Sharpening Lino Tools

[@bainsk8]

Thank you Colin. This was of great help. Please do keep making these useful video's. Would like to see one on the preparation of the marmoleum and some carving techniques if at all possible please. Thank you again Colin your videos are a good help.

[@TrevorBarnard-s6d]

Just the ticket. Thank you

[@aras1588]

Thanks for being here. I felt a bit lost toolcare wise til I stumbled upon your channel. I'm not sure yet what oil to use- used to be mezmerized watching my dad sharpen his pocket knives back in the 70s, just guessing it was sewing machine oil.

[@printmaker]

About to give it a shot. Thank you for the helpful instructions 👍

[@tzerland]

Thanks a lot. Very well explained in your video.

[@colinblanchard]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lucretiaonutube]

Can you use any stone to sharpen tools?

[@abusaqrtubs2460]

Nice video

[@PaulWilliams66]

Having sharpened the tool, what is the purpose of stropping?

[@colinblanchard]

Stropping puts a final smooth polish on the edge made by the stone; which will still have microscopic scratches, lumps and bumps.

[@gabrielleataylor121]

Hello! This video was really helpful. I have a question for you - is that one of the Pfeil Arkansas slip stones, and if so, which one is it?

[@gabrielleataylor121]

Is it the “Arkansas sharpening stone no. 2” described as having a “Round plus double angled profile”? Thank you.

[@colinblanchard]

Well I didn’t buy it badged by Pfeil. I’ve had it many years and it’s just a ‘hard’ grade Arkansas general stone, available from many tool suppliers. They usually go 1. Soft, 2. Hard (this one) for tool use, then 3, 4, and ‘black’ are generally industrial machine polishing grades.

[@gabrielleataylor121]

That’s really helpful, I think I know what kind of slip stone to buy now. I appreciate the quick response. Your videos and blog have been really clear and help me as I explore printmaking.

[@almaquejada6893]

So you don't need oil because you can use water instead? I didn't know that!

[@colinblanchard]

But oil is best!

[@almaquejada6893]

@@colinblanchard thanks for answering!! May I ask why? I am super noob about this medium

[@colinblanchard]

@@almaquejada6893 As you sharpen, the microscopic granules of the stone need to form a ‘creamy’ lubricant that helps a controlled and smooth action. It’s just quicker and easier with oil - if a little dirtier!

[@almaquejada6893]

@@colinblanchard thank you so much for the video and the answers!! I am deeply grateful

[@dahar54]

Back & forth? Really!

[@colinblanchard]

Sorry?