I hone mine at 30° - if that's what you are asking.

In terms of hinges, I had roughly the same problem as you do with an old cabinet I'm (still!) restoring. I was not happy with the existing loose/damaged ones so I removed them, cleaned up the hinge slots with chisels, and filled them in with some scrap maple (I made no attempt to match the color to the old wood). Then I installed piano hinges.

Built with just a few simple tools and inexpensive materials...and lots of desire....I think Mark did a fine job building this hand tool sharpener, especially true when all he had to go by was a few pictures and no measurements or prints..Good job, Mark!!!!

http://www.forums.woodnet.net/ubbthreads...mp;sb=5&o=7

I like it, and I am sure the young lady receiving it will like it even more. Very well executed!!

Close to perfect?



PERFECT!!!!

Good call, thanks Clark.

Yowza!

Rest in Peace, Jamie. You will be missed.

Prayers going out to his family and friends.

Mike,

Excellent progress! Looking forward to seeing the finished project!

John

Mahogany (African?) and quarter sawn sycamore.