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Hi Wesley I think most of us has been there done that. I also worked on a Work Mate until I built my “Paul Sellers” style bench. The Work mate is a handy tool but for chopping not so much as it is light and bouncy. I sharpen all my chisel’s ( except Mortice Chisel’s which I use 35* ) between 25 – 30*, I sharpen Free Handed mostly and no back bevel.
I ordered ( 2 ) of the Eze – Lap diamond stones and hopefully will be here Today. My sharpening media is Sigma Power Water Stones up to 8000 grit and a leather strop. I have had great results but it does take some practice.
Steve
PS: I wanted to try Diamond Stones and also use them for when I travel so “no mess” to speak of.