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   AZMO | Feb 23, 2010 10:16pm | #1

   I have a Jet and use it to set up a preliminary concave bevel. I use my stones to get things sharp. The Jet stone is too coarse for a real edge IMO. The buffing wheel will put a polish on it, but when you look at it close, it is full of scratch marks. It takes only a few minutes with wet stones that sit in water to sharpen them back to shape unless your drop your chisel on the concrete floor.  The learning curve... all comes down to a bit of practice with what you have.

   With the Bevel set, I hit the 1200 Japanesse stone, the 4000 and then the 8000 Norton stone. I use the Veritas holder to get the micro bevel. Remember to get the back as well with the 8000. It won't be sharp unless both sides are honed.

   AZMO

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   popawheelie | Feb 24, 2010 06:13pm | #2

   There must be 100s of way to do it. With that said.....

   I've used my dremel along side of my stones on occasion.

   You use the dremel to create a concave area in the middle of the bevel.

   Then when you go back to the stone you have alot less material to take off.

   It cut the time on the stones way down. But you need a dremel tool.

   If you don't have a big budget it's nice to have tools that are multi purpose and not so much $$$.

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   cowtown | Feb 25, 2010 01:22am | #3

   before you spend a nicle more in yer search for sharpening nirvana, buddy, one of the posts mentioned screy sharp, and I'd avise you to pursue that path. There is a great long web history, possibly dating back to Fww or FHB of early vintage. Investigate and follow the path and you'll save yerself a whack of cash and become the neighbourhood sharpening guru to boot.

   Eric in Calgary

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   Jfrostjr | Feb 25, 2010 09:34am | #4

   BrentD is on the mark.

   The WorkSharp is so quick and handy, you just automatically keep your tools sharper ALL the time, rather than putting off "the sharpening chore". IMHO