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Sharpening
I was wondering what everyone else is using to sharpen ther blades for the first time. I am using a Lansky set up that is working great, but it takes forever. I am starting to get orders, and I need a faster way to do this. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Jeremy |
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Jeremy,
I've been using my belt sander slack belt with 400 grit, than 600 grit, a strop to remove the wire edge and lastly a quick buff with green rough. It takes all of about 5 minute and gives a great edge. Another maker showed me this so I think it?s a common method. Hope this helps, Jim |
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I put the initial edge bevel on using my belt sander running very slow. Then I finish with an Edge-Pro (a Lansky style system)....
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i use the sander with either a 220 or 400 grit belt(tight slack) then use either ceramic rods or a piece of sand paper on a flat block to knock the burr off, then light buff with green rouge
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Thanks for the suggestions guys.
Jeremy |
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I don't like the Lansky-type systems. The edge angle changes as the stone gets further from the pivot point. Makes re-sharpening harder as the location of the clamp must be set identically when touching up an edge - or you have to reset the edge.
Sharpening any blade over 5 inches must change the clamp point. Using a normal stone and a stack of coins is the easiest way to a great edge: Sharpening Calculator Just my opinion. Steve PS I set the initial edge on the belt sander too - running backwards and slow. |
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Enlightenment
Wow Steve
Really appreciate the input from you on sharpening....have to say that the very thought of using a stone "alone" has always been a great mystery and frightening experience to me. Always had to have a system !!! Believe I will now try the "coin system". Great info...thank you. Bernie __________________ Bernie Doone |
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Bernie,
I hear you about being scared on stones! I've seen guys make scary edges on stones. I never could. Then, I saw the coin trick on the instructions for a Japanese waterstone (couldn't read it, but obvious) so I made that calculator. If you lock your elbows at your side and move the body it's amazing how consistent your strokes will be. Remember, you'll never get a good edge without a perfectly flat stone. Steve |
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