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Scary Sharp Tools on a Drill Press Powered Sharpener!

By: Logan Wittmer
Your drill press might not be the first thing you think of when you want to sharpen your chisels or hand plane irons. With this jig, however, sharpening just got a whole lot easier. Use the power of your drill press and this shop-made sharpening station to get a razor-sharp edge every time.

Get the step-by-step plans to build this Drill Press Sharpening Station from WoodsmithPlans.com.

This sharpening system is powered by your drill press, so there’s no expense for an extra motor. The simple belt-drive mechanism means smooth, vibration-free operation. And with your drill press set at its lowest speed, you won’t generate excessive heat and ruin an edge.

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The platen and sharpening disks are made from flat and stable MDF. This, combined with commonly available adhesive-backed abrasive disks, offers the ultimate razor-sharp edge and easily repeatable results. And with multiple sharpening disks, each with a different grit, you can quickly switch abrasives as you work.

Published: May 7, 2020
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