Using Power to Strop/Sharpen /Hone Your Woodcarving Tools

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  • Опубликовано: 28 июн 2024
  • #sharpening #stropping #honing
    linktr.ee/douglinker
    -it's time, after many requests and me avoiding the subject i thought it only fair after doing a quick presentation for the
    International Association of Woodcarvers
    / @intlassocofwoodcarvers
    on the subject of power stropping that i go ahead and make this video
    just remember -you don't need it! lol
    -the tools in video are from www.chippingaway.com/
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Комментарии • 182

  • @peterhyde3282
    @peterhyde3282 3 года назад +40

    Doug you should have emphasized the power tools must always be moving AWAY from the edge of the tool. It's hard to see on video and in fact many times in a video the rotation will appear to be running in the opposite direction.
    Best wishes for the holidays and keep them coming

    • @dougLinker
      @dougLinker  3 года назад +20

      Thx Peter -since I forgot I am pinning your comment for all to see 👍

    • @philroyer513
      @philroyer513 3 года назад +5

      This is essential advise. I can not emphasize enough the importance of follow this. I use magic markers or colored tape to put arrows on my machines to show the direction of rotation.

    • @maryblaylock6545
      @maryblaylock6545 3 года назад +2

      @@philroyer513 pretty good idea!

    • @deankay4434
      @deankay4434 Год назад

      That was my question to ask the direction of rotation of the belt w/tool! Remember, that world is full of Bubba's that can't think. I had customer service and small talk. She didn't know who "John Wayne" was. Never heard of him! Seriously? Sammy Davis Jr. Nope! We're is our world going?
      Great little tool as I repurposed an old belt and added jewelers rouge. Thanks for sharing!

  • @rippertshredz372
    @rippertshredz372 3 года назад +14

    Doug, you really should have been a teacher. You explain things so perfectly, and in such a humble way.

  • @maryblaylock6545
    @maryblaylock6545 3 года назад +3

    As a child I would go out to my Grandad's workshop in the barn and watch him sharpening his tools. I found it absolutely mesmerizing! A lovely memory. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your lovely bride and your family and friends and any livestock what happened to be wandering around in the house or yard! Stay healthy everybody!

  • @dorothyvedder7869
    @dorothyvedder7869 2 года назад +1

    Indeed Doug you should have become a teacher. I love watching your videos and learning so much from them. thank you for sharing everything with us

  • @janethartwig774
    @janethartwig774 3 года назад +3

    Another valuable, instructional, video from a wonderful, humble gentleman. My late husband taught woodworking; he would have loved your videos. Have a blessed Christmas. Greetings from California.🎄

    • @maryblaylock6545
      @maryblaylock6545 3 года назад +1

      Merry Christmas to you Janet! And may your New Year be blessed!
      🐧🎄❄⛄🦌⛄❄🎄🐧

  • @josephbrauer2573
    @josephbrauer2573 3 года назад +1

    you always have the best ways of doing the carving thing Doug . I appreciate all the tips and tricks you share , keep em coming .

  • @exploreakoutdoors8888
    @exploreakoutdoors8888 3 года назад +3

    Great how-to for those that didn’t grow up around this type of stuff! Tool maintenance is half the fun for me. Awesome stuff Doug!

  • @maverickaa44
    @maverickaa44 3 года назад

    You are a very special man, you’re helping me through some rough times can’t thank you enough!

  • @bartleybeckert3578
    @bartleybeckert3578 3 года назад

    I have to thank you so much for your videos. I have recently discovered them. I enjoy them and learn new things every time I watch. Thank you for sharing this hobby, your skills, techniques and insights!

  • @hughtempleton8640
    @hughtempleton8640 3 года назад

    Thank you for your honesty Doug that's why I like learning from you 👍

  • @dancarpio8130
    @dancarpio8130 2 года назад

    Thank you Doug for sharing, it’s keeping my tools razor sharp that I’m struggling, this demo really help, I’m a fan. Thanks again.

  • @christopherblomeley6925
    @christopherblomeley6925 3 года назад

    Really appreciate your holistic stand point which supports the original craft with basic tool, soul brother...

  • @BraxxJuventa
    @BraxxJuventa 3 года назад

    Thanks for showing us how to keep the tools sharp Doug. 👍😁

  • @bsimpson639
    @bsimpson639 3 года назад

    Found you from recommendations on a Facebook Whittling page. Over and over, beginners like me ask for good instruction, and your name is always one of the first mentioned, Doug.
    Thank you for being such a great teacher; that is a gift.
    And thank you for your constant reminders and reassurances, like in the beginning of this video, that one doesn't "need" lots of complicated, expensive equipment. But it sure can be fun! Lol
    - Ben

  • @naturalist7022
    @naturalist7022 3 года назад

    Merry Christmas Dougie, thankyou for another year of great content!

  • @bobesselstyn461
    @bobesselstyn461 3 года назад

    Thanks Doug for a year of films,Happy holidays to you and yours Merry Christmas

  • @natetrichler4426
    @natetrichler4426 3 года назад

    Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm. You got me back into carving. I wish I could send some pictures so you could see what you have inspired.

  • @young-soonkim6730
    @young-soonkim6730 3 года назад +2

    🎄Merry Christmas and happy prosperous New Year Doug and his family!

  • @smeefamily54
    @smeefamily54 2 года назад

    I thought for a second that you were shredding some bills. Very informative video. I have had issues sharpening my carving tools. I will try what you have shown. Thanks again Doug. Stay safe.

  • @Hp2G1
    @Hp2G1 2 года назад

    Thanks Doug for the video. I wish you had done it a few years ago. I spend so much time and $$ finding the easiest and fasted method to keep my tools sharp, and after years of research and expenses, I ended-up with the EXACT same setup you have here. As a bonus, I can also sharpen all my woodworking tools with it, and even the kitchen knifes! :-) Great video and advice.

  • @stevesproul3744
    @stevesproul3744 3 года назад

    Thanks for all the tips Doug

  • @stan3198
    @stan3198 3 года назад

    Thanks for another great video Doug !!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family !!!

  • @donburnside6448
    @donburnside6448 3 года назад

    Thanks Doug I have a similar setup. Always good to know I am doing things correctly. Have a merry Christmas

  • @ronaldainaire7086
    @ronaldainaire7086 3 года назад +2

    Glad to see Peter Hyde's comment. Safety first is essential ! Merry Christmas to all and to all safe carving!

  • @KweAK47
    @KweAK47 3 года назад

    That is a cool little hatchet! Interesting video as always doug

  • @johnnyd5130
    @johnnyd5130 3 года назад

    Great helpful advice in this video, merry Christmas to you and your family Doug

  • @standswithfish
    @standswithfish 3 года назад

    Doug, I have struggled for decades getting my tools sharp. I have used a variety of stones, jigs, sand paper, never quite happy with the results. Even ruined the profile of my Gerber EZ Out. Wasn't untill I viewed your 'Make a strop, use a strop' video that I started to get really good results. My wife knows to be carefull handling my knives now (of course she grabs one of mine first for the kitchen)! Great info!

  • @larrybain5571
    @larrybain5571 3 года назад

    Thanks for the demo. I've been curious about using power to maintain.

  • @bernardmcmahon7434
    @bernardmcmahon7434 3 года назад

    Doug thank you for being open about owning such tools. Great informative video knowing you don't 'stone' your knives helps me out, never could get it right with a stone. Stopping seems to do well for me. Merry Christmas To you and your family.

  • @REB65
    @REB65 3 года назад +2

    👍👍 Merry Christmas Doug and family 🎄. God bless y’all 🙏✌️

  • @mikemcguire8351
    @mikemcguire8351 3 года назад

    Thank you. Sharpening knives is soothing for me, can't explain it. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Catch you on the next one.

  • @andykjohnsonjohnson7622
    @andykjohnsonjohnson7622 3 года назад

    Nice video Doug 👍always full of handy tips 👍

  • @jthepickle7
    @jthepickle7 Год назад

    Best part of the video. "These tools have never seen a stone." (!) Me with $300 worth of stones.
    I'm just getting into carving. As a carpenter, now retired, all I sharpened were flat stuff, now I have a few gouges. Really like that the 'strop' moves and not the blade.

  • @stephenwhittier6439
    @stephenwhittier6439 3 года назад

    Thanks again Doug, good information. I bought a 1/30 belt sander from H F and the leather belts from Amazon. Works great.

  • @WoodCarving-ui4fy
    @WoodCarving-ui4fy 3 года назад

    Great. Your carving tools are really sharp. I took them a lot from your video👍👍

  • @mocarver
    @mocarver 3 года назад

    Thx Doug. Been waiting for that vid for a long time.

  • @gar691
    @gar691 3 года назад +1

    I've been buffing my blades for years. It's incredible how sharp they are. The bonus is the smooth finish provided when compared to a blade sharpened on a stone. (A mirror finish)
    It's quite easy, and it takes just a few seconds to complete the task.

  • @adamik62
    @adamik62 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks for showing your sharpening techniques. They have the same polisher. I polish the blades on hard felt wheels with a shank on a drill covered with green paste.
    I've been watching your channel for a long time.
    Greetings from Poland
    Adam

  • @TNBushcrafter
    @TNBushcrafter 3 года назад

    I love my 1x30 sharpening belt system, finishes up with a 12k and then a strop. I also have a polishing wheel on my bench grinder with gold polish. It is great for all knives and jewelry.

  • @gfein1138
    @gfein1138 Год назад

    Awesome tutorial. Yes revisiting the 1x1 dowels would be wonderful! Thank you

  • @marygordon3032
    @marygordon3032 3 года назад

    Great video Doug! 🤩🤩👍👍👍💯💯💯

  • @tomevans4402
    @tomevans4402 3 года назад

    I made a strop after your video on them. Since then I bought one, each works great. While a bunch of the family is talking I sharpen. 😂

  • @rockytopwrangler2069
    @rockytopwrangler2069 3 года назад

    ..great video Doug ....always quality information ....not much of a tool salesman ,, but amazing craftsman ....sharp as a hand honed and stropped knife ..... ..
    .....Merry Christmas .....

  • @robertrobison3480
    @robertrobison3480 3 года назад

    Thanks for the demo on how to do this.

  • @loupiscanis9449
    @loupiscanis9449 2 года назад

    Thank you , Mr Doug .

  • @finleycarves
    @finleycarves 3 года назад

    Great video Doug! I got the Harbor Freight sander and adapted it like Gene Messer showed. Works great!

  • @osmanerinc7316
    @osmanerinc7316 2 года назад

    Thanks Doug 👍

  • @John-xk7uo
    @John-xk7uo 2 года назад

    Glad I found this video. My power strop sane as yours acts very different. Mine bogs down almost to a stop

  • @stevevanbakel2292
    @stevevanbakel2292 3 года назад

    Thanks Doug, I've been looking forward to this video. I have the power strop but ruined the first knife I tried and often find the knife feels dull after power strop. I will have to try your technique of holding the knife with the hand behind the strop.

  • @Ss-mh5wi
    @Ss-mh5wi 3 года назад

    Merry Christmas to you & your family

  • @dontrefry2264
    @dontrefry2264 3 года назад

    Thanks Doug. You make it look TOO easy! Think I'll try to recover what's left of my old Flexcut on the power strop, using your approach (after Christmas!) Best wishes for the Holidays.

    • @herbertremer7270
      @herbertremer7270 2 года назад

      Flexcut can be sent to the factory and they will make it sharp. I don’t know if they charge.

  • @BrysonDRobertson
    @BrysonDRobertson 3 года назад

    Soooo satisfying!,

  • @wolfparty4234
    @wolfparty4234 3 года назад

    Nice work!!!🔥🔥👍🏻

  • @MrBillyvaldez
    @MrBillyvaldez 3 года назад

    Hi Doug how are you? happy holidays hope you and the Family are doing well.. Big Fan I Love to see your carvings. Stay Safe Regards Billy..

  • @truenorthcarver
    @truenorthcarver 3 года назад

    Thanks for this video, very helpful . Was curious to see what you do with the power honer and to see if I was getting the maximum function from it. Looks like I am!!

  • @kevinkerins4305
    @kevinkerins4305 Год назад

    Thank you Doug for another unselfish video . In your description you mention the company “ chipping away “ & I too would like to say to all your carving fans out there that they will never get better down home honest service than they will receive from chipping away. They are chalk full of integrity. Just try them out & you will know what I mean. Thanks again Doug.

  • @jcr3909
    @jcr3909 3 года назад

    Bonjour Doug
    Merci pour tous tes conseils. Tu es super, précis,tu explique très bien...tout paraît si simple😏
    Tu ne te rends pas compte du bonheur que tu donnes quand on te regarde sur la vidéo mais surtout quand on essaye de faire pareil.
    Je te souhaite de bonnes fêtes de Noël et reste comme tu es avec cette âme de poète et d'enfant.
    Merci, tank you, muchas gracias, danke shöne ....etc
    Tu nous fais un petit film avec tes copains?
    Salut ! 🇫🇷 Toulouse

  • @covidcarver1363
    @covidcarver1363 3 года назад

    Love ya Doug! 😁 ✌️

  • @halinawiecek2297
    @halinawiecek2297 3 года назад

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

  • @patriciabarnes7034
    @patriciabarnes7034 3 года назад

    Hey Doug 👋 at you, from across the pond.

  • @joeyhardin1288
    @joeyhardin1288 3 года назад

    Thanks for the video. MERRY CHRISTMAS. God Bless, stay safe.

  • @markyehle6355
    @markyehle6355 Год назад

    Thanks!

  • @Jeff-qd1bg
    @Jeff-qd1bg 3 года назад

    Thanks Doug. Very informative video. If you could choose only one of the two (power sharpener/leather belt, or power strop/maple wheel), which would you purchase?

  • @Danny_Joiner
    @Danny_Joiner 3 года назад

    That's sharp!

  • @guitarsbybart7894
    @guitarsbybart7894 3 года назад

    For those new to power buffing/polishing, small blade tools can get very hot when you are buffing them. Let cool or dip in water before handling the blade.

  • @czwick9150
    @czwick9150 3 года назад

    Great video Doug! How often do you repeat this when working on a carving project? And is just a few swipes really that is all that is needed? Thanks.

  • @angler2058
    @angler2058 3 года назад

    👍👋 Merry Christmas

  • @colinrobbins6713
    @colinrobbins6713 3 года назад

    Merry Christmas to you all in Canada

  • @jamesnimmo9899
    @jamesnimmo9899 3 года назад

    Great video as usual,Merry Christmas everyone.Besides online where do I find carving knives?I live in Moncton NB,and all the hardware stores dont have any wood carving tools.Looking for ideas.

  • @brianve7jyd943
    @brianve7jyd943 3 года назад

    thanks Pard

  • @radagast6682
    @radagast6682 3 года назад

    I have buffing wheels on my grinder, and use it to keep my tools sharp, including my ice chisel.

  • @garypostell5268
    @garypostell5268 11 месяцев назад

    Awww I just bought a set of cheep gouges Schaaf for wood carving that desperately needs sharpening before use , and I just happen to have a 1x30 belt sander with a leather belt!

  • @cherokeesfinestindian
    @cherokeesfinestindian 3 года назад

    How long have you been carving, you do excellent work.

  • @B30pt87
    @B30pt87 9 месяцев назад

    Wow! Instant subscription. That was exactly what I needed to know. I'm just getting into woodcarving and I'm not familiar with how to sharpen wood tools.
    (As a jeweler, I'm familiar with buffing and polishing wheels & compounds, but not with sharpening & polishing gouges, veiners, etc.)
    I have a question - did you make the maple wheel yourself?

    • @dougLinker
      @dougLinker  9 месяцев назад

      Bought it from chipping away.com

  • @MrStanwillis
    @MrStanwillis Год назад

    You are right, quiet time is better.

  • @robcarr1899
    @robcarr1899 2 года назад

    Mate that is what I call PROPER JOB.
    Sharp is not the word.
    Better than a LIGHT SABRE..

  • @BobBlarneystone
    @BobBlarneystone 2 года назад

    I think Power stropping is the method of choice for woodturing chisels, which accumulate much more wear than any hand tool.

  • @mattstarr4300
    @mattstarr4300 3 года назад

    Hey Doug, at 1:04 you have a ghost looking at us from inside your glasses. Lol 😂

  • @bobdahl3230
    @bobdahl3230 3 года назад

    Doug, have considered turning the buffing wheel around. That way the wheels would be going away from you. You will have to reach behind the mottor to turn it on.

  • @atonenjr
    @atonenjr 3 года назад

    Why is the underside of the buffing wheel being used instead of the upside? (I mean the last polishing on the green buffer) Thanks

  • @edhensley9957
    @edhensley9957 3 года назад

    Doug what type of Beeswax are you using on your carvings? The bears for example. Thanks

  • @JonDurf
    @JonDurf 3 года назад +4

    To make sure.... the leather belt was moving opposite of the blade edge? if so my belt grinder must run opposite of that one.

    • @veganskillz
      @veganskillz 3 года назад

      You can see at the 3:00 mark the belt is moving away from the edge not into it. I was wondering the same thing at first.

    • @davyjonesjonesdavy
      @davyjonesjonesdavy 3 года назад +1

      I believe that if the leather strap rotated against the edge of the blade, many knife sharpeners would quickly turn to the stamp collection or Gregorian chant. 🤭

    • @veganskillz
      @veganskillz 3 года назад

      Also bench grinders tend to run opposite of belt sanders so bear that in mind.

  • @chrisstewart1863
    @chrisstewart1863 3 года назад

    What speed should your leather strop run.

  • @spinosaurusrex11
    @spinosaurusrex11 3 года назад

    Great stuff as always Doug. So, are those blades sharp enough to shave your beard with??. 😁

  • @AndysCornishCreations
    @AndysCornishCreations 3 года назад +2

    Great demo except neglecting to mention the direction of the wheels when offering the blades up to them ... obvious I know but someone will get it wrong.... take care...All the best.....Andy

  • @martinkolczyk1822
    @martinkolczyk1822 3 года назад

    Doug, where do you get the 1” wide leather band for the strip sander?

  • @prestonian1066
    @prestonian1066 Год назад

    Brilliant! On the contoured maple wheels, is it leather that is glued on the wheels?

    • @dougLinker
      @dougLinker  Год назад +1

      no just compound straight on the wood

  • @RatdogDRB
    @RatdogDRB 3 года назад

    Yup... power is kewl. I use the Ken Onion Work Sharp with the tool attachment and have the honing/stropping belts for it. Wonderful tool maintenance equipment. Leather stropping boards for in use touch ups. Life it good !
    Now, go show young Joseph how to use a SHARP hatchet, and beat him about his head for using his cutting edge to strike his ferro rod. Show that boy how to put a GOOD 90 degree angle on his axe head for such abusive work.

  • @EdwinDueck
    @EdwinDueck 3 года назад

    I bought a flexpcut carving tool set, it's a set of 4 palm tools.
    I think they are the smallest carving set they have.
    Thinking I could sharpen them, I believe I screwed up the bevel of the tools.
    Is there a way I can get that back, I'm sure there is.
    I just dont know how.
    You have any idea?

  • @bartleybeckert3578
    @bartleybeckert3578 3 года назад

    I believe I know the answer but with the other sharpening instruction yesterday, I wish to clear up confusion. I believe that the belt on the 1 by 30 sharpener has the smooth side to the tool. But yesterday the strops shown all mentioned keeping the rough side to the tool. You mentioned the importance of the belt direction and tool orientation but what side of the belt should be to the tool?

    • @dougLinker
      @dougLinker  3 года назад +1

      Right -smooth side out on the powered machine

  • @danceswithaardvarks3284
    @danceswithaardvarks3284 Год назад

    Excellent thank you. Hope you don't mind a couple of questions: Did you make the profile discs yourself? What direction was the 1 x 30 running (i.e. towards or away from the cutting edge)? Thanks

  • @billletourneau9529
    @billletourneau9529 7 месяцев назад

    Hey Doug, I am enjoying all your videos, thank you! I have a question that perhaps you'd covered already, and that is; which side of the belt is used in the power honing? Smooth or rough?

  • @LarsKiel
    @LarsKiel 3 года назад

    👌👍

  • @JoshDooG
    @JoshDooG Год назад

    @DougLinker
    How do you apply compound so evenly to the belt power strop, have any tips ?
    I have uneven compound, I can’t seem to fill the belt properly.

  • @janiceemery2008
    @janiceemery2008 3 года назад

    Hi Doug, I didn't read through all the comments below but, your small hatchet, what brand is it and the size. I have been looking for one to help with spoon carving. Thank You
    Jan

  • @janlvll5486
    @janlvll5486 3 года назад

    Where did you get your buffing wheels at?

  • @Fricker112
    @Fricker112 3 года назад

    neat

  • @limearmoks3456
    @limearmoks3456 3 года назад

    pozdrawiam z Katowic

  • @kimlarsvik-mller8960
    @kimlarsvik-mller8960 Год назад

    Hi Doug. Would the buffing wheel be enough or do I have to use the leather belt as well?

    • @dougLinker
      @dougLinker  Год назад

      Just the wheel alone will round your edges

  • @gunterschone8402
    @gunterschone8402 3 года назад

    Nice video, Doug.
    You need sharp tools for carving.
    A question, how is the leather strap held together? Is it clamped (similar to the clamps with which paper is stapled) or is the leather strap sewn together?

    • @dougLinker
      @dougLinker  3 года назад +2

      Glued scarf joint -basically a long compound angle

    • @gunterschone8402
      @gunterschone8402 3 года назад

      Hello Doug
      Thanks for the answer.