[BobD]

Hi everyone,
We're launching a new column in the magazine called "Woodchips." Basically, it's going to be a collection of tips and little factoids about a specific topic. For the inagural column, we're focusing on sharpening.

In each issue, I'm going to post a poll about the topic featured in the Woodchips. Please choose your most-used sharpening method. If your method isn't listed, please note what you use here in the thread.

Bob

[xsailer]

BobD, I will be very interested in your comments. I checked "Others" on your list of methods because I use all of the methods you list, at different times. For the most used method thou I would say I use Power. I would like to use just one method but it doesn't work out that way.

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

That needs to be a multiple choice Bob....I use scarysharp, and power and when I am making a knife....I use everything in the shop LOL

[BobD]

I'm looking for the PRIMARY method you use...if you could choose only one method for the rest of your life...what would you use!

Bob

[kitaye]

I use ceramic stones for my knives. I suspect I'll use ceramic on my gouges too, once I get a set of shaped stones.

[dryheat]

I agree, if you want it to be accurate it should be multible choice. Most of the carvers I know use power for chisels and such but stick to scary sharpe and leather hones for knives. Just my opinion.

Ed

[Ashbys]

Not a lot of time to sharpen anymore so there is only one way ....speed power.

But I stll strop by hand even after buffing the edge.

Ash

[Colin_Partridge]

Never could get that shapening down. One method for me and one only. He lives in Seattle Washington and his name is Rick Ferry (Little Shavers). Although I can hone my knifes and chisels and put hte edge back on them. When they get to where I have honed them too much and the angle is all wrong I pack them up and send them to Rick. I know I have to do without them for a few weeks but it is all worth it when I get them back
Colin

[BobD]

Upon further review...I've adjusted the choices a bit. If you'd like to change your vote, PM me.

Bob

[GaryMc]

Rough sharpening with diamond stones, or 1" belt sander, finish with buffing wheel or strops.
GaryMc