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General Tools 809 Chisel/Plane Blade Sharpener | 
| Brand: General Tools
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $24.80
Buy New: $20.75
You Save: $4.05 (16%)
Rating:  3 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 9 x 4.9 x 3.8
MPN: 809
Model: 809G
UPC: 038728240248
EAN: 0038728240248
ASIN: B00004T7PB
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Adjustable | | • | Folds for storage |
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Product Description
- For razor sharp chisel and plane blades up to 2-5/8" wide - Easy-to-follow instructions available on the back - Made in the USA
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| Customer Reviews:
 Better than nothing if your not too fussy. April 5, 2002
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
I picked this unit up locally yesterday because the options were next to nothing. My immediate need was based on the fact that I had 2 locksets waiting to be installed an my old chisels were in bad shape. I compared this purchase to the cost of some new chisels and that selection was also nothing to speak of so I decided to try to rehab my current tools. Now, mind you, I can be quite fussy when need be. But, I had previously sharpened these chisels with my belt sander. Real precicion there. Let me say that within 30 min. I had the 2 worst chisels back straight, square and sharp to the point I didn't think they would get to ever again.I was very pleased. Easy to set up and very easy to use. But, here's the down side. It's not a precision tool. I will get you a very sharp straight edge with somewhere near a required 30* bevel but not necessarily 100% so tool to tool. Also, you'll be hard pressed to create that extra 1* micro-bevel I've read about elsewhere due to the macro-graduated guidelines. Also, my older chisels are a bit thicker through their shanks and the holder barely accomodated them. Another 1/16" thicker and I would not have been able to use it. Newer chisels are more consistent throughout their length so I would guess that would not be a real issue.It seems sturdy enough but I would not think it's great for heavy duty/very regular use. I guess that would sum it up. It's the perfect occasional jig for the not-so-fussy carpenter. It works, quite well, just with not so much precicion. I may very well return it and spend the $35.00 for the Veritas. That piece is probably the best value for it's excellent overall quality. You get what you pay for with this one.
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