Originally Posted by
Cameron Wood
You could say the same thing about sharpening: Don't try fixing a problem when it might be OK. You could mess up the iron trying to sharpen it. Just rub some wax on it, it's good enough.
Sharpness is easy to test. Sometimes it is easy to see by eye.
Flatness can also be checked with tools and knowledgable examination.
It helps to know what problem needs to be fixed before starting to fix it.
jtk
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