paris3200 Report post Posted June 26, 2008 I just bought a new Osborne English Point strap end punch and it isn't even remotely sharp. Before I screw it up trying to sharpen it I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how I should go about sharpening it. Thanks, Jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
45LC Report post Posted June 30, 2008 Jason, If I can get a word in, there are a couple of ways I might consider to attack the problem. 1) send it out to a sharpener..saw blades, scissors etc. 2) I have a small sander with a 1" x 42" belt and a 9" disk. I would use a 250 grit belt and approach it very carefully at the angle you think matches the one on the tool. Any grinding is going to be fairly slow, especially on a used belt. I use this approach to sharpen my hole punches, except that I will chuck them up in a 3/8" drill. Turn the sander on and the drill and it only takes a few seconds. When the 250 grit belts get completely worn and won't hardly cut anything they become some of my best belts. I use them to burnish the edges on some of the thicker practice pieces I make. It will usually darken the leather, so don't do it on anything that you want to stay natural . 3) glue a piece of wet or dry sandpaper to a piece of glass and very carefully do it by hand. Don't know if any of these methods will help you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
