> Friends-

> As a new high school teacher, I just gained access to the school woodshop!
> This will be a MUCH better place to build than my garage, but I'm afraid
> most of the tools, particularly the hand tools, are suffering from
> abuse/neglect. Everything needs sharpening - planes, chisels, gouges,
> etc...

> My question is this - I found the old oilstone after hours of searching
> through cabinets, and it's a goodie, but isn't flat anymore. Needless to
> say, I'm reluctant to sharpen tools on it when it will grind everything
> into a gentle curve! Is there a way to re-true the surface of the stone,
> or do I need to bite the bullet and get a new one?

> Also, can anyone recommend a plane and chisel roller-jig dude... I *know*
> they don't have one of these.

> See ya on the water,

> Nathan To flatten- Get a piece of plate glass(preferably free,glue on some 80 grit silicon carbide paper with sanding disc adhesive,add oil to lube,and wail away till smooth. As to the sharpener jig ,Veritas makes a dandy,and with theangle setting jig(very worthwhile),is less than $30 USA