Hi to all,
I received my first sharpening set from Stu a little while ago (#1200, 6000 & 13000 with the Atoma)...I'm just about ready to start on a major sharpening session as I also bought my initial set of planes from LV (LA Jack, Jointer, smoothing plane, a #5 1/2, shoulder plane, router and small plow). I've never sharpened before and have an older plane iron from a #4 Whitmore smoother to practice on. I guess my first question is what I do with the "special" stone set from Stu as far as soaking goes? Do I place them all in water for a period of time? Do I soak them for a short time prior to use? Should they "live" in water all the time and if so, how often should I change out the water?
Any advise is appreciated. I've done a search here but haven't been able to find a clear answer. For what its worth, freezing isn't an issue (well no more than living in Northern British Columbia is any given day!) Oh, and I've got Ron Hocks book to follow for the actual sharpening process.
Thanks!