tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421012727480303339.post104411448810032529..comments2024-03-05T19:18:58.205+11:00Comments on ~ the love of wood ~: Schwarz on SharpeningDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05240874505954111506noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421012727480303339.post-61177472476969963952012-07-26T04:37:15.830+10:002012-07-26T04:37:15.830+10:00I wish I'd had this advice a couple years ago....I wish I'd had this advice a couple years ago. Learning to sharpen is almost overwhelming - there are so many options and techniques people swear by.<br /><br />I'm still no expert, but I did relax about it somewhat once I picked a method and started *doing* instead of *reading*.<br /><br />I think I will take this advice and stop wondering if I should have picked a different way.Joe Helmshttp://www.cordlessimpactdriverhq.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421012727480303339.post-5251016934252630822012-06-02T11:11:06.479+10:002012-06-02T11:11:06.479+10:00I'm a prime example of this. I started with O...I'm a prime example of this. I started with Oilstones, and despite everyone and their dog telling me to switch to waterstones I stuck with it. I kept at it, working through the frustration until I got it figured out.<br /><br />Now, sharpening is super easy for me, and I can get it done quick and easy by hand.<br /><br />It took me a while to get it right, and I had to get a quality Arkansas Transparent stone to finally get it working. (You really do get what you pay for).<br /><br />Pick a system, stick with it, buy quality and keep practicing... It works.<br /><br />badgerBadger Woodworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18259857649096197619noreply@blogger.com