Plane Iron Sharpener

Country of origin
Switzerland
Material
Wood
Condition
Good
Reference
#285-430F-B5

HONING DEVICE FOR PROFILE IRONS.

The box is made from a single piece of wood, hollowed out.
Top outer edges rounded, with a slight recess below.

A 14 mm shaft runs along the length, featuring:
- Forged end (⌀ 21 mm) on the left
- 24 mm hex nut on the right, above the crank (64×20×3.5 mm) with a fixed wooden handle (5 cm long, ⌀ 1.7–2.7 cm).

The shaft holds 10 round sharpening stones submerged in water, some with double curves.
Diameter: 5.4 cm to 2.4 cm.
Widths: 0.5 cm to 2.2 cm.

One stone has a flat surface, while all others have varying degrees of curvature.

Two screwed-on wooden blocks hold the assembly together, with a 2 mm lubrication hole included.

For Profile Iron/Gouge Slip/Profile Gouge Slip.

https://www.jimbodetools.com/products/19th-century-french-gouge-slip-with-every-profile-for-carving-tools-76879r
https://www.jimbodetools.com/products/18th-century-french-gouge-slip-with-every-profile-for-carving-tools-76878r


Weight in Grammes. Measurement in millimeters. Figures approximate.
Weight Length Width Height
1250 290 98 100
Weight: 2.76 lbs, 44.09 oz
Length 11.42 in Width 3.86 in Height 3.94 in

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