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Looking at the above with the primary use being to sharpen hand chisels.
Am I being penny wise and pound foolish, or should I look at the say the 8" DuoSharp Bench Stone or even a larger model?
I don't want to break the bank!
Thanks,
Lewis
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10-18-2016, 09:40 AM
(This post was last modified: 10-18-2016, 09:50 AM by rwe2156.)
I would say it is fine for chisels however larger stones would be necessary with the wider plane irons if using a jig. Not an issue if sharpening by hand.
I have a both Duo Sharp mesh and Dia Sharp plate. I much prefer the Dia Sharp. I believe they are more efficient simply because there is more grit per surface area.
Also, I've found narrow chisels (1/4 & 1/16) easily hang up in the mesh so I have to use one way motion dragging the edge toward me (which increases error for me). After using them for a few years, I am also having some doubts as to the longevity.
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2x6" is okay ,I have only used the DMT stone once. I borrowed it at work ,my finish tools were on another job. I sharpened a jointer plane iron.It worked but I prefer a continous diamond plate,not spots of diamonds like the DMT.
I got a sharper edge with my General diamond stone I bought 50 years ago.
mike
