On Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:43:43 -0700 (PDT), jtpr
wrote:

Is this the one you refer to? I thought these might be good for the carbide tips. Plus, I could do up to a 1" chisel.

http://www.amazon.com/DMT-W7EFC-Diam...093725&sr=1-16

Jim, I got this set for the truck: http://goo.gl/paUU3 to hone in the
field. They're abot the same size as the set you listed but with a
continuous diamond surface.

In the shop, I have EZElap 600 and DMT 600 honing plates, both 2x6".
http://goo.gl/nelSa I can sharpen wider-than-2" blades on them. I
recommend the 6" size or larger. They last forever and are less
expensive and _considerably_ less hassle than truckloads of
waterstones. Add some higher grit wet-or-dry paper and a strop for
finishing. I like Lee Valley's green crayons for the strop.
http://goo.gl/H5Zon Hayseuss Farkin' Crisco, lookee de price!
thud Well, it's a lifetime worth of stick.

Diamonds are a sharpener's best friend. Just do it.

1- Grinder, 1" belt sander w/ 120 grit Zirconia belt, or sanding
paddle wheel on angle grinder will take care of jagged ends.

2- DMT (my preferred mfgr) 600 grit plate to shape and sharpen.

3- Finer papers on a flat surface (mdf, surface plate, countertop) for
finer sharpening.

4- Strop and compound for polishing.

This will net you an inexpensive but very good system of sharpening
for all your edges, from pocket knife to kitchen to shop to yard.
Whoooooe! I gare-on-TEE it!

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