Got a hatchet that could stand some sharpening. Googling and YouTubing
shows most every conceivable way to do it.

Any real world advice from someone who's done it successfully?

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- Marcus Tullius Cicero

On 8/13/2018 8:59 PM, Wade Garrett wrote:
Got a hatchet that could stand some sharpening. Googling and YouTubing
shows most every conceivable way to do it.

Any real world advice from someone who's done it successfully?


My only experience is using a file. Couple of strokes on one side, then
equal strokes on the other. Never tried other methods but there are
probably better.

On Mon, 13 Aug 2018 21:45:28 -0400, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

On 8/13/2018 8:59 PM, Wade Garrett wrote:
Got a hatchet that could stand some sharpening. Googling and YouTubing
shows most every conceivable way to do it.

Any real world advice from someone who's done it successfully?


My only experience is using a file. Couple of strokes on one side, then
equal strokes on the other. Never tried other methods but there are
probably better.

Table top belt sander with a 400-600 grit belt or a wet stone wheel.
most bench grinders are to aggressive.

On 8/13/2018 8:45 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 8/13/2018 8:59 PM, Wade Garrett wrote:
Got a hatchet that could stand some sharpening. Googling and
YouTubing shows most every conceivable way to do it.

Any real world advice from someone who's done it successfully?


My only experience is using a file.Â* Couple of strokes on one side,
then equal strokes on the other.Â* Never tried other methods but there
are probably better.

I like to use a belt sander (on low speed , use the space between the
front roller and the platen to get a nice curve)to get the edge profiled
, then finish it off with a file followed by a soft Arkansas stone . I
like a fairly wide taper , seems to hold an edge better . I ain't tryin'
to shave with it ...

--
Snag
Yes , I'm old
and crochety .
Get off my lawn !

On Mon, 13 Aug 2018 20:59:37 -0400, Wade Garrett
wrote:

Got a hatchet that could stand some sharpening. Googling and YouTubing
shows most every conceivable way to do it.

Any real world advice from someone who's done it successfully?


Are you interested in showing-off your impressive "edge" ..
or using it as a chopping tool ?
ie : it isn't meant to be used as a shaving razor
nor as a filet knife ..
Use a fine file. Avoid grinder heat ..
Think lawn-mower blade more than hunting knife.
John T.

On Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:54:18 -0400, wrote:

On Mon, 13 Aug 2018 20:59:37 -0400, Wade Garrett
wrote:

Got a hatchet that could stand some sharpening. Googling and YouTubing
shows most every conceivable way to do it.

Any real world advice from someone who's done it successfully?


Are you interested in showing-off your impressive "edge" ..
or using it as a chopping tool ?
ie : it isn't meant to be used as a shaving razor
nor as a filet knife ..
Use a fine file. Avoid grinder heat ..
Think lawn-mower blade more than hunting knife.
John T.


I suppose it all depends on how many times you want to swing it to get
the job done.

On Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:54:18 -0400, wrote:

On Mon, 13 Aug 2018 20:59:37 -0400, Wade Garrett
wrote:

Got a hatchet that could stand some sharpening. Googling and YouTubing
shows most every conceivable way to do it.

Any real world advice from someone who's done it successfully?


Are you interested in showing-off your impressive "edge" ..
or using it as a chopping tool ?
ie : it isn't meant to be used as a shaving razor
nor as a filet knife ..
Use a fine file. Avoid grinder heat ..
Think lawn-mower blade more than hunting knife.
John T.


I would pick a metal file. Mount the hatchet in a bench vise for
stability and file each edge. Same with a mower blade. Long single
strokes. File out any nicks or chips on the edge.

How hard and dry is the wood :-)

On 8/13/18 8:59 PM, Wade Garrett wrote:
Got a hatchet that could stand some sharpening. Googling and YouTubing
shows most every conceivable way to do it.

Any real world advice from someone who's done it successfully?

Thanks guys, I think I'll hit it with a file...

--
The fastest way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.

On Wed, 15 Aug 2018 12:52:52 -0400, Wade Garrett
wrote:

On 8/13/18 8:59 PM, Wade Garrett wrote:
Got a hatchet that could stand some sharpening. Googling and YouTubing
shows most every conceivable way to do it.

Any real world advice from someone who's done it successfully?

Thanks guys, I think I'll hit it with a file...

A metal file is what you might need. A course (medium course) and a
fine file.

Get an edge on it.

On Wed, 15 Aug 2018 12:14:19 -0700, Oren wrote:

On Wed, 15 Aug 2018 12:52:52 -0400, Wade Garrett
wrote:

On 8/13/18 8:59 PM, Wade Garrett wrote:
Got a hatchet that could stand some sharpening. Googling and YouTubing
shows most every conceivable way to do it.

Any real world advice from someone who's done it successfully?

Thanks guys, I think I'll hit it with a file...

A metal file is what you might need. A course (medium course) and a
fine file.

Get an edge on it.

Do that with a belt sander and you will forget where you keep the
file. Same with a dremel and a chain saw chain.
Unless you are Amish, there is a better way.

On 08/15/2018 10:52 AM, Wade Garrett wrote:
On 8/13/18 8:59 PM, Wade Garrett wrote:
Got a hatchet that could stand some sharpening. Googling and YouTubing
shows most every conceivable way to do it.

Any real world advice from someone who's done it successfully?

Thanks guys, I think I'll hit it with a file...


https://www.garrettwade.com/universal-sharpener-gp.html

Just couldn't resist... Garrett Wade isn't cheap but they have quality
tools you're not going to find down at the TrueValue.

On Wed, 15 Aug 2018 21:02:52 -0600, rbowman
wrote:

On 08/15/2018 10:52 AM, Wade Garrett wrote:
On 8/13/18 8:59 PM, Wade Garrett wrote:
Got a hatchet that could stand some sharpening. Googling and YouTubing
shows most every conceivable way to do it.

Any real world advice from someone who's done it successfully?

Thanks guys, I think I'll hit it with a file...


https://www.garrettwade.com/universal-sharpener-gp.html

Just couldn't resist... Garrett Wade isn't cheap but they have quality
tools you're not going to find down at the TrueValue.


Here's another carbide sharpener - replacable cutter & less money.

http://www.leevalley.com/us/Wood/pag...38&cat=1,43072

John T.

On Wed, 15 Aug 2018 18:50:04 -0400, wrote:

On Wed, 15 Aug 2018 12:14:19 -0700, Oren wrote:

On Wed, 15 Aug 2018 12:52:52 -0400, Wade Garrett
wrote:

On 8/13/18 8:59 PM, Wade Garrett wrote:
Got a hatchet that could stand some sharpening. Googling and YouTubing
shows most every conceivable way to do it.

Any real world advice from someone who's done it successfully?

Thanks guys, I think I'll hit it with a file...

A metal file is what you might need. A course (medium course) and a
fine file.

Get an edge on it.

Do that with a belt sander and you will forget where you keep the
file. Same with a dremel and a chain saw chain.
Unless you are Amish, there is a better way.

If I owned a belt sander, you could be correct. Since I do not, a
metal file works wonders on a hatchet. It only takes minimal strokes
for an edge. Nicks and chips need a few more detail strokes.

Cosmo Q has a tool. His video for knives:

_How to Sharpen a Kitchen Knife | Razor Sharp (BBQ Knife)_

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvOuwbisp0M

Product: https://tinyurl.com/y72c8suk

I ain't goin' to Harbor Freight fer a belt sander gismo.