08M4001 - Med. Felt Wheel - 6" x 1/2"
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The finest edge you can get on any tool is with a strop or a buffing wheel. Unfortunately, it is difficult to get that edge without rounding the bevel somewhat when using a wheel. In certain cases (such as with carving tools), a rounded bevel may be desirable, but with chisels and plane blades it is best to maintain a predetermined bevel angle. A hard felt wheel is best for that.
When the wheel is dressed with our blade honing compound, the edge obtained is comparable to most razor blades.
A medium felt wheel is still very firm, but is more suitable for carving tools where controlled bevel rounding is desirable to give edge strength.
A narrow, medium felt wheel is best for the inside of carving gouges.
All our felt wheels are bored for 5/8" diameter arbors, but a 1/2" bushing is provided. Maximum 3600 rpm.
Nominal Imperial sizes are given for easier reference. Actual diameters are 150mm (5 7/8") and widths of 13mm (33/64"), 20mm (25/32"), and 25mm (63/64").
A hard felt wheel is best for chisels and plane blades where you want to maintain a predetermined bevel angle without rounding it. A medium felt wheel is firmer than soft felt but still allows some controlled bevel rounding, which is desirable for carving tools because a slight radius on the bevel adds edge strength.
A narrow 1/2" medium wheel is best for honing the inside of narrow carving gouges. The 3/4" and 1" widths are more suited to broader tools such as bench chisels and plane blades. Choose a width that matches the working width of your most frequently honed tools.
Veritas Honing Compound is designed to work with these felt wheels. Apply it directly to the spinning wheel to charge the surface before honing. When the wheel is properly dressed, it produces an edge comparable to most razor blades.
All wheels are bored for 5/8" diameter arbors, with a 1/2" bushing included. The maximum speed is 3600 rpm. Check that your polishing motor or grinder arbor matches one of these two sizes before ordering.
| Materials | Felt |
| Dimensions | 5 7/8" (150mm) dia.; 1/2", 3/4" or 1" width; bored for 5/8" arbor; 1/2" bushing |
| RPMs | 3600 (max) |
| Includes | Felt wheel |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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The finest edge you can get on any tool is with a strop or a buffing wheel. Unfortunately, it is difficult to get that edge without rounding the bevel somewhat when using a wheel. In certain cases (such as with carving tools), a rounded bevel may be desirable, but with chisels and plane blades it is best to maintain a predetermined bevel angle. A hard felt wheel is best for that.
When the wheel is dressed with our blade honing compound, the edge obtained is comparable to most razor blades.
A medium felt wheel is still very firm, but is more suitable for carving tools where controlled bevel rounding is desirable to give edge strength.
A narrow, medium felt wheel is best for the inside of carving gouges.
All our felt wheels are bored for 5/8" diameter arbors, but a 1/2" bushing is provided. Maximum 3600 rpm.
Nominal Imperial sizes are given for easier reference. Actual diameters are 150mm (5 7/8") and widths of 13mm (33/64"), 20mm (25/32"), and 25mm (63/64").
