I would like to start using the scary sharp method for sharpening my chisels, plane blades, etc. I’m having no problem getting the flat substrate (e.g., float glass, TS extension wing, etc.), but the sand paper is another issue.
If I recall correctly from the recent FWW article that was posted on the web and other on-line descriptions of the method, you can get rolls of adhesive-backed, aluminum oxide sand paper. I haven’t been able to find any such rolls, adhesive backed or otherwise. Anyone have any convenient sources? Web/mail order is obviously fine — I’m in the San Francisco Bay Area, so any local sources would also be great. Thanks. -Jens
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Hillen,
Try WW Warehouse for the rolls of sandpaper. For the finer grits, you need to go to the automotive. You can also buy some glue spray and handle all the sanpaper that way.
Klingspoor has the whole setup for you for about $60. Go to
http://www.woodworkingshop.com/
Hillen
Dick an I have the same source. Klingspors. You might also consider a small strop. If you need green rouge, Highland Hardware is the source. http://www.highlandhardware.com
Regards...
sarge..jt
Hi Hillen,
Porter Cable makes self adhering sandpaper on rolls for its palm sander line and I've found that it works quite well for this process. It has just enough adhesive to keep it in place on the glass, yet it comes right off when you have to change it.
In addition to the sources previously mentioned here, you can also get it from Woodcraft and even Amazon, since it took over Tool Crip.
Bill
Jens - I have used two methods, both work ok. One is to just use wet & dry sandpaper, and use water to adhere the paper to the glass (I have a large piece of 1/4" glass and it works fine). The other is to use 3m spray adhesive on the back of the paper. It's a more solid method than the water-only, but it seems to work ok for chisels, plane blades, etc.
I gave it a go and really like this system. I bought some glass locally, $20 I think and got these sandpaper rolls from amazon.com- they work really really well.
Porter-Cable 740001201 Stikit Abrasive Roll 120 Grit Sandpaper
There are different grits but that will get you started!
Just curious
I have always used carborundum and natural stones for sharpening. I just don't see sand paper doing a better job than a good set of bench stones.
I guess I'm set in my ways
Ron
Ron,
There's no doubt that stones do a fantastic job, but for those of us who don't have big wallets (or are just plain cheap) Scary Sharp is a great method that requires very little investment. Heck, for $10 one can duplicate the equivalent of hundreds of dollars worth of stones. Besides that, no maintenance is required. Not bad.http://www2.fwi.com/~krumy/scary/copyof.htm
Jeff
As someone noted, you can just use spray adhesive to hold the paper on the glass. I use 800-2000 grit paper to polish my cutting edges, after using a combination India stone to hone those edges that have been ground. Despite being a dyed in the wool traditionalist, I have found the sandpaper method to give excellent results. One other thing I read about and now swear by is diamond paste. The diamond paste gives an incredibly sharp edge, that while it doesn’t seem to improve the quality of the surface left by the cutting edge, it does seem to reduce the effort needed to push the tool.
Rob Millard
3M makes self-adhesive rolls of sandpaper. I don't have the serial numbers at hand, but I do know they're available in several different grits; each is about 3" wide; perfect for scary sharp.
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McFeely's carries it- SandSharp Peel & Stick Sharpening System with 240 to 1200 grit. http://www.mcfeelys.com they have a lot of other stuff you'll undoubtedly learn you can't live without, too- like the festool line and the best selection of square drive screws anywhere. (don't tell your spouse i sent you there)
m
Museum of woodworking tools got a selection of 3M PSA (Pressure Sensitive Adhesive) abrasives selected for it's ability to scarpen and polish metal.
I got a set and that 3M abrasive film is the best I have tried using the scary scarp method. I put my waterstones away now, tired of constantly flattening them. Scary scarp really does the job !!
You can order it online. This link will take you right to it: http://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/Merchant/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=toolshop&Product_Code=ST-MAF.XX&Category_Code=THS
Ole
.... I Love the smell of sawdust in the morning....
ORH,
I have been tring to find a source for the 3m micro abrasive film, it works great.. But up to now I could not find a replacement source for the product Many thanks..
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