Trend complete diamond sharpening kit.
Trend complete diamond sharpening kit.
The kit comprises:
Double-sided credit card size diamond stone, fine 600 grit (25 micron) and coarse 300 grit (50 micron), for router bits, turning tools, chisels, plane blades and carving tools
3" half round/flat mini tapered diamond file, 600 grit, with plastic handle, for gouges, skews, carving tools, router cutters, saw blades, knives, pruners and shaped tooling
Trend Lapping Fluid, used instead of water to reduce the threat of rusting by 95%, reduce clogging and improve diamond performance
Sharpening booklet with tips for router bits, sawblades, chisels, planes and knives
Cleaning block to maintain the life of the stones
Stones guaranteed for five years when used with Trend Lapping Fluid.
There are several good ways to sharpen chisels and plane irons: water stones, diamond stones, oil stones and sharpening machines such as Tormek. All give sharp edges, but they differ in speed, maintenance and price.
A honing guide makes it easier to keep the same angle every time. The most important thing is to find a method you enjoy and use often. The guide helps you choose.
A honing guide holds the tool at the right angle to the stone. A side-clamping honing guide grips the tool from the sides and suits chisels and narrow plane irons well. A top-clamping honing guide holds from the top and also handles blades with bevelled sides and unusual shapes.
Both work well, and the choice depends on the tools you have. The guide compares the types.