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How to sharpen up newly restored Webb Witch Cylinder?

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edwardajames Sun, 30/10/2022

Hello all

Just recently finished my second restoration, a Webb Witch. I'm pleased with the result and it looks lovely in its original colours and with transfers reapplied. I've attached some photos.

I'd like to use it...!

But I can't work out how to sharpen it. I bought a cylinder sharpening kit from amazon thinking that would do the job, and discovered it simply doesn't work with the Witch because of the shape of the cylinder guard etc. 

I tried looking at Youtube and beyond finding a guy spinning his cylinder on an industrial grinding machinem there wasn't much else. What would people advise doing?

Thank you all in advance. 

Best wishes

Ed 

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moorcroftman Wed, 02/11/2022

Hi. Look up backlapping . Use a  water based grinding paste and a paint brush . Paste available from Amazon.

 

Rotate blades in reverse as you brush on paste. Adjust your blades after a few turns. Rinse with water  dry and check if blades need touching up. OR remove cylinder and take it to be ground   minimum £45

Dave

edwardajames Sun, 13/11/2022

Hi Dave. Thank you that's very helpful. Not sure I want to take it all apart again just yet! I'll give the backpacking technique a go.