What kind of simple tool is there to sharpen round stock type metal, into a sharp point like a pencil? I'm wondering what is used initially when they build the tool below. (see link)
Seems I need to sharpen the ends on my lockhart firwood gripper, and they seemed to have changed the point, but I am still curious, must be something like a lathe, or mill set up for it ?
Below is for the benefit of anyone handling firewood:
Originally, on earlier models of this tool, like mine it was a symmetrical point, it now appears its been changed, so maybe I'll do that with a file on mine, has to be sharp and dig in, or you had best watch your feet !!!
Great tool for handling firewood logs before split, after that I don't handle them off the ground. One does need to learn its rules, and one is keeping the point sharp and at the right angle so it catches but good. Once you learn how to use this handy tool, I'd not be without one for putting logs onto the splitter beam/table, for most wood, larger ones I use the bucket or tilt the beam up to halve them first. I use a green one 15"-18", and with 16" wood I can toss the log out of it, one does have to be cognizant of their feet and shoulder, but it gives you a handle to lift from so you don't bend all the way over. Sometimes you have to hand tap the point to sink in enough, well if dull or wrong angle. It'll lift a heavy log all the way up to bending the hook end if you try one too heavy, I thought it would break, it would not, meets my criteria LOL! Simple and Effective!
Lockhart Firewood Gripper
Video of this tool in use
Seems I need to sharpen the ends on my lockhart firwood gripper, and they seemed to have changed the point, but I am still curious, must be something like a lathe, or mill set up for it ?
Below is for the benefit of anyone handling firewood:
Originally, on earlier models of this tool, like mine it was a symmetrical point, it now appears its been changed, so maybe I'll do that with a file on mine, has to be sharp and dig in, or you had best watch your feet !!!
Great tool for handling firewood logs before split, after that I don't handle them off the ground. One does need to learn its rules, and one is keeping the point sharp and at the right angle so it catches but good. Once you learn how to use this handy tool, I'd not be without one for putting logs onto the splitter beam/table, for most wood, larger ones I use the bucket or tilt the beam up to halve them first. I use a green one 15"-18", and with 16" wood I can toss the log out of it, one does have to be cognizant of their feet and shoulder, but it gives you a handle to lift from so you don't bend all the way over. Sometimes you have to hand tap the point to sink in enough, well if dull or wrong angle. It'll lift a heavy log all the way up to bending the hook end if you try one too heavy, I thought it would break, it would not, meets my criteria LOL! Simple and Effective!
Lockhart Firewood Gripper
Video of this tool in use