How-To
Sharpening: Hollow Grind or Flat Grind?
The advantages and disadvantages of these types of grind, in part five of this 8-part series answering your questions about sharpening
The founder and director of the Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking answers questions from readers about keeping hand-tool blades sharp–with demonstrations and explanations of time-saving techniques.
Question: Do you recommend a hollow grind or a flat grind for chisels and plane irons?
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Videos in the Series
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Sharpening: The Scary Sharp MethodMarch 26, 2008 -
Sharpening Curved Blade EdgesMarch 27, 2008 -
Sharpening: Honing GuidesMarch 27, 2008 -
Burnishing a Gooseneck ScraperMarch 27, 2008 -
Sharpening: Hollow Grind or Flat Grind?March 28, 2008 -
Sharpening: Stropping BladesMarch 28, 2008 -
Sharpening: Different Bevel AnglesMarch 28, 2008 -
Sharpening: A2 vs. O1 SteelMarch 28, 2008
Comments
Hi Bob, Could I put the chisel in the honing guide and use the guide against the grinder fence instead of my un-calibrated finger?
What is a "White Friable Wheel"? Is it aluminum oxide or silicon carbide? What grit are you using? 80,120, 220 ? What is the speed of the 6" wheel 1750 or 3600?
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