How to Sharpen a Chisel with an Old Oil Stone

[@davidclark9086]

I started woodworking in the mid-60s and have used nothing but oil stones for sharpening. I've tried other methods but the oil stones are the easiest to maintain and use and are significantly cheaper. Your video brought back wonderful memories. Thanks.

[@RusticDavid]

Hi David, thanks for your comment Happy to hear that it brought back good memories for you , best wishes David

[@raypitcher9767]

Great video David, I really enjoyed the whole process. As a wood carver I have a lot of chisels but never seemed to master the exact art of keeping them sharp. Sometimes the old, straight forward ways are the best and one of the reasons I have discovered your tutorial. I will keep at it as you suggest and live in hope of mastering the craft. Many thanks.

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Ray Thanks for your comment, Don’t give up! Every time you sharpen it brings you a little bit closer ! Have a great weekend Happy Sharpening! David

[@triggeredtotalitarian5695]

EXACTLY my position... Oil stone, 1 rusty + 1 cheap Chisel to take care of. Cheap 2 sided oil stone was twisted and concave when purchased. Now It's flattened off a granite flat stone lying around... onwards. Subscribed. You've a great energy. I don't sub easily too.

[@RusticDavid]

Thank you Triggered Good luck with your Chisels,Happy Woodworking David

[@marcelbailey5462]

Thanks David. You have brightened my day with your exceptional demeanour. I have been sharpening chisels today but this has given me a lot more insight. Especially flatening my stones which are knackered. You're an absolute dude! Blessings to you

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Marcel im delighted to hear that i was able to brighten your day!! Continue having a great week Happy Woodworking David

[@paulmouradian8968]

great job Rustic David taking some old equipment and doing miracles. GOOD ON YOU MATE!!

[@RusticDavid]

Thank you Paul , Best Wishes David

[@collincourtois8587]

This is pure motivation for a beginner. Thank you so very much!!!

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Colin Thank you for watching I’m happy to hear you are enjoying my videos go and make something Happy Woodworking David

[@alexmitchell3496]

Thank you for taking the effort to make this video! I found it funny and useful.

[@JohnB1956]

Brilliant, I did this exact same thing just the other day then found your video. I have the same stone my dad used and he died 40 years ago. Still use it. Don't get caught up in all the hype. Okay, a strip of leather from an old belt with some block soap on it will finish the job too.

[@PeriodWoodworker]

You have a good process for using only other stones to flatten a stone. I have flattened thousands of stones and the best rule for using only stones is : always use three stones and make sure you always use all three on each other. This is also the rule in metal working. Good video. Thanks, Steve

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Steve Thank you Very much for your great input! keeps it simple Best Wishes David

[@solarsail56]

Nice video David even for an old Woodworker to review a skill or two. One thing I learned years ago was to strop a freshly sharpened chisel either on my belt or my denim jeans. That seems to add just a bit more edge to the chisel. Great job keep up the videos.

[@RusticDavid]

Thank you Joe stripping does really make a difference i use chromium oxide polishing compound on leather never tried in my jeans years ago i used to strike a match on my jeans thought it was cool! Happy Woodworking David

[@Dimythios]

Thank you for the video. Excellent material to show us.

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Di Thank you for your feedback,im Happy you like the video there’s more on my channel,what video would you like me make? Happy Woodworking David

[@gee3883]

cheers i'll check out your channel when I get time.

[@RusticDavid]

Thanks for watching. Have a great weekend

[@villain1409]

I am 50 this year,when i was about 13,i was taught in wo0d work class to sharpen my chisels with the figure of eight motion & to this day i do it & it works a treat for me. Have you ever tried it? i do not see many do this on the other sharpening videos on youtube. Thank you. It also is kind to the stone,meaning you use all of the stone more or less,rather than using 1 part of the stone & creating bevels in the stone.

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Ginger Thanks for your comment i agree with you figure of eight does everything you say i only covered back and forth to keep things simple in the video maybe i will make another video using better stones and discuss different techniques at a later date Happy Woodworking David

[@villain1409]

Thanks David,you also polished up those stones nicely,have a nice day David.

[@tdumnxy]

Yes. That. Exactly the video I have been looking for, thank you David! Today I have had the benefit of watching a competent, skilled craftsman demonstrate a fundamental task. I learned that I can shape and straighten one sharpening stone with another. Also, that it is Ok to use sandpaper on tools (to do basic clean up). And I learned about 'shortening the grain'. I guarantee you that half of your audience didn't know that. Thanks again. Ps. Your discomfiture (almost embarrassment!) particularly at the beginning was palpable but nevertheless it was a worthwhile endeavour.

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Stephen im delighted that you watched the video so soon and learnt so much its because of your request that i made it thanks for commenting good luck with your sharpening and i will be happy to hear any more suggestions have a great week David

[@villain1409]

Going down the grit on sandpaper will razor sharpen your chisels too. I sometimes do that for my friends as they do not have the stones,and i have not brought my own with me. I like wet & dry paper works like a charm & cleans like a charm.

[@lilcicero77]

Hi David, you have an uncanny strategic instinct for curriculum - I mean for what skills a beginner needs and in what order, because if someone asked me what basic skill I thought I might need next, I would say quite soon I'll need to try sharpening a chisel, and as you say, there as a bewildering number of arcane videos out there with competing theory, and one just yearns for something simple. By the way the scarf looks great !

[@RusticDavid]

Hi how are you doing?thanks for the scarf compliment ,so if you have a sharpening stone and a chisel give it a go its not the sharpest method but it gets the work done and you can upgrade slowly without breaking the bank have a great week David

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[@jamesstarr7074]

You can tell you are nervous on cam, just relax and people will enjoy your vids even more. Keep up the good work.

[@RusticDavid]

Thank you James appreciate your feedback David

[@sethbracken]

Rehabbing stones with stones could be a whole video itself. I’ve had good results flattening an Arkansas oil stone with the rough side of a ceramic tile.

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Seth Thank you for your feedback yes you are right flattening the stones is a Story on its own Happy Woodworking David

[@dagrove1]

What is the fluid that you put on the stones prior to sharpening. Great video, thanks!

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Dan its oil I don’t use oil stones anymore i use water stones and diamond plates which also need water The fluid is so the metal particles wash away and don’t clog up the stone

[@philipchandler330]

Excellent

[@RusticDavid]

Thank you Philip,I’m happy you enjoyed the video.best wishes David

[@TheDajoca]

Great video and really well explained, though I was a bit put off with the initial disdain towards old oil stones. Surely they were what all old craftsmen used for centuries before the more modern and incredibly expensive alternatives came out.

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Honkfather thank you for your feedback , its the condition of the old stones that i dont like the stones are worth saving,Best Wishes David

[@kurniawankaopat9941]

I always watch your video. Its good.. Terima Kasih.

[@RusticDavid]

Thank you Kurniawan what video would you like to come next?best wishes David

[@kurniawankaopat9941]

Rustic David maybe you can present your cat. I’ll see your cat two times on your video. Like a cameo.. 😄

[@RusticDavid]

+kurniawan kaopat H,i she’s very sweet but has very little knowledge about Woodworking 😂thanks for commenting David

[@leonruvalcaba1549]

Hello sir. Very useful video. I already subscribed to your awesome channel :^) I have a doubt and i wanted to ask you, when you rehandle a hammer, after you put in the wooden wedge, you put in the metal wedge in an angle or across(vertical)?? Which way is better? Thank you for your help and attention :)

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Leonardo Nice to see you here again thanks for your question .The “hole” in the hammer head is oval and and larger on the side you need to put the wedge .knock in the wedge across the narrow part of the oval i hope this is clear if not let me know best wishes David

[@fenderdeluxestrathss]

Great video! What oil do you apply to a oil stone anything in particular?

[@RusticDavid]

Hi ,Thanks for your feedback.A light oil is recommended, I didn’t have any I generally sharpen with diamond plates and Japanese water stones and dont have need for oil so I took engine oil for my car and thinned it with turpentine its not the first time I have done that,I didn’t always have the water stones and made do with what I had including engine oil! If its to thick it’s hard to hone the tool sort of “floats” above the stone thin it until the tool contacts the stone and the metal dust can wash away with the oil.having said all that the video is meant as a starting point with granddads old stones up grade slowly as you can afford it to diamond plates they are amazing!!! Happy Woodworking David

[@fenderdeluxestrathss]

@@RusticDavid i am restoring grand fathers tool set I got gave... aha

[@RusticDavid]

fenderdeluxestrathss great! Tools were made to be used Happy Woodworking David

[@stayautumm1328]

Yes sir!

[@antoncode3444]

Why you used paper on the stone?

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Anton i used sand paper to flatten the stone so I can sharpen chisels and blades flat. If the stone is not flat the edge you are sharpening will take the shape of the stone I hope that answers your question Happy Woodworking David

[@antoncode3444]

@@RusticDavid thx yes

[@Sagittarius.534]

Чтож вы так не любите свои инструменты 😢

[@RusticDavid]

Hi I don’t know what you mean, i do love my tools I didn’t mean to give that impression, best wishes David

[@moltedo37]

What’s the name of your cat 🐱?

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Stella Chatoole is her name

[@moltedo37]

@@RusticDavid I hope you have made a nice scratching pole for him / her. 🐈

[@RusticDavid]

Unfortunately she’s no longer around she was passing through

[@buttonbox1584]

I know this is terrible ,I have one of these stones and didnt know what it was so I've been using it to rough up edges of furniture for distressing lol dont judge me people I'm a grandma who loves to build things 🤣 be blessed

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Lahoma ,whatever gets the job done that’s what I say !!Happy Woodworking David

[@buttonbox1584]

@@RusticDavid thanks david. I have been binge watching your videos bc I just found your channel and I have to say I love your style and down to earth way .may you and your family be blessed

[@RusticDavid]

Hi Lahoma Love Peace and Happiness to you and your family

[@abdullahmenevse]

As a 100% disabled person, I request these stones as a gift from you, I would be very grateful if you send them as a gift. Please, I would appreciate it if you could give a positive answer, thank you in advance. Best Regards, Abdullah Menevse ❤❤🙏🙏🙏❤❤

[@RusticDavid]

Dear Friend I will Check if the stones are still in my possession as I recently moved my workshop and parted with a lot of unused stuff , please tell me where in the world are you? Best wishes David

[@abdullahmenevse]

@@RusticDavid thank you so much. You made me so happy that you don't know the importance of this message. I am residing in Ankara, Turkey. where do you live

[@abdullahmenevse]

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[@RusticDavid]

@@abdullahmenevse Hi I’m not so far from you I live in Israel

[@abdullahmenevse]

@@RusticDavid very glad to meet you tanıştığımıza çok memnun oldum

[@ДмитрийЕгорович-н5д]

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[@RusticDavid]

Are you referring to wood grain in this analogy? Thanks for your input Happy Woodworking David