Charles Krug wrote in message ...

Pretty much it. What do you use to sharpen and how do you have it
arranged.

I use my old w*rkm*tt as my sharpening station. I added an extra
top of a quarter-sheet of 3/4 plycut in half and laminated to give
extra surface area and stability. On top of that I keep three granite
surface plates with various grits of PSA-backed lapping and
microfinishing film.

The honing plate has 15, 5 and 0.5 micron strips on it. The next
one has 30, 60 and 80 micron. I usually keep a full sheet of coarse
grit on the last plate, and use that for lapping soles or backs of
irons, etc.

I have the Veritas jig and the Eclipse (side clamp) style on the
bench, even though I usually hone freehanded. I also have various
slipstones and dowels wrapped with paper for my carving tools. I
store those in a bin next to the bench along with my extra sheets of
paper.

I have found that having a dedicated station is a huge plus.
Previously I would have to clear my bench, break out the plates,
sharpen and then clean up, store the stuff, etc. before I could get
back to work. Now I simply walk over to the bench, give a plane iron
or chisel a few swipes to touch up the edge and I'm back at it. It's
also a good idea to keep the swarf away from your regular bench.
DAMHIKT.


Chuck Vance