That Honing Guide
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Colin Scowen.
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27 January 2020 at 2:44 pm #646655
John Grogan
ParticipantAm I incompetent or what? I’m scratching my head in puzzlement on using this thing. It wasn’t until I looked at modifying the honing guide (per many YouTube videos) did I notice the roller doesn’t ROLL. Therefore when using it on the three DMT stones it becomes flat…see the picture. What’s the point of a roller if it doesn’t roll? Am I missing something?
Peace, JohnDripping Springs, Texas
First met Paul when he lived is Texas. So happy he is active online. We are all blessed for his generosity.
Would be happy to meet anyone in the Austin area who also follows Paul's work.27 January 2020 at 2:55 pm #646658Martin Chapman
ParticipantJohn,
The roller must roll for this guide to work.
Looks like yours is faulty, or maybe it needs lubricating.27 January 2020 at 3:35 pm #646662Colin Scowen
ParticipantMight be worth popping the retaining rings off, and see if it rolls then.
Colin, Czech Rep.
27 January 2020 at 3:50 pm #646664Nikolaj Thøgersen
ParticipantI don’t think it’s ever going to work properly with a flat spot like that. I would return it, if possible.
If not, try to find a couple of ball bearings with the right inner and outer diameter. I did that to mine to keep it from rocking.27 January 2020 at 4:08 pm #646668John Grogan
ParticipantThank you Martin. The roller and the screw seem to be metal on metal but with a lot of finesse and removing the e-clips I was able to get the roller free. With some lubricant it’s rolling but is very rough. I suspect this will continue to freeze up.
Dripping Springs, Texas
First met Paul when he lived is Texas. So happy he is active online. We are all blessed for his generosity.
Would be happy to meet anyone in the Austin area who also follows Paul's work.27 January 2020 at 4:13 pm #646669John Grogan
ParticipantNikolaj; Thanks for the suggestion, however this honing guide is done. I’m not going to try to repair it. Mostly I sharpen free hand and only use a guide for sharpening any iron 3/8” or narrower. Now I’ll probably make my own guide for that purpose.
Dripping Springs, Texas
First met Paul when he lived is Texas. So happy he is active online. We are all blessed for his generosity.
Would be happy to meet anyone in the Austin area who also follows Paul's work.29 January 2020 at 1:51 am #646852TONY WARREN
ParticipantIn addition to what everyone has mentioned, I also modified the guide as seen in this video.
29 January 2020 at 2:55 am #646853Peter Gaffney
ParticipantI’m glad you posted this video. If there’s anything I’ve learned through Paul and on my own, it’s that modern manufacturing techniques do not have quality as the top priority. Modifying this jig, which I have in my sharpening equipment station, will give me a much better feeling about sharpening my 1/4″ and smaller chisels, and my small Record 50 plow plane blades. I did them by hand before and it was…less than successful/acceptable. Thanks again for the post!
29 January 2020 at 6:55 am #646866Colin Scowen
ParticipantI’ve also modified a guide like this. The one I had, from B&Q was very heavy with the paint, so what should have been fairly crisp corners were much more curved. It is worth cleaning this away as well.
Colin, Czech Rep.
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