Anyone have any tips for easier, quicker ways of flattening the backs of chisels,plane blades,etc.. I had gotten this slick from woodcraft a few years ago and finally gotten around to flattening its back. It came extremely rough and I normally use my 10 by 4 inch duosharp extra coarse(220 grit) for quick removal but it is testing my patience and my tendons.
I dont have any machines as I use these diamond stones for just about all sharpening except for final honing I do on 4000 8000 grit waterstones. Any tips would be helpful as I am sure this wont be the last scrappy tool I will want to work into good use. tb