DMT 8x3 diamond sharpener holder

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I do wood working and my tools need constant sharpening. Knives, planes, chisels, etc. I use an 8X3 inch DMT dia-sharp fine diamond sharpening plate to keep them sharp. This plate is heavy and cumbersome. I made this design to solidly hold the plate on my workbench in my wood working vise. the cross bar will fit into your choice of slots on the bottom on the base. this cross bar will then be gripped by the vise. or you may choose to skip that step and simply use the base by itself. This sharpening plate works best with some liquid for a slurry to wash away the fine filings and grit. The four holes in the base will allow extra fluid to drain away. I glued the cross bar in to the slot I will use. This is designed for a flush mounted wood working vise. NOT a mechanic's vise that sits above the workbench surface. This is a very important factor to be aware of. Always use caution when working around sharp tools.