Sharpening drawknives has always been a problem. Mostly because they are long, the handles get in the way and it is very easy for body parts to find the sharp edge. Several nights ago, one of the drowning in snot and can't sleep ones, I came across a drawknife sharpening video where the presenter used an elevated stone holder. I can't remember who made the video but I thought that's a good idea, I'll steal it. Of course because I've ridden in the short bus most of my life probably everyone is already using elevated stone holders. Whatever.
While digging around in the "tool room" yesterday I found a couple of old wood stone holders that if glued together would/should make an elevated stone holder for use with drawknives.
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Of course I tell myself that if it works I'll make a prettier one. I can be big on self delusion, if it works I expect I'll still be using it a year from now.
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