Very good points HD! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I have a question regarding sharpening on a belt sander -
Do you always have to re-profile a knife edge to sharpen on a belt sander?
No, you can stay with the same edge angle and just use a fine belt or even a leather one with compound to sharpen it.
Can you resharpen non-convex edges without making them convex using the belt sander? Just curious..Thanks.
Yes, although most final edges are slightly convex anyway since they are done on a slack belt by hand. For a true flat bevel edge, use the platen. It's that steel plate behind the belt.
