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How do I sharpen carving gauges? (feddit.de)

submitted 1 year ago by alleycat@feddit.de to c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

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I have multiple gauges with varying curvature. I fear that if I use a flat stone, the curvature might get irregular.

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[–] OtisRamflow@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Mini belt sander/sharpener, belt should contour to the blade shape. I got a cheap one from Amazon works well for most tools.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07CVN8HV5?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

[–] merde@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

belt sander removes too much material very quickly

[–] OtisRamflow@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Variable speed and fine grit. I have used the one I linked a ton to sharpen all sorts of tools. Also it's literally listed as a tool sharpener.