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Default using buffing wheel to sharpen planes and chisels

On Feb 28, 11:12 am, Modat22 wrote:
On Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:45:42 -0500, "Bonehenge (B A R R Y)"

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On Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:42:44 -0800 (PST), Andy
wrote:


You can achieve a similar effect by "stropping" on a piece of thick,
hard leather that's been charged with honing compound.


A Tormek does the same.


You can also use a scrap piece of MDF charged with honing compound to
strop the knife. Sounds funny but it works very well.


Chrome green watercolor on a strip of plywood.