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Default Why do chisels have to be sharp?

On Feb 23, 9:06 am, "splinter" wrote:
Just curious....how much time do you guys spend sharpening....say a
1/2 in. chisel that has dulled from normal woodworking.....


20-30 seconds at a pop.



what grit stones do you use/ brand/ water/oil......


for my at-hand chisels, I keep a 600 grit diamond stone close and
touch the edge up before it gets dull. for some specialty chisels I'll
go to a finer stone, but they cut pretty well at 600 grit.


and what do you use to keep them from rusting?


I keep 'em dry.