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could you use the svs 50 closed end jig to get the tanto portion of the blade sharpened?

according to Jeff's demo video you can use the jig but need to changed the diameter of the angle master to 220mm. check the demo.http://www.sharptoolsusa.com/demo.php?vidID=3&speed=bb Also once you have the angle right put some pressure on the honing wheel the leather is quite forgiving and use the Tormek compound it cuts faster than others that I have used.

It takes me about 10 to 15 min to do a complete sharpening for a 3/4 inch chisel. I hope this answers your questions.

side note: when I am done I can see my self in the chisel and there are very very little scratches. Also are you doing a Micro bevel?

  how long are you spending with the tip at the edge. I know that I have had this problem when concentrating on the tips of my 12" chef knives causing me to re-true the wheel. Are you shaping or sharpening that could be an issue too. I have done about 30 chef knives and 10 pocket knives and I re-trued twice only because I had refresh the wheel with all the steel I was grinding away. I do however notice that the edges are more susceptible to wear then the middle.

I have had my Tormek for about 1 month and love the hell out of it. 

sorry about that jeff.

The problem is that the chisel is not square.

Hello all,
I am having trouble sharpening my 1/4 inch craftsman chisel. I have done the following.

1. read previous posted and tried there suggestions. I insured that the chisel is flush against the jig and checked to insure it has not moved.

2. checked that the stone and the guide rail are true/parallel.

3. using moderate and even pressure while shaping/sharpening.

Please help.
berto