Good Beginner Sharpening System

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http://www.smkw.com/webapp/eCommerce/product.jsp?Mode=Text&SearchText=razor+sharp&Search.x=0&Search.y=0&Search=1&SKU=RSES625KWB

link above to the razorsharp edgemaking system.. its actually quite amazing.. hair splitting sharp second video actually shows the guy splitting hairs

[video=youtube;07wCjxlyrPM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07wCjxlyrPM[/video]
[video=youtube;yKIC2Q9_g5o]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKIC2Q9_g5o[/video]
 
Komitadjie said:
Yes, Econ has all of those.

When you see a "u" specified, that usually refers to microns. I've left you a visitor message with the links to Econ's respective pages for the different items I mentioned. Their price on the leather belts is about 50% better than anywhere else I've spotted for the same thing.
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Many thanks Komitadjie! I've wanted a belt sander and the Harbor Freight 1x30 with a selection of of affordable belts and compound looks very good to me. I'm sure there are better ones probably but hey I'm an entry level guy. :)
 
There are lots of better ones, but for the capability and the price, that HF has gotten a LOT of people into some freakishly sharp edges!

Those bars of compound will still be used by your GRANDKIDS, the usage is very low, and the leather belts will last an extremely long time. Remember to keep your edge cool, and only take the tip about halfway across the belt to keep from rounding it off. A couple cheap kitchen knives, and you'll have it down pat.
 
furfmonkey, i have a picture of a hair i split up the middle with a knife i made at this link. i showed the same knife to a buddy and he wanted to use it to shave his head after shaving a spot on his arm. he said the knife shaved smoother than a brand new razor he just used. i told him no because i didnt want to see him cut his head :D
http://mysite.ncnetwork.net/ress6fq6/id34.html
 
How much do you have to send to buy a motor and wheels and compund to do it with the wheels. That looks a llot easier than a belt sander, but a huge motor and wheels might be expensive. :confused:
 
Depends on your purpose. A grinder and the wheel set can be had for $30+$80, or you can put it on a grinder you already have and only be out the cost of the wheels.

Why *I* ended up choosing the belt over the paper wheels was that I prefer convex edges, and I needed to be able to repair tips and take out severe damage for my work down at the gun shop on the weekends. The wheels will put on an incredible edge very quickly, but they don't have the metal-removal capability or the versatility of a belt. If you're looking to ONLY sharpen knives, though, you might be able to get into the paper wheels a fair bit cheaper than the belt sander and an appropriate selection of grit and leather belts.
 
you can get just the slotted wheel and use it to remove the burr and not need a leather belt. i posted before about my buddy with a tormek. he does remodeling and uses wood chisels daily. i showed him some of my art summers knives and he was impressed with the edges and asked what i used. i showed him and then he had me touch up his chisels. he couldnt believe the difference the slotted wheel made on his edges that were sharpened before on the tormek. all i did was make 2 passes on each side and that was it.
 
richard j said:
you can get just the slotted wheel and use it to remove the burr and not need a leather belt. i posted before about my buddy with a tormek. he does remodeling and uses wood chisels daily. i showed him some of my art summers knives and he was impressed with the edges and asked what i used. i showed him and then he had me touch up his chisels. he couldnt believe the difference the slotted wheel made on his edges that were sharpened before on the tormek. all i did was make 2 passes on each side and that was it.
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First, thanks to all of you guys for your great suggestions. :thumbup:

Richard, if you use both of the wheels above, doesn't one sharpen? The guy said it was 150 grit. The slotted wheel polishes right? I don't know why you mentioned a leather belt though. I guess I need to study this more. I don't have any damaged blades just my small collection of users to keep sharp.

Those wheels look really fast unless the guy was doing it really quick as a demo. My problem is that I have a workbench in my basement but I really don't have a spot to mount a motor. I've got to many loaders one their mounted on the bench and on boards for re-loading shells and cartridges. Can one of those motors run free with the paper wheels or must it be mounted onto something.

This motor from Harborfreight.com looks like a nice size but the wheels seem like they'd hit the floor/table/workbench due to it's low height? What a really portable set-up if anyone knows and cares to share. I mean low expense, portable (if possible) and motor & wheel companies to look for.

Thanks again.
 
cziv said:
First, thanks to all of you guys for your great suggestions. :thumbup:

Richard, if you use both of the wheels above, doesn't one sharpen? The guy said it was 150 grit. The slotted wheel polishes right? I don't know why you mentioned a leather belt though. I guess I need to study this more. I don't have any damaged blades just my small collection of users to keep sharp.

Those wheels look really fast unless the guy was doing it really quick as a demo. My problem is that I have a workbench in my basement but I really don't have a spot to mount a motor. I've got to many loaders one their mounted on the bench and on boards for re-loading shells and cartridges. Can one of those motors run free with the paper wheels or must it be mounted onto something.

This motor from Harborfreight.com looks like a nice size but the wheels seem like they'd hit the floor/table/workbench due to it's low height? What a really portable set-up if anyone knows and cares to share. I mean low expense, portable (if possible) and motor & wheel companies to look for.

Thanks again.
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Here is a cheap stand for a bench grinder.
http://www.harborfreight.com/universal-bench-grinder-stand-3184.html
 
One system that I am now very enthusiastic about puts a fabulous convex edge on blades easily (grinding wheels give concave/hollow grinds - in theory not that good for actual edge)

I first saw this at the Blade Show 2011 - when none other than Ken Onion dragged me (kickin' and screamin') and insisted I look at it......

The Work Sharp (mini-belt grinder) knife sharpener.

Please take a look at this thread

and FWIW I have just done a review of the Work Sharp:

:thumbup: Review - Work Sharp (belt grinder) Knife Sharpener

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