Mortise Chisel Sharpening Set

[MilDoc]

If you have a mortiser, sharpening the chisels is a must for accurate work. Rockler has a 3-piece set on sale:

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=11153

[agent511]

I saw that. I just placed an order with Rockler, but did not get this.

Is this set an effective way to sharpen the mortise chisels?

[Tom Miller]

Yep, I mentioned this earlier, buried way down in the Rockler sale thread, but it deserves repeating.

I like that this set has the 220 AND the 600 grit; nice combo. It works very well, with a very solid handle. I can't think of a better way to sharpen these chisels.

Regards,
Tom

[Imadunatic]

I use mine in my drill press at 250 RPM, add a little mineral oil if it starts to clog up. Mortises are so much easier to push through now, I cant imagine the strain i was putting on the whole works before.

A little jig to hold them straight was all that was needed, very similar to a dowel holding jig. Two holes in line with a bandsaw kerf cut between them and a clamp on the one end. It takes all of 3 minutes or so to put a keen edge on my chisels now. I would imagine now that the angle on my mortise chisels match this set i could easily do it by hand. But then I wouldnt get to use the little jig. lol

Kevin

[meika123]

Me too.

Dave in NC

[Tom Miller]

A little jig to hold them straight was all that was needed, very similar to a dowel holding jig.

I was considering making a setup just like that. Good to know it works!


Regards,
Tom

[Rounder]

Anyone notice the "T" track sets are on sale for $10.99?