How To Sharpen A Hatchet With A Grinder. Gently press the axe or hatchet head against the grinding wheel. One time i used the exposed side of a bench grinder wheel to do a quick sharpening/bevel job on a hatchet blade.
One time i used the exposed side of a bench grinder wheel to do a quick sharpening/bevel job on a hatchet blade. 6 sharpening with a whetstone. Did a nice job, and it was sharp as hell but i feel stupid for my haste.
4.1 for maintaining the blade’s edge after it has been used in the field for a while:
Doesn't quite get the job done anymore? Large, relatively smooth stones that you can place on the ground and, holding the axe in your two hands, grind the edge against. Once the job is complete, take a look at the edge of the blade to make sure that it’s centered and straight. One time i used the exposed side of a bench grinder wheel to do a quick sharpening/bevel job on a hatchet blade.