as a retired furniture maker who trained on oil stones and used them for decades, i can tell you they are a pain in the bum compared to diamond stones. since being introduced to diamond stones i have never used anything else. so quick to hone with a final polish on a strop. it means i can take a dull chisel for instance, and be back at work in under a minute. and no time spent flattening stones.
I purchased the diamond plate and used it to sharpen all my chisels, plane blades and card scrapers. I am extremely satisfied with its use and results. Being a former toolmaker I know that stones have wear issues and are difficult to keep flat. Once I saw this video I knew this was the right sharpening system for me since I compared to all other methods out there. Now that I have my hand tools sharpened it will allow me to touch them up easily when needed and no need to have many different stone grits.
Nice Eagle 66. There appears to be two thoughts on waterstone storage. Store them in water at all times...or just soak them in water before use and then let them dry out after you're done. The Japanese stones I inherited from my dad all came with paperwork stating "DO NOT STORE IN WATER", so seeing your stones being stored in water is interesting. Thankfully he also had a pretty high quality flattening stone so these 2"+ thick water stones SHOULD last me a while...I hope...LOL
I have and use all of the stones you review. One thing or two that seems to be missing. First Norton make a dedicated flattening stone. Flattens very fast. Next no mention of the unicorn sharpening. It is interesting and very effective to finish the edge,
I have top end, water stones, Oil stones and yet do 99% of my hand tool sharpening with my Worksharp. I'd suggest not using the word "BEST" unless you offer more of a range of ways to get it done. My $0.02.
I'm not a fan of powered sharpening solutions...unless you're talking about initial grinding. I had a Worksharp (WS3000) and did not enjoy it. It was too easy to screw up an edge, and even after buying after-market diamond stones for it, I could never get an edge as sharp as I could with bench stones (diamond, water, oil, etc.). I guess I should clarify, but "to me" these are the best way to sharpen 🙂.
Let me add a comment the reason that water is use water or coolant also call soluble oil water and oil using water it wear the stone very quickly cause the blade it doesn't brake what I mean by that oil brake the surface of any metal a few microns of the surface unlike water doesn't , and diamond stone is not a real diamond is synthetic , like ceramic or carbide my suggestion is use oil as much you guys can stone will last longer and will sharp better I worked in metallurgy for over 45 years my Humboldt opinion if I can help made a comment
Having declared my dissatisfaction with this sharpener last night th-cam.com/users/postUgkxDcr-y2Pf6xdnrFHrSP7dl9kpKaCozcSQ I thought about the problem some more. It occurred to me that I might be undoing each attempt at achieving a sharp edge by the repeated attempts. So, I tried to clean up the unsatisfactory result by honing with only positions 3 and 4.Miracle!! A really nicely sharpened chef's knife, more than enough to handle my needs. Admittedly, it did not reach professionally sharpened razor-fineness, but it is now significantly sharper than it was. A bout of breaking down carrots convinced me. So, major apologies to the manufacturer, Amazon, and all happy and potential owners! Follow the directions: don't buy it if you have ceramic blades; and don't overwork your knife blade.
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as a retired furniture maker who trained on oil stones and used them for decades, i can tell you they are a pain in the bum compared to diamond stones. since being introduced to diamond stones i have never used anything else. so quick to hone with a final polish on a strop. it means i can take a dull chisel for instance, and be back at work in under a minute. and no time spent flattening stones.
This was a very nice overview of the different types of sharpening stones available for woodworkers.
I purchased the diamond plate and used it to sharpen all my chisels, plane blades and card scrapers. I am extremely satisfied with its use and results. Being a former toolmaker I know that stones have wear issues and are difficult to keep flat. Once I saw this video I knew this was the right sharpening system for me since I compared to all other methods out there. Now that I have my hand tools sharpened it will allow me to touch them up easily when needed and no need to have many different stone grits.
This is so well explained, thank you!
Nice Eagle 66. There appears to be two thoughts on waterstone storage. Store them in water at all times...or just soak them in water before use and then let them dry out after you're done. The Japanese stones I inherited from my dad all came with paperwork stating "DO NOT STORE IN WATER", so seeing your stones being stored in water is interesting. Thankfully he also had a pretty high quality flattening stone so these 2"+ thick water stones SHOULD last me a while...I hope...LOL
I have and use all of the stones you review. One thing or two that seems to be missing. First Norton make a dedicated flattening stone. Flattens very fast. Next no mention of the unicorn sharpening. It is interesting and very effective to finish the edge,
what is the best way to get a glass finish for a coffee table and what ate the products to use
thank you! super overview.
I was expecting to see some results. Maybe a razorblade sharpened with a dimond plate
It would have been helpful to add links to the products you just showed? Surprised you didn't!
How do you clean the stones
Soap and water with a brush for oil stones, the diamond stones come with a rubber stone cleaner!
How many comments have accused you of copying the Woodsmith video? 🤣
Shhhhhh 😂
I have top end, water stones, Oil stones and yet do 99% of my hand tool sharpening with my Worksharp. I'd suggest not using the word "BEST" unless you offer more of a range of ways to get it done. My $0.02.
I'm not a fan of powered sharpening solutions...unless you're talking about initial grinding. I had a Worksharp (WS3000) and did not enjoy it. It was too easy to screw up an edge, and even after buying after-market diamond stones for it, I could never get an edge as sharp as I could with bench stones (diamond, water, oil, etc.). I guess I should clarify, but "to me" these are the best way to sharpen 🙂.
thanks
Let me add a comment the reason that water is use water or coolant also call soluble oil water and oil using water it wear the stone very quickly cause the blade it doesn't brake what I mean by that oil brake the surface of any metal a few microns of the surface unlike water doesn't , and diamond stone is not a real diamond is synthetic , like ceramic or carbide my suggestion is use oil as much you guys can stone will last longer and will sharp better I worked in metallurgy for over 45 years my Humboldt opinion if I can help made a comment
Man made oil stones cut faster than your natural ones, and are far less expensive.
Having declared my dissatisfaction with this sharpener last night th-cam.com/users/postUgkxDcr-y2Pf6xdnrFHrSP7dl9kpKaCozcSQ I thought about the problem some more. It occurred to me that I might be undoing each attempt at achieving a sharp edge by the repeated attempts. So, I tried to clean up the unsatisfactory result by honing with only positions 3 and 4.Miracle!! A really nicely sharpened chef's knife, more than enough to handle my needs. Admittedly, it did not reach professionally sharpened razor-fineness, but it is now significantly sharper than it was. A bout of breaking down carrots convinced me. So, major apologies to the manufacturer, Amazon, and all happy and potential owners! Follow the directions: don't buy it if you have ceramic blades; and don't overwork your knife blade.