Chisel Sharpening - Help!

[Delwin D Fandrich]

----- Original Message -----
From: <Walter216@AOL.COM>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: December 17, 2000 6:55 PM
Subject: Re: Chisel Sharpening - Help!


> Terry:
>
> I use a Makita power water stone for repairing chipped blades and general
> sharpening.  I also have a Veritas stone pond and sharpening guide for
when I
> want to do final edges by hand.  Finally, I have a leather "power strop"
that
> I chuck up in a drill press for touching up the edge during a lengthy
carving
> session.
>
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As do I.  And, if you'll break down and buy the 6000 grit wheel for the
Makita you'll find you can put a mirror finish on almost anything.

I'd like to hear more about the 'power strop,' though.

Del