Frank Filippone wrote:

>I notice a lot of the older pig sticker type mortise chisels ( on that 
auction
>site) have rather sharp points ( angle of
>sharpening). A lot sharper that I thought would be used. Does anyone 
have a
>few around that can measure the angle and report back?
>Is there some literature that recommends, to the student or 
professional, the
>"proper" angle of sharpening?

In the set of oval bolstered pig stickers I just got as part of the 
chest
mentioned in my saw nib post, the grinding angle is very low. I'm not 
home
so I cannot measure them, but a pic is here:

http://www.wdynamic.com/galoots/4images/details.php?image_id=5071

The arris between bevel and top has been intentially and skillfully 
radiused.
This is the case also with the bench chisels (low angle also).

I'll measure the angle when I get home tonite.

Best Regards,

David C.

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