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(03-06-2023, 07:45 PM)dawoodguy Wrote: Serious question. What is the best way to flatten the back of a 1/8" chisel without it rolling? I have gouged a divot before and rounded edges. Frustrating.....
If you go side to side, I would think it would be tough to avoid rolling. I go front to back, and don't have that problem. The Lee Valley Chisel attachment for the Honing guide is great for keeping the bevel square.
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(03-06-2023, 07:45 PM)dawoodguy Wrote: Serious question. What is the best way to flatten the back of a 1/8" chisel without it rolling? I have gouged a divot before and rounded edges. Frustrating.....
There is just so little bearing surface it''s really easy to want to roll. Lighter pressure may help.
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The key is holding the chisel steady in one position while flattening the back. You don't need to flatten the whole back - only the first 1/2' to 1". Grip the handle firmly and maintain that consistent angle. I like to move the chisel back and forth with the long axis. Apply pressure from your non-dominant hand on top of the chisel just behind the bevel. Check progress periodically and adjust as necessary.
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(03-07-2023, 08:27 AM)AHill Wrote: The key is holding the chisel steady in one position while flattening the back. You don't need to flatten the whole back - only the first 1/2' to 1". Grip the handle firmly and maintain that consistent angle. I like to move the chisel back and forth with the long axis. Apply pressure from your non-dominant hand on top of the chisel just behind the bevel. Check progress periodically and adjust as necessary.
+1 to what Allan said - practice also helps - Best of luck!
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+2..you do not need a honing guide's angle setting...to flatten the back of a chisel...
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Thank you to everyone for your input & suggestions.
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I cut it three times & it's still too short!
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Skewing the chisel will keep it flat.
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Since I free-hand sharpen...I merely lay my index finger on top of the chisel, while doing the back of the chisel..right hand...left hand has a finger tip pressing on the end out by the bevel. I work from the end of a stone...back and forth...
Show me a picture, I'll build a project from that