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Holzer Diamond Sharpening Stones

A new range of diamond sharpening stones from Holzer Hartstofftechnik. Holzer are specialists in diamond whetstones for woodworking tools and we offer a range of whetstones that will appeal to woodturners, woodcarvers and woodworkers alike. But their use is not restricted to just those applications. They can used to sharpen knives, garden tools and even ski edges, and can be used on carbide and glass as well as metal. Made in Austria.

Diamond Bench Stone

A 6" x 2" x ¾" bench stone that is mounted in a rigid and durable plastic base. Because of the diamond coating it will remain flat even after many years of use. A few drops of water will help maintain and restore the surface. The base has sticky pads underneath to hold it firmly in place on your bench. Ideal for woodworking tools and knives. Available in three different grits. Colour coded for easy identification.

Bench Stone 1200 grit (Green) Ref: DS152G

Price: £28.85
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Bench Stone 600 grit (Red) Ref: DS152R

Price: £28.85
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Bench Stone 325 grit (Blue) Ref: DS152B

Price: £28.85
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Diamond Slipstones

Slipstones are ideal for having close at hand or dropped into the toolbox so you have them with you wherever you go. We two sets - one 4.3/8" long, the other 2.3/4" - each containing three different grits, 1200, 600 and 325. Individual slipstones are colour coded to indicate grits of 1200(green), 600(red) & 325(blue).

Slipstone Set 4.3/8" long Ref: DS111

Price: £26.50
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Slipstone Set 2.3/4" long Ref: DSRB

Price: £17.60
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Diamond Half-Round / Conical File Ref: DSC
A handy file with universal applications, one end is half-round with an axial groove, the other one conical. The diameter is ¼", which leads into .08" at the tip of the cone. Each end is coated with diamonds over a length of 2.1/4". A clip fixes it to your coat pocket.
Price: £17.75
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Diamond Slip File Set Ref: DSSL
A set of three files that are ideal for use anywhere and ideal for the top of your toolbox. The plastic handle offers a degree of flexibility whilst sharpening and ensures a good grip. Each file is clearly marked to show the grit. Grits are 600, 400 and 200.
Price: £15.65
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Diamond Needle Files

These needle file sets are available in two grades, medium and fine, and are comparable to traditional needle files. Each set has files with cross sections of rectangular, triangular, round, square and half-round. Supplied in a plastic wallet.

Buy Both Sets for only £11.95

Set of Medium Needle Files Ref: DSNFM

Price: £6.85
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Japanese Waterstones

Japanese waterstones are well known for the benefits which they offer over traditional oilstones. Not only do they cut faster but also give a far keener cutting edge. They are a little softer than traditional stones and consequently wear a little faster but are far easier to maintain.
Individual coarse and medium stones may be stored in water all the time although protection should be taken against frost damage. If the stone is mounted on a stand avoid submersing the stand in water. This means that they are immediately ready for use. Fine stones should be sprinkled with water prior to use and will benefit from a regular dressing with a Nagura stone for the very finest finish.

Fine Finishing Stones

Mounted on a stand, both stones measure 206 x 73 x 23mm (approx. 8" x 3" x 1")

Finishing Stone - 6000 grit Ref: JWS0100

Price: £32.24
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Finishing Stone - 3000 grit Ref: JWS0101

Price: £27.25
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Medium Stones

Not mounted. JWS0102 measures 206 x 66 x 32mm, JWS0103 is 206 x 73 x 60mm.

Medium Stone - 1000 grit Ref: JWS0102

Price: £16.09
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Medium Stone - 1000 grit Ref: JWS0103

Price: £21.50
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Waterstone Set

This set gives you a coarse, medium and fine Japanese waterstone at any affordable price. Grits are 220, 1000 and 3000. Each stone comes mounted on a stand and measures 180 x 50 x 15mm (approx. 7" x 2" x 5/8"). Individual stones are also available.

Waterstone Set - 3 piece Ref: JWS0113

Price: £38.04
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Waterstone Coarse - 220 grit Ref: JWS0110

Price: £16.28
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Waterstone - 1000 grit Ref: JWS0111

Price: £16.28
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Waterstone Fine - 3000 grit Ref: JWS0112

Price: £18.34
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Curved Edge Waterstone

Available in three grits. Each stone measures 152 x 55 x 35mm (approx. 6" x 2.1/4" x 1.3/4").

Curved Waterstone - 240 grit Ref: JWS0105

Price: £11.75
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Curved Waterstone - 1000 grit Ref: JWS0106

Price: £14.05
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Curved Waterstone - 4000 grit Ref: JWS0107

Price: £16.28
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Nagura Stone

By rubbing this chalky stone over the face of a finishing waterstone, a fine paste is created which aids the final polishing of the cutting edge of any tool.

Nagura Stone Ref: JWS0117
By rubbing this chalky stone over the face of a finishing waterstone, a fine paste is created which aids the final polishing of the cutting edge of any tool.
Price: £4.39
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Flattening Stones

Flattening stones are designed to re-true the surface of a waterstone. Soak the stone in water prior to use and then rub the surface of the waterstone along the flattening stone. The grooves remove any waste material and prevent clogging. Rinse the waterstone well before re-using.
Black stone is for coarse grits, blue for medium and coarse grits.

Black Flattening Stone Ref: JWS0114

Price: £10.73
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Blue Flattening Section Ref: JWS0115

Price: £11.75
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Deluxe Universal Sharpening System Ref: 447
Deluxe system that incorporates all the features of both the Fingernail profiler and the Universal Sharpening System. Changes from fingernail profiling to standards use in seconds.

Watch a Video Clip:

Introduction (14mb)

Setup and Use (47mb)

Price: £96.14
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Fingernail Profiler Ref: 445
A simple device which enables the recreation of fingernail profiles on gouges.

Price: £64.45
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Universal Sharpening System Ref: 446
Suitable for all standard (i.e. non fingernail) woodturning tools.

Price: £53.89
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Fingernail Profiler Up-grade Kit Ref: 445/447UPG
For those who own a Fingernail profiler, this adds the large sharpening platform to allow sharpening of non fingernail tools. Includes captive spanners and angle finder jig.

Price: £38.24
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Universal Sharpening System Up-grade Ref: 446/447UPG
Improves the Universal System by adding Fingernail Profiling capability. Upgrade provides centre shaft, centre boss and tool holder/pivot arms.

Price: £49.75
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Jig Adaptor Table

The Jig Adaptor Table is designed to retro fit on to the platform of the Robert Sorby Universal and Deluxe Universal Sharpening Systems. The four nut and bolts hold the table in place and additional jigs can be added to assist in sharpening various woodturning and woodworking chisels and gouges.

Jig adaptor Table Ref: 447JAT

Price: £16.00
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Skew Jig Ref: PESKEW

Price: £11.75
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Standard Gouge Jig Ref: PEVB

Price: £19.75
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Woodworking Chisel Jig Ref: PESQ

Price: £11.84
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Robert Sorby Sharpening / Honing Kit

This inexpensive kit produces excellent results and utilises lathe or existing workshop equipment to drive the sharpening / honing discs. The kit contains:
2 x 5" pre-drilled MDF discs
1 x 5" leather disc
2 x 80, 150, 320 grit abrasive discs
1 x 150g ultra-fine honing compound
1 x disc driving screw / plate / nut
1 x "how to use" booklet

Other spares detailed below.

Robert Sorby Honing / Sharpening Kit Ref: TW470

Price: £28.75
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Honing Compound Ref: 475

Price: £6.25
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Leather Disc Ref: 476

Price: £3.56
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MDF Disc Ref: 477

Price: £3.76
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Driving Screw Kit Ref: 478

Price: £3.95
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5" Self Adhesive Aluminum Oxide Discs

These discs are used in Robert Sorby's Sharpening / Honing Kit but can be easily attached to a 5" faceplate to make a very eficient disc sander.
Pack quantity 5 of one grit.

5" x 40 Grit Discs Ref: 415A/40

Price: £6.14
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5" x 80 Grit Discs Ref: 415A/80

Price: £4.94
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5" x 100 Grit Discs Ref: 415A/100

Price: £3.66
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5" x 150 Grit Discs Ref: 415A/150

Price: £3.66
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5" x 240 Grit Discs Ref: 415A/240

Price: £3.66
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5" x 320 Grit Discs Ref: 415A/320

Price: £3.66
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5" x 400 Grit Discs Ref: 415A/400

Price: £3.66
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Diamond Sharpening File Ref: RS224
For honing those difficult to access cutting edges. It is ideal for honing replaceable tip tools. Flexible and versatile, can be used on knives, scissors and even tungsten carbide tipped router cutters. For maximum life, lubricate with water during use.

Price: £10.21
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Aluminium Oxide Wheels

We strongly recommend the use of 'White Wheels' for grinding HSS. aluminium oxide cuts faster and generates far less heat than standard wheels. The friable bond on these wheels means that once worn, the top surface powders away releasing fresh new abrasive from below. The 36 grit wheels are used for reprofilling tools. They create less heat and are less likely to glaze. Use the 80 grit wheels for sharpening.

Aluminium Oxide Wheel 6 x 3/4" 36 grit Ref: 453

Price: £22.73
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Aluminium Oxide Wheel 6 x 1" 36 grit Ref: 454

Price: £25.61
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Aluminium Oxide Wheel 6 x 3/4" 80 grit Ref: 455

Price: £27.85
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Aluminium Oxide Wheel 6 x 1" 80 grit Ref: 456

Price: £27.85
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Diamond Wheel Dresser Ref: 457

Price: £20.69
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Star Wheel Dresser

Star Wheel Dresser and Spare Wheel

Star Wheel Dresser Ref: 458

Price: £17.62
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Spare Wheel for Star Dresser Ref: 459

Price: £4.03
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Syderco Pocket Ceramic Stones

Ceramic stones are extremely hard and will last a lifetime with minimal wear to the surface. They require no lubricant - no oil, no water - making them not only clean but usable anywhere.
These small stones can be kept in the pocket or the toolbox. They have hundreds of applications and each comes with in handy leather pouch. Each stone measures 5" x 1" x 1/8".

Spyderco Pocket Ceramic Stone - fine grit Ref: CBS04

Price: £27.74
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Spyderco Pocket Ceramic Stone - medium grit Ref: CBS07

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Spyderco Ceramic Sharpening Stones

Spyderco ceramic stones are extremely hard and will last a very long time with little or no wear. Used dry, no oil or water needed makes them very easy to use and clean. Available in three different grades. Each stone is supplied in a rigid polymer case with anti-skid rubber feet. Each stone is 8" x 2" x 1/2"

Medium Ceramic Stone Ref: CBS01

Price: £65.51
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Fine Ceramic Stone Ref: CBS02

Price: £65.51
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Ultra Fine Ceramic Stone Ref: CBS03

Price: £76.96
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Diamond Sharpening Cards

A handy 3" credit card size diamond sharpener. Fits into a pocket or wallet. Each comes in a colour coded vinyl case.

Sharpening Card - Coarse Ref: D3C

Price: £12.95
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Sharpening Card - Fine Ref: D3F

Price: £12.95
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Sharpening Card - Extra Fine Ref: D3E

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Veritas Lapping Plate

Measuring 12" x 4.1/8" x 1.1/8" high and weighing approximately 14lb, this is one substantial lapping plate! Made from an iron chosen for its dimensional stability and material consistency, the bottom and sides are machined, and the top is ground flat to within 0.001" over the entire surface. The unique channel design, optimised for a figure-eight lapping pattern, serves to eliminate resistance from hydraulic lock and captures excess oil, abrasive and slurry. For fingertip safety, the channels have been chamfered to eliminate sharp edges and corners. Not intended for heavy material removal, it is designed to condition or smooth previously ground surfaces and is used with light oil. There is available a range of lapping powder grits, but we recommend 280 grit for twisted, wavy or linished objects, 400 grit for ground surfaces with a slightly rough texture, and 600 grit for surfaces requiring little material removal. A useful tool for improving the surface quality of plane soles, blades and chisels, it will lap materials up to the same surface area of the lapping plate, accommodating even a jack-plane sole.

12" Lapping Plate Ref: LP12

Price: £80.50
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90 Grit Lapping Powder Ref: LP90G

Price: £4.20
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180 Grit Lapping Powder Ref: LP180G

Price: £4.00
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280 Grit Lapping Powder Ref: LP280G

Price: £4.60
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400 Grit Lapping Powder Ref: LP400G

Price: £5.15
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600 Grit Lapping Powder Ref: LP600G

Price: £6.16
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Set of 5 Lapping Grit Powder Ref: LPGS

Price: £26.50
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