My 12.5 degree ramp.

I did this idea last year. I used a variable-angle drill press vise with an angle gauge to measure the angles. Easy and solid.
 
Wow - Sorry guys - I forgot about this thread. I need to get pics of that blade for you all - but I am DEEPLY happy with the results.

I used a protractor, I freehanded the cuts on the table saw, I sanded both to the same angle and used scrap 1x4 to make the unit.

I am sure it is pretty danged close to 12.5 degrees.

You simply keep the blade as level as you can (that takes a little practice to do - I wanted to have it a little too steep) but when you get used to it - it makes sharpening SO very easy.

TF
 
Talfuchre said:
Wow - Sorry guys - I forgot about this thread. I need to get pics of that blade for you all - but I am DEEPLY happy with the results.

I used a protractor, I freehanded the cuts on the table saw, I sanded both to the same angle and used scrap 1x4 to make the unit.

I am sure it is pretty danged close to 12.5 degrees.

You simply keep the blade as level as you can (that takes a little practice to do - I wanted to have it a little too steep) but when you get used to it - it makes sharpening SO very easy.

TF
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I've found that holding a consistent angle is not as difficult as finding that angle to begin with. I just try to move my hips, legs and hands instead of my arms. That way you have find precision control with your hands, and most of the driving force is coming from something that isn't going to effect that because you're keeping your arms in one position.

A lot of you probably knew that. Just throwing it out there to help.
 
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