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Hi, I use the method mentioned by 42Rocker - do a search on the "scary sharp" method. This involves using wet and dry sandpaper up to very fine grit cemented to glass or other flat surfaces. Some woodworkers go for 'floating glass' for a perfectly smooth surface, I use 5mm panes, thick MDF pieces or polished granite benchtop offcuts. Depending on how blunt the edge is, I start at 500 or 800 grit and progress through 1000, 1200, 1500, 2000, 2500 and then finer when I can get it (up to 5000) - check auto supply stores or websites for finest grades. A honing guide can be used for consistent edge, but you'll get the hang of it with practice I sharpen chisels, plane blades and kitchen knives this way, then do a final stropping on the palm of my hand. End result is a mirror finish on the cutting edge that will shave wood with little pressure. To test if it's sharp I shave some arm hairs - I've managed to get a close shave with a #4 or 5 handplane blade or mortice chisel. Cheaper than buying expensive sharpening systems and gives a great result. Regards, Darren
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Hi, Thanks Jim. Good to be back. I may have posted this on the old forum as I put it together when the workshop was supposed to be pulled down so I could keep building. But I stopped anyway. So now this will let me start building again until I get properly set up. Regards, Darren
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Hi, I'm getting back into ship modelling after an enforced break. One of my first projects before I get too serious is to build a workshop. Just waiting for a renovation to finish, then will show off the new shed. Until then I'm confined to the dining table, and whilst I'm just starting a 1/350 Titanic, a wooden ship won't be far behind. Anyway, I did manage to fit my main hand tools into a box that was used for 2 bottles of wine (one of those presentation boxes they sometimes come in). So, a few small 'drawers' later, here's what I ended up with. Add a cutting mat and I'm set to build...(see attached pics). Whilst it proves you don't need a full workshop to do this, I certainly won't complain when I have one again Regards, Darren
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