General Tools 809 Chisel/Plane Blade Sharpener
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Manufacturer: General ToolsModel: 809G
Product features:
- Adjustable
- Folds for storage
Tools and Hardware Reviews of General Tools 809 Chisel/Plane Blade Sharpener
Customer Review: Better than nothing if your not too fussy.
Summary: 3 Stars
I picked this unit up locally yesterday because the options were next to nothing. My immediate need was based on the fact that I had 2 locksets waiting to be installed an my old chisels were in bad shape. I compared this purchase to the cost of some new chisels and that selection was also nothing to speak of so I decided to try to rehab my current tools. Now, mind you, I can be quite fussy when need be. But, I had previously sharpened these chisels with my belt sander. Real precicion there. Let me say that within 30 min. I had the 2 worst chisels back straight, square and sharp to the point I didn't think they would get to ever again.I was very pleased. Easy to set up and very easy to use. But, here's the down side. It's not a precision tool. I will get you a very sharp straight edge with somewhere near a required 30* bevel but not necessarily 100% so tool to tool. Also, you'll be hard pressed to create that extra 1* micro-bevel I've read about elsewhere due to the macro-graduated guidelines. Also, my older chisels are a bit thicker through their shanks and the holder barely accomodated them. Another 1/16" thicker and I would not have been able to use it. Newer chisels are more consistent throughout their length so I would guess that would not be a real issue.It seems sturdy enough but I would not think it's great for heavy duty/very regular use. I guess that would sum it up. It's the perfect occasional jig for the not-so-fussy carpenter. It works, quite well, just with not so much precicion. I may very well return it and spend the $35.00 for the Veritas. That piece is probably the best value for it's excellent overall quality. You get what you pay for with this one.
Description of General Tools 809 Chisel/Plane Blade Sharpener
General Tools chisel and plane blade sharpening guide allows angles to be set with the printed scale, a protractor or by eye. The adjusting knob determines the bend in the guides body and the angle of sharpening at the tools front edge. Spring tensioned clamp holds tools up to 2-5/8" wide. Two-wheeled rear roller moves in a straight line during use and will not wander sideways like other guides. Lightweight sharpener is made of high-impact Lexan.Sharpening Stones
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