Canvas-backed Graphite Platen Padding

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mgysgthath

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Hey guys,

Just wondering if anyone has tried this stuff on their platens, and how they found it. Also I'm curious how to stick it on, non permanently. Is it a gimmick or worthwhile?

I saw it in Weldon Whitley's knifemaking DVD recently and thought I'd give it a shot since it's petty cheap, I just got a new flat platen, it might extend the life of it a bit. I've just decided to make a couple D2 platens as well, so if it goes horribly wrong it isn't the end of the world.

I haven't received it yet, so it might have some sort of adhesive already on the back, I'm not sure. Seems like a good idea though, safer than glass etc. I'll report my findings once I've tested it out.
 
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I have used this material. I glued it on with leather cement. It works well for awhile, but then begains to wear out.
15+ years ago I went to a tempered glass platen and after hundreds of tapered tangs it is still flat and shows no sign of wear.
 
If I ever get a second grinder that won't be subjected to non-knife tasks, I'll be using glass too I think. THank you for that testimony, as it shows the longevity as well as quality of that method.
 
I think my grizzly came with that stuff on the platen. It worked well until it started to wear off. As it wore off, the platen became uneven and I ended up having to strip it all off. I'm hoping to upgrade to glass.

- Chris
 
The DVD I mentioned he said it was good for 15-20 blades then had to be changed.. It was cheap so I bought a few feet of it, I figure by the time I run out (or probably sooner) I'll know if I hate it or not.
 
You will see some weird grinding taking place if you use it for any length of time. Get the ceramic glass !!! Frank
 
I have to recommend a pyro-ceramic glass platen as well... if installed correctly, it should last as long, if not longer than even hardened steel. All things considered, they're really not that expensive either. You should be able to modify your average platen for less than $30.

I am curious though... What "non-knife" related tasks are you thinking that a glass platen liner would be inappropriate for?
 
The graphite stuffs work real good for a very short time and better with fine grit belt.

I did hard A2 steel platen for awhile, then switched to glass. Then stayed with glass...:cool:
 
For example jamming random chunks of steel into the platen hard enough to rotate it when it's tightened down.. just basically anything someone would want to grind off.. It's not always me using it so I can't be sure the glass will be treated right. I will eventually switch to it rest assured.
Thanks all.
 
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