Stanley 16-050 Sharpening System

by Stanley

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The Stanley Sharpening System provides all the necessary components for accurate and precise sharpening of chisel blades and plane irons. The kit includes: a honing guide; an 8-by-2-inch aluminum oxide grit sharpening stone, double-sided with fine and medium grade; and non-flammable, non-toxic white oil for use with the oilstone. It also includes instructions to achieve a precise, sharp edge that is square to the blade. This kit is compatible with all chisel blades and plane irons from 1/4 inch to 2-3/4 inches (4mm-60mm). It is covered by a limited lifetime warranty.

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Complete system for accurate and precise sharpening of cutting edges. Kit contains: Honing guide, oilstone (8'' x 2'' aluminum oxide grit sharpening stone, double sided with fine and medium grade), and white oil (for use with oilstone, nonflammable, nontoxic). Features angle setting gauge with preset markings at 25, 30, and 35 for ease of set up. Suitable for use with all chisel blades and plane irons from 1/4'' to 2 3/4'' (4mm to 60mm).

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000KFTDSK
• Item model number: 16-050
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,909 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #15 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Sharpening Stones

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97 of 103 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Further decline in standards, December 25, 2007

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Shannon Brown - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stanley 16-050 Sharpening System (Tools & Home Improvement)

Having bought a Stanley honing jig a couple of years ago for personal use, I was pleased with it enough to buy one for work as well. However, what a difference a couple of years make! While the basic design is exactly the same, where it is made is not. The one I had originally bought was made in England. The castings were tight, clean and smooth. This one was made in, well two guesses as to where and the first one doesn't count. The castings a rougher and the angle gage wobbles so you never if you're truely square or not. As for the stone, it's too narrow. Any chisel over an inch and a half or plane iron greater than a number three can not be sharpened on this stone, which for most shops, makes it almost completely useless. Plus it soaks up too much oil and clogs too easily.
Now doen't think I'm jumping on the "Stanley sucks" bandwagon. Most of my tools are modern Stanley's and I'm more than pleased with their performance. But what I'm afraid of; is that pretty soon that won't be the case. As all the major manufacturers sell their souls to jump on the "Chinatastic" bandwagon too line their own (and their share holders too) pockets, we, the average consumer are left with inferior prducts at only a slightly cheaper (if that) price.
Final thought; it's ok for what it is, but it's not what it used to be, and doesn't bode well for what it will be, unless we do something to change it.

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't Do It!, April 17, 2008

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J. Coulter (Aurora, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stanley 16-050 Sharpening System (Tools & Home Improvement)

I consider this a total waste of money for the very simple reason that it is imposible to clamp a chisel or plane blade squarely. There is no straight edge to register the edge of the blade on. Also, the wheels are remarkably cheap plastic. I am going to buy one of the standerd "vise" style guides.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth it, February 13, 2009

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C. Stevens "C. Stevens" (New Hampshire, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stanley 16-050 Sharpening System (Tools & Home Improvement)

Do not waste your money on this product. The sharpening stone is extremely warped, and spending the time to flatten the stone would take days. The gauge is terribly cheap, and it is very difficult to keep your iron or chisel square.
There are better gauges out there for similar cost.