Approx. 15 min. on Kalamazoo

rpttrsn

rpttrsn

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I have most every type of sharpening method on the market. Edge Pro paper wheels, water stones etc. I have tried them all to get a great edge on a knife. For the money and time IMO the Kalamazoo is the quickest way to re-profile and get the finished edge you are looking for.
The ZT0566 has been re-profiled to 12 1/2 degrees per side with a 15 degree micro bevel. The micro bevel was added afterwards using the Spyderco Sharpmaker.

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rpttrsn said:
I have most every type of sharpening method on the market. Edge Pro paper wheels, water stones etc. I have tried them all to get a great edge on a knife. For the money and time IMO the Kalamazoo is the quickest way to re-profile and get the finished edge you are looking for.
The ZT0566 has been re-profiled to 12 1/2 degrees per side with a 15 degree micro bevel. The micro bevel was added afterwards using the Spyderco Sharpmaker.
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Just out of curiosity, is 12 1/2 deg. a guesstimate, using a jig, or something else?
 
Belts are the way to make it happen in a hurry; add a Bubble Jig to that set up for real accuracy.
 
Where did you purchase your Kalamazoo and what speed does it run at?

Looks like you're getting good results from yours!
 
I put my Rockwell 1X42 grinder on a tilt table. I can set the angle to 0.1 degrees using an angle cube. Right now it is set to 15 degrees off vertical. I hold the knife with the edge facing the ground, sharpen on one side, and then walk around the rig to sharpen the other side. I can finish up on a Sharpmaker because the angles match.View attachment 427468View attachment 427469
 
tiguy7 said:
I put my Rockwell 1X42 grinder on a tilt table. I can set the angle to 0.1 degrees using an angle cube. Right now it is set to 15 degrees off vertical. I hold the knife with the edge facing the ground, sharpen on one side, and then walk around the rig to sharpen the other side. I can finish up on a Sharpmaker because the angles match.View attachment 427468View attachment 427469
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Nice way to set your angle. Wondering why you would walk around the rig to sharpen the other side of the blade.
 
cbwx34 Mr. Womack

Mark Reich produces a "ceramic rod" holder that covers every degree from 10* to 30* - yes a bunch of holes and for sure a very precise tool (instrument) for determining blade angles.

Another yes I have one of Mark Reich's Precision holders. Mark's telephone number is 605) 210 0126. My thoughts are that Mark is producing another run this spring? He does a run every several years - - labor intensive at the least 60 holes bored at different and etc.

Also have and use an "angle cube", for me Mark's holder is a "must have".

Rupert
 
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Nice way to set your angle. Wondering why you would walk around the rig to sharpen the other side of the blade.
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I like to pull the blade across the platen. I get more control that way. I stand facing the edge of the belt. When I walk around the rig, I am facing the opposite belt edge.
 
tiguy7 said:
I like to pull the blade across the platen. I get more control that way. I stand facing the edge of the belt. When I walk around the rig, I am facing the opposite belt edge.
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It looks like you set up will take different length belts. Are those two additional rollers on the back?
 
One of the rear rollers is used to pull the ascending belt out of the way when using the tilt table. The rear rollers can also be used to push to two sides of the belt together for grinding the inside of say a scissor handle..
 
rpttrsn, thanks for the heads-up. Looks great. I checked out the suggested site to purchase it for more info....lots of good reviews. This might be my next purchase. Thanks. Mike
 
Be aware of heat build up when using a moving belt to sharpen. The apex of a knife is very minute and it does not take but a moment to push the heat past critical in this area.
Cool after each pass.
I sharpen blades on this machine.
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