I agree with the fact that a new saw isn't that sharp.  I don't think plane blades, chisel blades, or saws are accurately "honed" to the best of their ability.
      But, it takes a LOT of time to sharpen a saw correctly. I've always had problems with skipping a tooth, by accident.  That can throw everything off!  I truly admire anyone that can sharpen various  blades.  It's an acquired skill.
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bird.

Quote from: bird on April 26, 2013, 12:17:25 AM
  I truly admire anyone that can sharpen various  blades.  It's an acquired skill.
cheers
bird.

I agree, I know a guy who can sharpen almost anything very quickly an to such a sharp point to. It's amazing. I can sharpen saws an stuff but Ime not to good at chisels.

My father was the best I have ever seen at sharpening tools, he just had a knack. He could get it so sharp that just handling it the wrong way would end you up in the hospital quick and no questions to ask.

Another talent that I never took advantage of learning from him that is now gone forever, I dont think there is anyone anywhere that could sharpen like he could.

P.S Im not just saying that cause he was my father, its true!

I expect ScottG can sharpen anything to an edge that is superior to anything known to mankind.

Quote from: Nolatoolguy on April 26, 2013, 08:28:06 PM
I can sharpen saws an stuff but Ime not to good at chisels.

Quote from: mrchuck on April 29, 2013, 10:13:34 AM
I expect ScottG can sharpen anything to an edge that is superior to anything known to mankind.

If you are not ScottG and want a sharp chisel (or plane iron), one of these guides from Lee Valley and a waterstone are pretty much foolproof!



http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=51868&cat=1,43072,43078&ap=1