My short chisels don’t work with the jig. What do I do?Updated 10 hours ago

Some chisels with shorter blades may not sit correctly in the sharpening jig when set to a 25° angle. This happens because the grind on the back of the chisel contacts the blade holder before the edge reaches the sharpening stone.

Solutions you can use right away:

• Use a 30° angle instead of 25°
  Some customers have found that certain short chisels don’t seat properly in the sharpening jig at a 25° angle. Most chisels are factory‑ground at 25°, but many woodworkers choose to hone at a 30° “micro‑bevel.” Many woodworkers do this anyway, because it creates a stronger edge and requires less metal removal during sharpening.
  
  In many cases, switching the sharpening jig angle to 30° allows short chisels to make proper contact with the stone.
  
  

• Raise the stone with the rubber pad included in your kit
  Place your sharpening stone in the rubber holder (supplied with the jig) on the bottom side only. This lifts the stone just enough so your chisel edge will meet the stone properly, whether you are honing at 25° or 30°.
  
  
  

Adapters (Beta)

We currently have two adapters in beta testing:

• Adapter for spokeshave blades and short plane blades

• Adapter for Japanese chisels

If you have issues with those specific tools, you can request one of these adapters, and we’ll be happy to provide a sample made by our team. Please email us at [email protected] and let us know which adapter you need.

📩 If You’re Still Unable to Sharpen Your Chisel

If the above solutions don’t work for your chisels, please contact our support team. If you’re not interested in an adapter, we’ll be happy to arrange a return instead.