Magnetic hand tool sharpening and honing guide

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Magnetic hand tool sharpening and honing guide

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X1 Carbon
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Standard quality; All options included
Standard quality; All options included
Designer
1.1 h
3 plates

High quality; All options included
High quality; All options included
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1.7 h
3 plates

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I've uploaded two different print profiles. Both have 3 plates. The first plate contains both angles and is set to print by object. There are an additional 2 plates - 1 for each angle. Make sure to select the plate you want when printing.

 

The first profile is what I consider the “minimum” needed. I'm sure you could get away with less infill and 2 walls, but it is already so light that it doesn't “feel” right. I Recommend the high quality profile. It still only uses about 7.5g per object

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Are you trying to learn how to sharpen chisels and plane blades without a guide? This magnetic level is the tool you need to build muscle memory.

 

Two common angles are provided in the model - 25* and 30*. Print, insert magnets and a bubble level, attach it to your chisel and you'll know when you are holding it at the right angle. It is quicker than a traditional sharpening guide. After a few times you'll build muscle memory and won't need a guide at all. The easier it is to sharpen, the more you'll do it.

 

I picked one up in 2014, and it helped me ditch guides all together. I was cleaning out my shop drawers and recently found it. I was surprised to learn it is no longer sold. So I modeled it up and and putting it out here for you to enjoy.

 

Note: When placing it on your chisel or plane iron, you want to be looking at the face of this guide.

Bill of materials

  • 2 6x3mm magnets
  • 1 10x6mm bullseye level

I was able to press fit everything in; add a drop of CA glue if you want. Insert the magnets just below the surface as you'll want to make sure the guide will sit flat on your chisel.

Printing guidelines

I like 3 walls and a lot of infill. You don't really need it, but I like the extra weight it provides. I printed a few and found 25% is the sweet spot.

no supports are needed.

 

.16mm layer height is the best option, but you can get away with .2mm as well.

 

Align it so the seam is on the back.

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