[WhittlinWit]

Okay Ric,

The Dockyard Micro-gouges come sharp from the factory and hold an edge very well, but every tool has it's limit.

So when it comes time to resharpen the micro-Gouges, it is really quite simple. (as opposed to other tools)

The Micro-gouge is formed in a circlular fashion rather than a U-shape like most veiners. So sharpening is accomplished by rotating the gouge on an abrasive while holding it in one location and at a constant angle. The motion is similar to an old wringer washing machine, twist one direction and then reverse direction.

I sharpen mine on a fine rotating abrasive wheel, it only takes a second to sharpen one that way. It will take slightly longer on a stone. Be sure to remove any burrs from inside the gouge using the edge of a piece of leather or a buffing wheel.

Thanks Rick...I have one of those Sears power water stones discribed on another post. I have been a little shy about trying to sharpen on that for fear of ruining it. I will give it a go. Heck the worst I could do is have to order another one.

Ric

[WhittlinWit]

Ric, use a light touch if you are using power.

[Callynne]

Â* Â* This isn't about sharpening Dockyard Micro tools but another suggestion. Â*I use mine so much, I end up with all different sizes and shapes out on my work table and have more than once grabbed the tiny U gouge instead of the tiny V gouge...really can mess up the effect I'm going for.
Â* Â* My solution was to mark every other surface on the handle (up by the blade) with a fine line permanent marker. Â*For example I mark a small U around the U gouge, a small V around the V gouge, etc. etc. Â*Really helps to see what is what for anyone as blind as me! Â*Callynne

[AlArchie]

Another tip for 'marking' knives. I have several of those double edge convex/concave blades and one each of concave and convex blades. The one edge ones are no problem, but every so often I used to pick up a double and try to push the back of the blade with my thumb. fortunately no serious damage was done, but it coulda happened. Sooooo..... I painted the end of the handles on the double edgers bright red. If I have a Red one I know it's sharp on both sides. doesn't look too cool but Hey, better red paint that red body fluid, right?

Al

Ah, thanks for the 'marking' ideas, you guys. I run into the same type of problem, with a bunch of mini and micro gouges lying on the workbench. Duh...it never occurred to me to mark them somehow :-)

Teri

[WhittlinWit]

The ones marked with blood should be handled carefully.