Veritas MK II Honing guide

[poolhound]

I recieved my MK II today and took it for a little test run. I was very impressed, not that it should have been suprizing given all the great things I have heard about it. I really like the bulk and weight it makes it easy to apply pressure and roll it true.

I gave a quick tune up to one of my chisels and experimenmted with the microbevel knob - so easy to use

I did notice that it took the microbevel at least a 1/4" up from the edge. I guess I took too many passes, probably half a dozen at most is all you need.

What have other users found the best way to add the microbevel?

[shoottx]

Very Cool

I am glad you like it. As I said before it is one of the best investments I have made in tools.

In adding the micro bevel, after turning the knob, I set the MKII down and pull it backwards a couple of trips and then look at the blade to see how far up the blade the micro bevel has set.

Just trial and error. What I do know is if you get aggressive in adding the micro bevel, you can tear up the sand paper or dig into stones.

[Uncle Cracker]

The microbevel only takes one or two passes (two light ones worked best for me). Just eyeball the "shiny strip" to make sure it's not skewed. Too much microbevel means you will have to take more material off the next time you sharpen...

[dkerfoot]

The microbevel only takes one or two passes (two light ones worked best for me). Just eyeball the "shiny strip" to make sure it's not skewed. Too much microbevel means you will have to take more material off the next time you sharpen...

Ditto... Keep your microbevel... well, micro.

[poolhound]

Thanks for the feedback, I thought I might have go overboard with too many strokes on the microbevel. I will be working my way through all my planes and chisels this weekend.

I know there is some special attachment from Vertias for spokeshave blades but has anybody found a way to us the MK II without it?

[dbhost]

That's one on my wishlist... I saw a demo of that at the Home Show and it makes honing look ultra easy...

My 1/2" chisel is getting a bit dull nowadays. I need to sharpen it soon...

[crokett]

I have one and love mine. If I can sharpen a chisel with it, anybody can.

[dkerfoot]

One thing to consider is to sharpen the chisel with no microbevel. Use it. When it starts to dull, lay the bevel flat on your sandpaper or stone or whatever, lift it just a hair and give it a stroke or two - instant microbevel.

Much faster than putting the jig on every time.

I'll do that five or six times before putting it back in the jig and flattening the bevel again.

[scmhogg]

I just got the slightly rounded accessory roller. It is perfect for making plane blades slightly convex.

Steve