Razor Sharp Tools - Lapping Technique Videos

[Bohdan]

Hello Peter - excellent videos.

Some time ago I bought a knife sharpening tool and the manufacturers recommendation for the "lubricant" was that it was not there to lubricate but to wash away the debris and it was important, especially on oilstones, to use something that would not dry out and clog the abrasive.

Their recommendation was a mixture of kerosene and neatsfoot oil in a ratio of 1 to 2. I have been using this mixture in my sharpening and it works extremely well. It will even restore old clogged up stones to like new.

 

[Stone Message]

Now that is a great tip - as long as you can find that oil.

Peter

 

[Bohdan]

The oil is commonly used on leather goods such as saddles and bridles as a softer. Should be readily available at any store that supplies the horse trade.

 

[waho6o9]

The drill attachment for the Tormek is a must have IMHO.

There's a vast difference between drill sharp and Tormek
drill sharp.  [wink]
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[Stone Message]

I have a Tormek with almost every attachment and extra. I keep forgetting to put it on ebay as I have not touched it since starting the lapping method. Anyone in the UK interested send me a PM !

Peter

 

[Brent Taylor]

Thanks again, Peter. I was thinking I was the only person that learned to lap and used a micro bevel on the backside of my tools. I was taught back in the late 70's by an art teacher at college. He also taught me Euro casework and design. He was a wonder person. Brent

 

[Stone Message]

Thanks again, Peter. I was thinking I was the only person that learned to lap and used a micro bevel on the backside of my tools. I was taught back in the late 70's by an art teacher at college. He also taught me Euro casework and design. He was a wonder person. Brent

I think I may have mentioned it in the film, my late brother (he was still with us when I made the film) encouraged me to do it a long time ago but I was let down by a rubbish honing guide. The Veritas one has changed all that.

Peter

 

[Slartibartfass]

Thx for the good review/advice/discussion. Sharpening was an area where I was a novice at best. Now I am also lighter in my wallet....

 

[Stone Message]

Do not worry, Fartyslaterbas, you know it makes sense.

Peter

 

[rljatl]

Do not worry, Fartyslaterbas, you know it makes sense.

Peter

Lol.  [big grin]

 

[Stone Message]

Do not worry, Fartyslaterbas, you know it makes sense.

Peter

Lol.  [big grin]

Oops...next time I will do a cut and paste - I am doing this to help keep Peter H's spirits up !

Peter

 

[Slartibartfass]

Good one, although this one does not show up in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe. Don't forget your towel.....

 

[Stone Message]

Good one, although this one does not show up in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe. Don't forget your towel.....

I have every episode on CD - I have my towel, The Book and I remember the Ford Prefect before Douglas got his hands on it.

Anyway, this is for Peter H - many thanks Barfyslackass. Slartibartfass Slartibartfast won an award for Norway.

Peter

 

[Slartibartfass]

I know about the "t"at the end. Unfortunately when I first started using the name online a long time ago the first time registering the correct version was already taken. So I changed it to "fass" at the end which is a wordplay in German for (beer) barrel.....

 

[wow]

Mr. Parfitt:

Thanks to you, I was at our local FleetFarm this weekend (a farm/hunting/tool store) and picked up a small container of pure Neetsfoot oil to use for sharpening. Now I need to get the honing guide.

I think this is the smallest amount of money that you and your posts have ever cost me!

[big grin]

 

[Stone Message]

I know about the "t"at the end. Unfortunately when I first started using the name online a long time ago the first time registering the correct version was already taken. So I changed it to "fass" at the end which is a wordplay in German for (beer) barrel.....

Please forgive me for making fun of the name - I thought that it looked odd and must confess that I had to check whether it really was an "s" or a "t" at the end. So beer barrel it is then.

Cheers.

Peter

 

[Stone Message]

Mr. Parfitt:

Thanks to you, I was at our local FleetFarm this weekend (a farm/hunting/tool store) and picked up a small container of pure Neetsfoot oil to use for sharpening. Now I need to get the honing guide.

I think this is the smallest amount of money that you and your posts have ever cost me!

[big grin]

...they always shoot the messenger !

If it helps to prepare you, the kit in the video that I am working on now will cost you about £500 but the video that follows will only cost you £15 and some workshop scrap.

Maybe there should be a hardship fund for Festool addicts.

Peter

 

[Slartibartfass]

Peter, no offense taken. Actually found it quite hilarious. As always the answer to all you questions is 42.

 

[Stone Message]

Peter, no offense taken. Actually found it quite hilarious. As always the answer to all you questions is 42.

It was a bit of fun. I am very impressed with you sign off line or whatever it is called - the links really work. Excellent. If you ever come to England we must get together for a beer - and discuss lapping techniques of course.

Peter

 

[Slartibartfass]

Next time I'm in London I'll let you know. Been to the UK already twice this year on business. Thought about the signature line discussion and thought to do something useful. Dusted off my old HTML coding skills. At JFK on my way to Munich (Octoberfest). Malte