got the Narex chisels. I tried to do it freehand and I got pretty good at it but as you can see in the video, I got the bevel off the proper angle!! The guide is so helpful! Next stop, Hand Plane blades!!✌️&💙

    • @fatpotanga
      @fatpotanga 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@SweetTGuitars awesome, I’m equally crap at sharpening those too so I look forward to it!

  • @billsguitargarage
    @billsguitargarage 8 месяцев назад +1

    Really nice video Todd.

    • @SweetTGuitars
      @SweetTGuitars  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks brother. I hope you're enjoying your trip!!✌️&💙

  • @robertr4193
    @robertr4193 8 месяцев назад +1

    Good information Todd.

    • @SweetTGuitars
      @SweetTGuitars  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks brother. This was a fun video to make!!

  • @rosswilson4196
    @rosswilson4196 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great tips on sharpening chisels

    • @SweetTGuitars
      @SweetTGuitars  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you. I've actually just gotten confident enough in my abilities to make this video😊✌️&💙

    • @rosswilson4196
      @rosswilson4196 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@SweetTGuitars I was impressed with the outcome

  • @EntropiaGuitars
    @EntropiaGuitars 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for taking the time to put this video together. I've got a set of japanese chisels from herself, and a honing guide but no stones yet. Do you happen to have a link for the set you're using buddy?

    • @SweetTGuitars
      @SweetTGuitars  8 месяцев назад

      I'll send you a link to the stones I've ended up really liking. Give me a few minutes!! Thank you brother!!✌️&💙

    • @SweetTGuitars
      @SweetTGuitars  8 месяцев назад +1

      Here's a link to the stones I really like! I think Crimson sells these too?
      Suehiro NEW CERAX CR-4800 Combination sharpening stone: # 6000 / # 1000 (WA), Soaking stone/ a.co/d/1bBNk6G

    • @SweetTGuitars
      @SweetTGuitars  8 месяцев назад +1

      Here's a link to the cheap kit I bought on Amazon. They do fine!
      Intelitopia Complete Knife Sharpening Stone Set - Dual Grit Whetstone 400/1000 3000/8000 Knife Sharpener with Leather Strop, Flattening Stone, Bamboo Base, 3 Non-slip Rubber Bases & Angle Guide a.co/d/7oTyplv

    • @EntropiaGuitars
      @EntropiaGuitars 8 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks so much bro, added to the wishlist! @@SweetTGuitars

  • @williamkennedy4264
    @williamkennedy4264 3 месяца назад

    One law them one for us I would be out of employment,

  • @PaulCooksStuff
    @PaulCooksStuff 8 месяцев назад

    T&T 👍 P&L. TTFN