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Power Tool Sharpener ????

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Kino posted on Tue, Jan 19, 2010 9:04 AM

Hey all,
I stumbled on this website and sharpener :

http://www.chippingaway.com/WoodCarving/SharpeningTools/WorkSharp2000ToolSharpener.htm
Check out the video.
I am curious if any one has tried this and/or what you think ? ( even if you havent)

It looks kinda useful.

I have been told good and bad things. Good: it works great and sharpns the most damaged chisels nicely. Bad: its fast! You do some serious damage quickly if you are not very careful.

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Yeah, what Aloha said rings true. I've been watching this tool for awhile since it emerged about a year or so ago. They have added a lot of accessories to squeeze a few more bucks outta you. The main issue , like Tom says is it's too fast and you an burn a chisel in no time. m
To use this tool you need a good grasp of how to sharpen a chisel manually so you will understand about the burning or blueing of the edges, once that edge gets a blue spot on it it's hard to bring it back and most chisels aren't hardened the full length of the tool. So Learn first then play.

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Kino posted on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 5:21 AM

Thanks for the feedback.

I guess it would be useful for cheap flat chisels,
or other tools,knives,etc.

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