Another woodworking tool from the Triton stables that has just hit the market is the Wet & Dry Sharpener. I have been eagerly anticipating it's arrival, but not as much as my tools have been - poor blunt and abused things that they are... well okay, not that bad, but I have really needed something better than a normal grinder, even with an aluminum oxide wheel I manage to burn the tips of the tools.
With the whetstone grinder, the stone runs in a constant water bath at very slow speed allowing excellent control over the tool, and little to no risk of overheating the grinding surface.
Had a small drama with the video - the audio died just near the end of the day (well it was late at night), so the video ends a little more abruptly than you'd expect! The only thing I missed showing was applying oil, then honing paste to the leather wheel, and a quick honing of the chisel, so not too much loss. Remember that with a leather wheel, the wheel must be turning AWAY from the tool, otherwise the tool will just dig in and cut up the leather.
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