pen mill sharpening

[woodstump]

Anyone sharpened thier pen mill? how did you do it?

Don

 

[Brent]

Just use a small file, Don't over do it, just a few strokes should work.

 

[woodscavenger]

I have a 3"x 6" diamond hone. I sit it flush against the angled cutting wings and make 2-3 light passes. Then I set the mill on the hone with all cutting surfaces in contact then I slowly turn it clockwise for several turns. Cuts beautifully.

 

[penhead]

I use a small file also...one thing I would add that makes it easier for me is to take something like a black marker and color in the complete area of the 'wings'...this way you know if/when you have hit the entire wing sharpened.

 

[Gregory Huey]

Thanks for the tips as I too have had problems trying to sharpen my mill.

 

[dougle40]

I use a Dremel tool and a 1/4" sanding drum .

 

[Queso]

VERY CAREFULLY, I touch it against the grinder. Doesn't take much. Just make sure you grind the right side

 

[Fleabit]

I use a small square ceramic file. It is the perfect size to fit the pen mill wings. As long as you make a couple of passes with it as soon as you detect dullness, it keeps them nice and sharp.

 

[jdavis]

I use a diamond hone with very few strokes. does not take much.

 

[Rifleman1776]

After screwing up mine. [:I] I took it to an expert sharpener and paid him $2.00 to sharpen properly.