Thread: Sawing my nortons in half the long way

The blade which I use is flat and wide about 6/8. It helps to keep the cut straight.

You guys talked me out of it! You guys made me realize that it can be done with a 3 inch hone. And I was doing it and since you fellas are way more experienced than I, I'm taking your word for it. Thanks for all the replies.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Yep been there done that, I have a set..

AaronX and I got together and split a set (Pun intended), cut them with a few Bandsaw blades, biggest waste of time and effort I ever made the mistake of falling for

The idea that you can hone "Off" blades easier with narrow hones is a myth

Take a normal 3 inch Norton and draw a line down the center, adjust your honing to stay on one side of that line and it is the exact same as a 1.5" hone..

I think I used my thin Norton set twice before I realized what a waste of time and effort it was, they still sit somewhere in the closet..

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Put 'em in the classifieds and somebody will buy 'em ......

I would give you a few pence for them. My coticule is 1.5 inches wide so it isn't a change of scenery for me