Can this be used to sharpen handplane irons? What if the iron is wider than 2"?
2078993
I am sure it can as long as you have a guide. It all comes down to angles of the blade. This works perfect for knives and wood chisels but I know amazon does sell wider stones for bigger items.
2078994
Hi Pierce, Each of the three stones are aprox 1 1/2'' wide by 6'' long. Outstanding for sharpening knifes but I think one would have to be very crafty to get a clean edge on a 2'' plane blade as most require a 25-30 degree edge. Hope this helps.
2078995
To be honest with you, i have no idea. Unfortunately, I dont have any experience in sharpening them on this or any other system for that matter. You probably could, but i couldnt give you a definitive answer. Although if they can be sharpened on A stone, then they can be sharpened on THIS stone. And in regards to irons wider than 2", i think if you can sharpen a narrower one, then you could use this to sharpen wider ones as well. You would just have to do it the same way you would sharpen a longer knife. Again, im not sure about irons, but im guessing the same rules would probably apply and you would just have to use a steeper-angle X pattern (if that makes any sense). Sorry i couldnt help more To be honest with you, i have no idea. Unfortunately, I dont have any experience in sharpening them on this or any other system for that matter. You probably could, but i couldnt give you a definitive answer. Although if they can be sharpened on A stone, then they can be sharpened on THIS stone. And in regards to irons wider than 2", i think if you can sharpen a narrower one, then you could use this to sharpen wider ones as well. You would just have to do it the same way you would sharpen a longer knife. Again, im not sure about irons, but im guessing the same rules would probably... » Read More To be honest with you, i have no idea. Unfortunately, I dont have any experience in sharpening them on this or any other system for that matter. You probably could, but i couldnt give you a definitive answer. Although if they can be sharpened on A stone, then they can be sharpened on THIS stone. And in regards to irons wider than 2", i think if you can sharpen a narrower one, then you could use this to sharpen wider ones as well. You would just have to do it the same way you would sharpen a longer knife. Again, im not sure about irons, but im guessing the same rules would probably apply and you would just have to use a steeper-angle X pattern (if that makes any sense). Sorry i couldnt help more « Show Less
2078996
if the blade is wider than the stone then start at one end of the stone ,with the edge of the blade go down the length of the stone gradually working the blade to the other side
979327
I tried to cut .25 inch angle iron and it won't cut the side laying flat so I wouldn't think it would cut plate steel laying flat the blade can't do it.
1061327
As stated before, the belt is 2" wide. The tool rest is 4 5/8"wide, and the platen area above the tool rest is 2 7/8". The optional chisel sharpening fixture would not work for a chisel over 2", but a custom one with a longer throw should be easy to make.
2035218
I don't see why not. I use it to sharpen all kinds of things. Just keep in mind it is a small tool. The sharpening part is 3/4 inch in length.
1035650
No. You can use the size of wheel they have provided to sharpen different chain size. It's the adjustment of the angle of chain teeth that matters.
805548
You might take a blade into Harbor Freight and see if the 2 blades that they sell might just fit your planer and the blades are reasonable.
303791
It should sharpen it without any issue. I have sharpened several pocket knives, 3" and up. Also, a few 10" kitchen knives.
1605377
It is only about 2 1/4 " wide so would probably not work for slicing big vegetables.
260913
I think so since the hollows don't go all the way to knife edge. I haven't sharpened mine yet. Sorry it took me so long to answer.
1974481
Hello, No, I'm sorry but it only works for blades up to 7-1/2". Thank you, Bruce
1149673
I have a small executive pocket knife that is 2-1/4". It sharpens it to a razors edge.
388512
Most of the Silver ... bits are too big. They go from 9/16 to 1 1/2". This sharpener will go up to 3/4". I cant see why it would not sharpen these bits that are 3/4" or smaller. This is a great tool!
1952214
I don't see why not....I used this sharpener on a machete and a lot of other knives , it did a real good job .
1605282
Yes, you can, if you handle it correctly, especially large knives and kitchen tools. For REAL precision, please check out http://www.amazon.com/Smiths-PP1-Pocket-Multifunction-Sharpener/dp/B000O8OTNC/ref=pd_ys_sf_s_16310091_b3_3_p?ie=UTF8&refRID=163MAY44QJWDSZT9BEHW It is pocket size and is absolutely awesome. I collect these things, and that one blew me away. The problem here is the sharpening ANGLE, and if you are not precise it will just go it's way. Another important point is HOW you finish your job, INTO or AWAY from the blade. Lots of info on YouTube. Be SHARP !
200599
This sharpener is for knives, would not really be feasible to use on an ax blade.
2244273
Depends on your skill level. It is shaped like a small lawn mower blade; if you have successfully sharpened one of those, you can sharpen this.
597108
You can purchase additional plane irons for it and grind them to re-purpose the plane. For instance, by rounding the outside edges of the plane iron you can make a very nice scrub plane out of it.