DIYbanter - View Single Post - Anyone else here hone their jointer blades after replacement?

s wrote:

On Fri, 04 Nov 2005 05:29:32 GMT, "CW" wrote:

Only when done by anyone.

"David" wrote in message
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CW wrote:

Yes, a subtle dulling.

"David" wrote in message
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. the process is "honing". it's very subtle.

only when done by the inept.

Dave

CW... ya oughta know better than to get in a titfertat with bay area
davie...

but the procedure of spinning the blades against a stone isn't totally
bunk. I'd never do it to a woodworking machine, but there are some
setups where it really is the right thing to do.

it's basically a fine adjustment that does the same thing as the first
bit of use of the machine- it dulls the blades a little bit, producing
a microbevel (a tiny one only) with 0 relief angle. the edge produced
is not as sharp as it was before this, but it will last longer.

done even slightly wrong it will do serious damage to your blades,
your jointer and likely your body as well.

don't try it at home, folks.
The main "trick" is to be sure that the cut is VERY, VERY light.

Dave