Re: sharpening trimming tools

I use a flat file down the chamfer towards the cutting edge, then take
off the burr filing inwards on the flat towards the cutting edge, not
away from it. The very slight *tooth* the file gives the tool helps the
edge to cut cleanly and last longer.

Steve
Bath
UK


In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Lindsay
MacArthur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
>I use an electric tool grinder.  You can find them at your local
>hardware store for not too much ($25ish).  The one I have has two
>grinding wheels (I think that's standard)---one is more course than
>the other, don't use that one.  I enjoy my grinder and my tools last
>much longer.  Besides, it's a good excuse to go to the hardware store
>and buy more power tools.
>
>On Thu, 06 Nov 2003 21:53:45 GMT, "Alexis Yildir" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>wrote:
>
>>Hello all,
>>    I have read that the sharper the trimming tool, the better the trim but
>>how do I go about sharpening my tools (Kemperer)? Thank you in advance for
>>sharing your advice and experience.
>>
>>Alexis in Winnipeg, Manitoba
>>
>

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Steve Mills
Bath
UK