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Scary sharp

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005071

A method for sharpening woodworking tools, such as chisels and plane irons, using abrasive films or sandpaper adhered to a flat surface. This technique achieves a very fine edge quickly and with minimal equipment. Grits progress from coarse to extremely fine, often reaching 15,000 grit or higher for a mirror finish.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-005071
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectWoodworking
TranslationsGerman: Scary Sharp; Spanish: afilado extremo; French: affûtage miroir
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005071",
  "term": "Scary sharp",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A method for sharpening woodworking tools, such as chisels and plane irons, using abrasive films or sandpaper adhered to a flat surface. This technique achieves a very fine edge quickly and with minimal equipment. Grits progress from coarse to extremely fine, often reaching 15,000 grit or higher for a mirror finish.",
  "subject": "Woodworking",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Scary Sharp",
    "es": "afilado extremo",
    "fr": "affûtage miroir"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/scary-sharp/"
}

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