Walked into my local Mom/Pop owned woodworker’s store Sunday. Wanted a $3.00 item but as usual, I spied something I didn’t have (read: wanted!). And believe me, I bought a lot of “miracle” devices that never came close to delivering what was promised.
Walked out with a new Worksharp sharpener.
I’m impressed with it’s simplicity and effectiveness. I just spent about 5 min per chisel putting a “scary sharp” edge on each one.
Yup, I know that I could buy a lot of water and sandpaper for that $200 (Worksharp 3000) and sharpen each chisel when needed. BUT…. because it’s so easy, quick and effective, I’ll NEVER use a chisel that “I’ve gotta sharpen when I get time”…. I just walk over to the Worksharp , push the chisel in and in 2-3 min it’s sharp…. super sharp! I’ve used every known method to sharpen my chisels and have never gotten such a sharp and mirror polished edge. Best tool investments ever made? The Worksharp and my Fein MultiMaster.
Lots of money? Not really when you consider I get paid to produce product, not sharpen tools…..
Just one man’s opinion.
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Can I come examine it closely, using my old, bunged-up chisels?
You're welcome to come see it, use it. Be warned, you'll wanna buy one!!
Unfortunately, Omaha is pretty far from New London, (CT).
But the device sounds great...when my ship comes in.
you could just mail your chisels to him and have him sharpen them for you and mail them back... Have him pay postage on the return route to be fair though ;)
What a great idea! I'm afraid my chisels would die of shock...
Kansas???? ! !
Go Huskers..... oops, I think they've pretty much gone.... sad day
I never heard of oen of these, so I was curious. Here's the company website:http://www.worksharptools.com/product.asp?specific=137.I think I'll stick with my Tormek.
9 out of 10 doctors say the 10th doctor should mellow out.
Boss....I've been thinking of buying the Tormek. How long have you had it? Like it? I like the Jet alot, but if big green is better for the long haul, I don't mind spending the extra money.
I really like the Tormek. I think I've had it 4 years, but wouldn't swear to that. It puts a heck of an edge on chisels, knives, and plane irons. I'd say it by far works best on those things. But - I offered to sharpen my Brother's axe for him, and he couldn't believe how much better it cut. Curved edges take some finess, but can be done O.K.I do have a bit of trouble getting the stone 100% smooth with the stone grader. But it could be that I need to resurface the thing. Honestly, I have a hard time seeing how anyone could be disappointed in the thing. The only downside I know of is the price.
Let us endeavor to live that when we die, even the undertaker will be sorry. [Mark Twain]
I believe you got your Tormek at the Indy Woodworking show in January of 2003 -
I just spent 15 minutes trying to find the thread - there's even pictures of you carrying it away -
now I'm out of patience with despairo search -
anyway - I just repossessed a slow speed grinder on a stand that had been in a friends shop for the last several years -
now if I could just figure a way to true the stone...
"there's enough for everyone"
I was on Amazon last night reviewing every slow speed grinder/tool sharpener they list -
interesting that you can spend from $32 up to $850+ - -
the 'worksharp' was the last one I found, and I didn't achieve a good understanding of it's nature - -
tell me more about the worksharp - "push the chisel in and in 2-3 min it's sharp" - - is it 'automatic'? what about plane irons? - - didn't I see a couple of different grits available?
Suggest you go to their "worksharp" website. All the info is there including a video.
Yes, it's practically fool proof! Simplest process I've seen / used.
In my opinion the WS 3000 is worth the extra money. It has the glass wheels in addition to the slotted ones which allow you to grind turning tools underneath.
I don't "turn" so all my needs are for the flat chisels and planes.