Paul Saffold
03-17-2012, 9:55 AM
I had been using the simple $10 clamp-on jig with the board to set the correct angle and then another setting to get a microbevel. (This method is most clearly shown on one of LN's youtube videos.) This has worked for me and was the first time I could get consistent results and I was happy to finally get edges really sharp.
I read on Steve Branam's blog, closegrain dot com, about another way to sharpen. The posting is under techniques, on the right column, and is "The Grimsdale Method". I read it and thought I'd give it a try someday. And then promptly forgot about it. Then when I went to the Woodworking show at Fredericksburg, VA and saw Paul Sellers sharpening this way I knew I had to try it. No jigs, no microbevel, and very quick. I use the same stones I've been using, so there was nothing to buy.
I use MDF with green compound (LeeValley) for my strop. No leather.
I'm happy to have evolved to jig-less sharpening without a hollow grind as many of you already do. I know this may not be for everyone,but you might want to give it a try.
I read on Steve Branam's blog, closegrain dot com, about another way to sharpen. The posting is under techniques, on the right column, and is "The Grimsdale Method". I read it and thought I'd give it a try someday. And then promptly forgot about it. Then when I went to the Woodworking show at Fredericksburg, VA and saw Paul Sellers sharpening this way I knew I had to try it. No jigs, no microbevel, and very quick. I use the same stones I've been using, so there was nothing to buy.
I use MDF with green compound (LeeValley) for my strop. No leather.
I'm happy to have evolved to jig-less sharpening without a hollow grind as many of you already do. I know this may not be for everyone,but you might want to give it a try.