I'm fairly new to woodworking having recently built a pretty simple "built-in" CD/DVD shelf unit which turned out a lot better than I expected and got me interested in trying some more ambitious work.
Right now I'm trying to figure out what to do with the metal-filled water from sharpening with waterstones. I have a couple of pretty cheap chisels and planes that I tried to turn into something useful by lapping the backs until they approximated a mirror and then sharpening the bevel. I got a decent edge, although I definitely still need to work on my technique as they seemed to dull very quickly.
Anyway, when I was done (believe me, it took a long time), I was left with a container full of water and metal filings, which I can't decide what to do with. It doesn't seem like it would be good for the flowerbeds or the sewer system. I'm really curious what others do. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
-- Keith