Sharpening Equipment

We’ve used water stones in our shop for years and find them to produce the sharpest edge in less time than any other sharpening system. Because water stones are softer than other stones, the surface is worn away and fresh abrasive is continually exposed.  The result is a consistently fast cutting surface.

Keep these generously sized, professional quality stones soaking in water and re-flatten occasionally on a flat abrasive surface. Sharpening has never been faster or easier.  Available in coarse (800), medium (1000), medium fine (1200) and polishing (6000) grits.

Waterstones are the fastest and most effective method of sharpening fine edge tools. However, due to their softness, they do require occasional flattening.

Here is a low cost, easy-to-use method for flattening all grits of waterstones. This silicone carbide stone has a hard, long wearing bond and is engineered for superb flatness. Just rub the wet waterstone on the grooved surface until it is perfectly flat.

8″ x 2 1/8″ x 1″

The two piece rubber body keeps stones from sliding around the work surface during honing. The 3″ x 7.5″ holder adjusts to accommodate a wide range of stone sizes.

Description

This simple and affordable honing guide grips the tool by its sides and holds the edge perpendicular to the rollers path.  This makes it easy to maintain a square edge while moving the assembly back and forth across the stone.  Works with all sizes of chisels and plane irons.  Instructions for setting correct bevel angles included.

One round edge and one thin edge make these stones an excellent choice for sharpening carving tools, firmer gouges and turning tools. The India is a man-made stone that quickly shapes and sharpens an edge. The Hard Arkansas is a fine grit natural stone used to hone the edge razor sharp.  The Soft Arkansas is a medium grit natural stone suitable for intermediate sharpening steps.

These useful sharpening stones feature a tapering profile with one concave side and one convex side. Ideal for honing the bevel side and inside of carving gouges. Soak in water before using. Stones are 6″ long and taper from 2 5/16″ to 9/16″ at the small end.

Experienced and professional carvers prefer to finish off the sharpening process by stropping the tool to a razor edge.   This composite strop has a large, flat surface, one rounded edge and a sharp end.  Perfect for all shapes and sizes of carving tools, chisels and plane irons.

Stropping is easy: just sprinkle on a pinch of the abrasive powder and pull the tools edge across the strop.  Your tools will be honed to a new level of sharpness.  Instructions included.

Small Strop:  10″ x 1 1/2″

Large Strop: 12″ x 2 1/2″

Rotate the diamond hone to expose four different grits for any flat sharpening need. Color coded honing surfaces measure 2″ x 6″ and include 200, 300, 400 and 600 grits. The perforated surface keeps the hone clog-free by preventing the build up of metal particles. Just add a light honing oil (see below) to lubricate and clean the honing surfaces. The plastic stand features slip resistant rubber feet.