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Hi, has anyone tried sharpening Morso guillotine blades on a Tormek and how did it go? Presumably you used the Planer Blade jig, do you have any pointers on the process?
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I have a Lie Nielsen Large Scraper which came with a 45 degree bevel, and instructions to hone in the same manner as for a bench plane, and then to burnish. This is quite different than for a standard scraper; has anyone any views as to whether such an approach is good or not, and whether it could and should be extended to hand scrapers?

What is the best jig to use for a scissors with a slightly curved blade? Is the Tormek scissors jig still appropriate, given that it would hod the blade in a fixed horizontal plane, thereby removing the curve on the blade?

Planer blade sharpening is perhaps one of the most challenging jobs the TORMEK can do.  However, when done properly the results are better than the majority of professional sharpening services throughout the country.  Use this forum to discuss the difficulties and share your successes.  

Hi, I have the Tormek, but have not yet invested in the planer blade jig as I am not confident of being able to get a good enough result. Your e-mail suggests that in fact, "if done properly" I should be able to get even better results than a professional. I guess the qualifier is the meaning of "properly"? Is this a very tricky job, and are there any particular techniques to use or problems of which to be mindful? I'd be interested to hear how anyone else has managed with their blades. FYI, I have a 12" European Startrite (3 blades 340mm x 30mm x 3mm,  or 12 inch by 1 and 3/16 high by 1/8 thick).