How to sharpen an ax, depending on its purpose Bashny.Net

To improve the performance of carpentry it is important that the axe was properly prepared — it is clear to everyone. However, a sharp axe will not make you a "worker of socialist competition." It needs to be not just sharp and correctly sharpened. We will understand how to do it, and what is the correct sharpening the axe for different purposes.





In preparing the axe to use must take into account two things: the angle and the width of the chamfer. The optimum sharpening angle one chooses, based on personal experience.

The fact that the choice of the right angle depends on four major factors:

First, from a species of tree. It is clear that different wood has different "stringency".

Secondly, from the condition of the wood: it is dry or wet.

Thirdly, the nature of the work to be executed with the axe (chopping, cutting, etc.).

And finally, fourthly, the grade of steel from which the ax.



Therefore, we can only give "average" recommendations on the corner of sharpening. If you need to cut dry wood, the angle should be done within 25 – 30 degrees. For treatment of fresh-cut wood the best fit angle of approximately 20 degrees. Just keep in mind that the smaller the angle, the faster will grow blunt ax.

The width of the chamfer also affect the performance of the axe. However, it very rarely change. This is done by forging metal. Before implementing such method as "sling blade". Depreciation carried ax blacksmith, and he gave him a "second youth".

Modern production is not "bother" yourself a good hammering. Therefore, savvy folk suggested another option. Axe sharpening double "descent". The first angle of about 15 degrees, and the very tip (the second angle) sharpen the average value (25 degrees).



How to sharpen axe

The process of grinding requires the utmost attention. When using a bench grinder, the process takes a little time, but is overheating the metal, which is not the best way affects the hardness of the cutting-stabbing part of the axe.

So the first thing you need to take care to keep the beats grinding wheel to a minimum. In the process of sharpening is necessary to constantly monitor the state of the surface of the circle, and it regularly "to rule." Only in this case, grinding to make high-quality.

 

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Much depends on how to hold an axe during sharpening. Its blade should be directed toward the rotation, and the butt you should try to keep at an angle of 45 degrees. During sharpening should move smoothly axe along the surface of the "winepress", ensuring thorough grinding of the bevel. Do not forget about overheating. It is advisable to plunge the axe into the water after each "pass" from edge to edge.

"Argument" the ax is already using the bar, which is constantly moistened with water. You need to ensure that the blade has been sharpened equally on both sides.published

 



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