Steve Russell wrote:
Hello to the group,

Many of you are familiar with my bandsaw re-sharpening protocol:

http://www.woodturningvideosplus.com...aw-blades.html

Over the years, I have saved several thousand dollars by using this protocol
in my studio and have averaged around 8-10 re-sharpenings per band on my
steel bands. Some turners who contacted me have stated they are getting the
same amount of re-sharpenings per band as me (8-10) and others are only
averaging (4-5) per band.


I sharpen mine only on the inside of the hook. It seems that
sharpening from the top only makes the point sharper and
using a correct diameter diamond hone on the inside also
sharpens the point as well as the shoulders and these are
the two places where cutting takes place. It seems similar
to the way I sharpen a chainsaw, only from the inside. I
have never counted the number of sharpenings on a blade. If
I'm in the mood I sharpen, if not I change blades.

--
Gerald Ross
Cochran, GA

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