Dull tools complicate the turning process which leads to self-doubt. Why are my cuts so rough? Why do I have to sand so much? Shouldn’t this tool be cutting better, considering how much pressure I’m applying to it? If these sorts of niggling problems sound familiar, take heart: properly sharpened edges can solve many of them. But sharpening has a learning curve, and until you commit to it, you’re limiting your proficiency as a turner.
Dennis Belcher’s AAW feature article provides a helpful introduction to sharpening systems and issues that are worth learning more about. But I think the quickest way to sharpen well and confidently is to spend some time with an experienced turner and become a copycat. Adopt his or her sharpening system and methods and ask lots of questions while you learn. The feedback you’ll get will be invaluable. Here’s where a turning buddy can make all the difference!
Chris Marshall, Woodworker’s Journal
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