Dull tuck cutter
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Smokin Harley
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do you have access to a set of crock (ceramic)sticks or round diamond hone with which to sharpen a knife? I would disassemble the cutter and maybe first using a fine round file like a chainsaw file, gently file away the rust until it is clean and the cutting edge starts to clean up and shine. Use progressively finer files at the proper angle and dress the edge. use a crock stick to basically polish the sharpened edge.
When I make my tuck cutters I use a air powered die grinder with a round stone to rough the cutting edge then file with progressively finer tooth until I reach a point then switch to a diamond file to almost finish then finish with a set of tungsten rods to give it an almost razor like edge.
When I make my tuck cutters I use a air powered die grinder with a round stone to rough the cutting edge then file with progressively finer tooth until I reach a point then switch to a diamond file to almost finish then finish with a set of tungsten rods to give it an almost razor like edge.
My more prosaic approach to sharpening a tuck cutter would be to purchase the finest "wet or dry" paper (an emery cloth) that you can find, then use it to polish the blade surfaces and edges with your finger. When done, oil the metal with mineral oil, then wipe it off.
Bob
Bob
I was thinking more like 400 or 600 grit wet-or-dry, usually used for polishing metal.
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ChinaVoodoo
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I would find a dowel that seems to have a slightly smaller diameter than the curve of the blades and tape sand paper around the dowel. This essentially makes a cylindrical whet stone. I did this with my bread knife. I might start at 600, then 800, then go through a smaller grit size or two until perhaps 1600.
I’ve used old vegetable oil that’s been laying around to get rid of the squeaky things and does a fantastic number on rust on old clamps. Sharpening I’m thinking the standard oval diamond “stick” that comes with knife sets.
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