Steelex D1044 Honing Guide
Product Details
Manufacturer: SteelexModel: D1044
Accessories:
- Irwin M444SB6N Blue Chip Bevel Edge Woodworking Chisel Set, 6-Piece (Box set)
- Steelex D1118 Sharpening Stone Set
- Steelex D1091 Sharpening Stone Holder
- Grizzly G7092 1/8" Japanese Chisel
- Grizzly G7093 1/4" Japanese Chisel
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Steelex D1044 Honing Guide
Customer Review: Cheap, but effective.
Summary: 4 Stars
- Yes, it is not the perfect tool, but for someone who is looking for a relatively repeatable bevel for a decent price, this is the tool.
- I just purchased it, and used it to sharpen three of my chisels, 1", 3/4", & 1/2". I tryed it on my 1/4", but could not fit it in to get the 25 degree bevel. That's OK, the 1/4" is small enough to do without a guide anyway.
- Putting the chisel in the clamp and aligning it takes a few trys. You need to measure the amount of the blade extending from the end of the tool, and there is a little slop right and left that needs to be fine tuned when you clamp it. Once clampped, it's rock solid in the tool, and it will not move when honing. I had a little concern when I first saw the tool that the wheel bearing that glides across the stone surface would not be stable enough, (it only measures 7/16" across) but found the tool to be very steady on the stone.
- The quality of the tool is not the best, but it is all metal, and if the body castings were made with just a little more precision, the tool would be on top of the chart. As is, the minor adjustments that need to be made when installing the chisel are inconvenient, but certainly not out of place for a tool that cost less than $10. I have not seen anything that compares at any price. If someone finds something, please let me know. Maybe there is some secret that no one has let me in on.
Description of Steelex D1044 Honing Guide
Accurate bevels are easily achieved using this Honing Guide. Very easy to use and a must for any chisel owner. It can also be used for plane irons up to 2 5/8" wide and chisels up to 1 5/8" wide. If you've tried sharpening blades by hand, then you know that this is one tool you must have!Jigs
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