Tyler Howell
10-02-2004, 2:11 PM
Life of an Apprentice!
Lapping, lapping and more Lapping.:eek:
I'm into the third week of my WW Unplugged class at the Local Woodcraft.
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=12080 (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=12080)
As luck would have it, our instructor did an apprenticeship in a traditional WW shop with old German & Swedish WW masters. The masters were very protective of there, tools, skills and techniques. Tom's intro consisted of sweeping lapping stones and more sweeping. Many interesting stories. included with our instruction.
To date we have learned Neander tool selection, identifying traits of antique treasures, and many methods of lapping/sharpening/honing out tools. We were even introed to some electron burning sharpening devices.
To date I've:
developed some good care and feeding techniques of Neander tools
established a sharpening station in my shop
come to know my Irwin/Marples Chisels aren't plug and play
discovered my flea market treasures are very common
found out my # 7 Stanley Jointer was made in 1892
learned the joys of Pairing.
Taken on the task of fine tuning all my sharps. It's a cool crisp day in the Minniapple. Great way to warm up the shop. :cool:
Lapping, lapping and more Lapping.:eek:
I'm into the third week of my WW Unplugged class at the Local Woodcraft.
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=12080 (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=12080)
As luck would have it, our instructor did an apprenticeship in a traditional WW shop with old German & Swedish WW masters. The masters were very protective of there, tools, skills and techniques. Tom's intro consisted of sweeping lapping stones and more sweeping. Many interesting stories. included with our instruction.
To date we have learned Neander tool selection, identifying traits of antique treasures, and many methods of lapping/sharpening/honing out tools. We were even introed to some electron burning sharpening devices.
To date I've:
developed some good care and feeding techniques of Neander tools
established a sharpening station in my shop
come to know my Irwin/Marples Chisels aren't plug and play
discovered my flea market treasures are very common
found out my # 7 Stanley Jointer was made in 1892
learned the joys of Pairing.
Taken on the task of fine tuning all my sharps. It's a cool crisp day in the Minniapple. Great way to warm up the shop. :cool: