Roger Stegall Woodcarver: How I hone and sharpen my tools!

Roger shares some finished projects: the Grumpy Farmer and the Small Hillbilly. A demonstration on sharpening a V-tool, gouges and knives and how to maintain their sharpness for easier carving.

[@OldSchoolHacker]

Thank you sir! I've not yet found the right solution for keeping my tools razor sharp but your straightforward approach gives me hope. Most of the advice online seems to be that you never need to put a knife to a stone unless it gets a chip in it. They all say that a good strop is all you need. While I don't carve every day, I do move a lot of wood when I have free time. I have four strops that I use and plenty of green compound but my edges are NEVER as sharp as yours or the other master carvers I follow. I'm using the best basswood I can afford so I know my knives can be much sharper. I'll be adopting your approach to sharpening and I truly appreciate your advice and your kindness in sharing your talents with us.

[@lindaaustin-morin7781]

Steve Sweetin I bet the power leather/buffer has a lot to do with the sharpness of his tools

[@OldSchoolHacker]

linda austin-morin Thanks for your reply. I have a leather strop belt for my 3” belt sander that I use but the wheel he uses does seem to provide a firmer foundation than does a belt.

[@jimgardner1643]

1 other thing to look at is the thickness of your strop, if it has alot of cushion and you press your tools in it firmly it will roll over the sharp edge and cause it to dull all your work

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Roger...very useful sharpening demo...the detail in your carvings is amazing...Santa looks like he will be great....All the best.....Andy

[@gigiv8802]

Thank you sir. Thats a great little video on sharpening. I'm going to give your santa a try also. Thank you for your time.

[@MessickGreg]

Happy carving Roger

[@ve3tvb]

Nice camera work your camera guy is doing just fine I was a camera man for a tv station for 25 years in Canada now retired so keep working at it Danial

[@rogerstegall6117]

Thanks

[@threeosjd]

Thank you for this video, Very inspiring.

[@ronaldvanveen4930]

Very nice hillbilly mate

[@ukewig]

Fabulous Sir!

[@nedcortemelia5285]

Thanks Roger!!

[@kenedgerly6473]

Great video! I agree there is no wrong time of year to do a Santa, I am always carving on one throughout the year. Also really like the way you sharpen the tools. Stones always seemed too complicated so I like just using the diamond stone and then also the power strop. The white diamond stick is the compound I use, may have to try a green one someday.

[@rogerstegall6117]

The white compound works also.

[@cindyerickson1130]

Thank you for the great video! Could you please tell me the brand of your honing/buffing system?

[@CaptainNemo49]

Just getting started into carving........... what is the wrap on your thumb called and where can I buy some ?? Thanks for all your vids........learning a lot from them to be sure......who said a 70 yr. old dog can't learn new tricks ????????????????

[@rogerstegall6117]

It is self sticking gauze

[@donburnside6448]

Thanks for the sharpening tips.. what is your Diamond stones grit?

[@tammybucari4436]

Another great video! I learn so much from you. How hard do you press on diamond stone and then handheld strop?

[@marbles430]

It is a real privilege to watch a real artisan work. It is so often true that people with great skill make their craft look easy. Which it is not. The skill has a cost in time and effort that is often overlooked. Thank you for sharing your insight and skill.

[@rickmeiresonne197]

what knifes that

[@garyrobinson6175]

Roger, do you grind that bevel down with a grinder?

[@Толь-Толич-э9х]

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[@moonolyth]

Hah! You look like your peeling an apple, easy dose it. Your caricatures and chisel marks are very well placed and are alive.

[@paulshane375]

Where do you buy your wood

[@charlesreicks648]

Good Video I like how you do things. Try to hold the camera still so it doesn't have to refocus as much. He's doing a really good job. Thanks

[@jayc3110]

Thank you so much for sharing your methods with us... Beautifully made Videos (By "Peyton"). Much appreciated by your viewers.

[@richardcurrier1384]

Love your videos. Learning a lot even at 81 still carve every day thanks and God bless

[@nvz357]

Try using a tripod ...video is very shaky and out of focus....great sharpening tips...👍🏼

[@hangingoutwithronwalters4505]

I really love your carvings. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@alementary4065]

I only *thought* I was good at sharpening. Yours glide through the wood like an apple.

[@richardferry7552]

Great stuff Roger! I love those DMT stones too. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@andyhughes443]

Thanks for the demonstration Roger. Your camera man is doing a good job also.

[@leonardedgarsr2014]

Power sharpening with belts and and stropping on wheels saves so much time..

[@lindaaustin-morin7781]

Thank you Roger for showing us how you sharpen your tools. Your power strop, I’ve never seen one like it. Can you tell us what model it is?

[@rogerstegall6117]

It is a Burk sharpening system.

[@Толь-Толич-э9х]

Отличная поделки что-то подобное есть у меня

[@jameshill9726]

How old is Payton

[@andrewgward7]

I just watched this video, and have a question? I just got some aluminum oxide powder for leather strops, and was wondering what you thought on using it.

[@bobkrause0103]

Great video. Thank you

[@ukewig]

Many thanks for the tool sharpening explanations...very helpful! 👍

[@Kenopatra1435]

What kind of paint do you use?

[@nedc2365]

Thanks so much Roger!!

[@polarstern5481]

Gut das man am Ende auch das Gesicht zu den geschickten Händen sehen kann! Wunderbar!

[@simpson1672]

Would love a video on your sharpening wheel set-up. Looks like you have several wheels with differing compounds? Did you make the assembly or purchase it?

[@rogerstegall6117]

I purchased the system. It's a Burke sharpener. I use green compound on my leather wheel and buffing wheel the other wheels are sand paper on the wheels.

[@kumasan812]

Do you have any book you. Would recommend for carving?

[@rogerstegallwoodcarvings8181]

I started with Harold Enlows books

[@MrMetric64]

Great video.... what is your favorite knave brand?

[@rogerstegall6117]

I use helvie knife's

[@rogerstegallwoodcarvings8181]

I like helvie knifes

[@scotthughes216]

Great videos !! Keep it up 👍

[@aliceauthenticc]

Very informative and enjoyable what sort of wood is that your using it looks lovely to carve

[@rogerstegall6117]

It is basswood it's a great carving wood.

[@brucekearley8971]

Just a question Roger. What size of bandsaw blade do you use for cutting rough outs? Thanks for this video on sharpening & honing. It is very helpful. I am new to carving & find all your videos very helpful. The time you take to explain things helps a great deal. Thanks.

[@rogerstegall6117]

1/4 inch blade and thanks for watching.

[@brucekearley8971]

Thanks Roger. That is helpful. I have never used a bandsaw & I purchased an inexpensive 9 inch bandsaw. It came with a 1/4 inch blade. It can’t, of course handle a big piece of wood. I will try the 1/4 inch blade but I read that a 3/16 blade would also work. But I would not really know. I did enjoy very much your videos on carving without the use of a bandsaw rough out. I guess I will fine my niche as I continue with carving. I really enjoy carving.

[@raysmith1028]

Thank you Roger I learn't a lot from this Video. Do you have any guidelines for Novices how to grind a new bevel mine ate about 35deg? I know that needs to be reduced? Thanks Ray

[@garyrobinson6175]

Can you do a vid on the way you changed the angle on your gouges.

[@ronberlier6695]

Roger, please tell me about the vise to your left. Thanks.

[@2007streetglideblack]

Awesome thanks

[@abdelmajidamal145]

❤❤❤

[@thomasjohnson3586]

Another great video Roger like keeping up with you on KZbin

[@grannypantsification]

Where do you get your basswood?

[@rogerstegall6117]

Peter Engler design in Branson Missouri

[@grannypantsification]

@@rogerstegall6117 thank you!