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   WillGeorge | Sep 28, 2005 11:40pm | #1

   Sorry for the late post.. I have a 'GOOD' Mill file.. I just pass on the file when I think it not working right.. I hardly ever burnish unless it is really figured/bad grain wood!

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   MichaelPB | Sep 29, 2005 01:27am | #2

   I haven't seen the video but I use a lot of files.  He is probably using a single cut SMOOTH mill file and "draw filing" which is holding the file perpendicular to the edge (90 deg) and drawing it over the edge.  Done correctly, it produces a very fine finish.

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   scooter1 | Sep 29, 2005 01:38am | #3

   Veritas has a jig which holds a small file and another which holds a small round carbide burnishing tool, for a 2 step process.Regards, Scooter"I may be drunk, but you're crazy, and I'll be sober tomorrow." WC Fields, "Its a Gift" 1934

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   UnclePaul | Sep 29, 2005 03:18am | #4

   I haven't seen Mr. Adams Sharpen his scraper,but I absolutely cannot achieve the same results from filing only.I started out just filing and burnishing. The results I get from using water stones have made a world of difference to me.The shavings that come off the scraper are tissue thin and clean.I even sounds different.I use a block of wood to help me keep the scraper vertical when honing the edge,keeping it at 90' is key.It takes time at first , but the edges are polished and crisp before I use the burnisher.A polished, lightly oiled burnisher(not a screwdriver) turn the edge with ease.

   Remember, what works for me may not work for the next person.Just best to experiment and find your comfort level. 

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   dirtstirrer | Sep 29, 2005 08:11am | #5

   Guess I'm a hillbilly.  I only file, no hone, then use a screwdriver to turn the bur.  Works for me.  Honing and and a real burnisher may work better, I don't know, never had the need to find out.

    

   Steve
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   EdHarrison | Sep 29, 2005 04:33pm | #6

   I agree with you, Steve.  I was "overthinking" my scraper sharpening for a long time until I read the simple way to do it effectively on another forum. 

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   dirtstirrer | Sep 29, 2005 05:06pm | #7

   Hi Ed,

   Was your name formerly Ed from Mississippi? 

    Steve

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   EdHarrison | Sep 29, 2005 05:42pm | #8

   Yep.  Pretty good odds that I'll be "Ed From Pensacola" by next spring, damn the hurricanes, full speed ahead!...take care.

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   BobOehler | Sep 29, 2005 09:26pm | #9

   Hi all:

   Here's what I do

   I use a fine single cut mill file

   I file the card edge using the whole file to make sure the card edge is flat.

   Then I draw file to give a nice surface finish.

   Burnish the flats first then at a lite angle off the edge like 5°

   My burnisher is a valve out of a automobile engine.  I just use the stem.  This has worked great for years.

   If the wood is highly figured or has a real grain problem I will run the card edge over a 800 grit oil stone (with oil)  then burnish as above. 

   I know it's quick down and dirty but hey it works.  If you do a good job of draw filing then the finish is that of a 400ish grit stone.  Burnishing the flat raises the burr to the edge and then burnishing to card edge creats a nice smooth hook that cuts smooth and clean.  But if you just burnish the card edge the finish will not be as smooth.

    

   take care

   Bob Oehler