I just started with a lightly used T8 with a fine diamond stone. First attempt went smooth with the setup until I get to the leather honing wheel. I have difficulty free handing the angle and it is hard to see if I am doing anything with the angle. I guess a sharpie would not work to gauge if I have the correct angle. I ended up putting the chisel back in the angle jig (do not know the correct name of this) and tried it that way. A couple of questions to start.
Is using the angle jig recommended for honing?
Is a 600 grit diamond wheel (I do not have this one yet) necessary for the first pass, then on to the fine stone for 2nd pass?
When polishing the back of the chisel on the stone, do folks use the side of the stone, or freehand it on the top of the stone and then onto the leather wheel?
Is using the angle jig recommended for honing?
Is a 600 grit diamond wheel (I do not have this one yet) necessary for the first pass, then on to the fine stone for 2nd pass?
When polishing the back of the chisel on the stone, do folks use the side of the stone, or freehand it on the top of the stone and then onto the leather wheel?