Today I got a chip carving knife in the mail that a friend wanted me to sharpen. When I felt the edge there was a slight burr on the blade. Email me if you'd like to see a free sharpening video - Marty@MyChipCarving.com
I took this knife and started with the medium ceramic stone to put a 10 degree angle on the blade and turn a burr. The burr was so evident that it peeled off.
Next, I moved to the white ceramic polishing stone. Using this stone I polished the edge to a mirror finish until there was no burr on the edge. It was ready to go!
To check the knife I took out a basswood practice board and carved some chips in a rosette I had laid out. Perfect! Before I was done testing it I'd almost carved a complete rosette.
Having a razor sharp knife is the only way to chip carve.
Bye for now!
Marty
Monday, March 24, 2008
Chip Carving knife sharpening
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