Getting there

[Richard Dooling]

Been having trouble getting to that place where my edges are better than just OK. Started using green compound with a little oil on a granite stone for my last step.

Now that's sharp!!! YUMMY!!!

Also getting better at freehand working the edges and that's filling without the empty calories.

[Dominic Greco]

You think that's good you should try it on some MDF! First you get a dab of Vaseline or mineral oil and rub it into the surface of the MDF. Then you scribble a couple lines with the Green Honing compound "crayon". Now hone away. But be careful, you get a SHARP edge!

[Julian Nicks]

I use a 6" wheel made from mdf on the low speed grinder for honing. Just put the compound on the side and go to town on it. It only takes a few seconds on each side and you're back to making shavings.

[Richard Dooling]

Hey Dominic,

I remember you posting this before. Why would MDF be better than just putting the compound on granite? Do you think that MDF has an abrasive quality that helps? I think I remember George Wilson used newspaper and a bit of spit when he was just a kid.:D

Same principle?