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Equipment => Bats => Bat Making => Topic started by: keeperjhc on July 06, 2010, 12:27:31 AM

Title: Bat Making tools
Post by: keeperjhc on July 06, 2010, 12:27:31 AM

Hi chaps,

Not sure if this subject should be here or in items wanted so admins feel free to move it.

After having a hack at an old SS which i am currently refurbing, I have been bitten by the bat making bug & want to get into it, so have ordered a cleft from CJI. At the moment I have a convex spokeshave & a couple of plains, both of which are very blunt. So my first question is....

What is the best way to sharpen your tools, would it be a file & some elbow grease?

My second question is does anyone have any tools which they are willing to sell? I am particularly looking for a drawknife & a travisher. If not, are there any good places to get these tools from? I'm not looking to spend an awful lot as i may be terrible at it yet!  :-[

Replies much appreciated,

Cheers Josh.

Title: Re: Bat Making tools
Post by: Mortimer on July 06, 2010, 03:06:13 AM

The best way to sharpen plane blades is with a proper oil stone

see here

http://www.just-kids-furniture.com/how-to-sharpen-chisels.html

the stones and guides for holding the blade at the correct angle are easily available from B&Q or from eBay

Title: Re: Bat Making tools
Post by: raymond.2 on July 06, 2010, 09:08:51 AM

I have a good quality and very sharp drawknife, yours for 20 quid!