Watch this short video demonstration of how a shop-built buffing wheel sharpening system works. It’s fast and very effective. This video is part of a video course I offer on the subject. Click here to learn more about RAZOR SHARP: Quickly Sharpen Chisels & Planes So They Really Work.
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