Paper wheels VS Edge Pro?

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edctac

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So I picked up a bench grinder and a paper wheel a few days ago. This thing is amazing, I got the hang of it pretty quick and took my knives from really sharp to HOLY F@#$. I'm still learning, but I polished the edge on my manix pretty well. I was just wondering for those of you who have both systems, is the edge pro really better? I haven't polished the edge on anything else yet, but I'm going to try. I was also wondering if anyone had any tips for paper wheels, and what type of compound you use? I will try and take some good pictures but in the mean time post some pics of your own :)
 
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No, its just a cheepy from a hardware store. Since i work for The Home Depot, I would recommend checking there first. The wheel I got said for a 6" grinder 3000 rpms or faster. I bought the cheepest one around $45.
 
That edge looks nice. I have been pondering picking up some paper wheels. I was worried about the learning curve but this seems reassuring.
Thanks for the info!
 
Just do it, the first knife I used it on was an ambitious. I have since done almost all my knives. Like I said I'm still learning, but I got all of them sharp if not wicked stupid sharp. I still wana know how it stacks up against the edgepro.
 
The edgepro, if used right, will make picture perfect edges. The paper wheels will win out in sheer speed.
 
That edge has some very obvious grind marks on the edge.

This is not an apple to apple comparison, one is a power tool the other is a guided hand tool.

I don't know what grits are available on the wheels, probably about the same as the edge pro, what I will say is that at extremely low angles and very high grit, I don't think anyone can handle a paper wheel as well as an edge pro for a perfect bevel.

One is speed and good results, the other trades off all that speed for the possibility (based on user skill ) for perfection.
 
Performance, I agree, at least when it comes to utility, aesthetics matter to some, a perfectly mirror polished edge is a thing of beauty, your post didn't mention extremely low angles.

You're the man when it comes to paper wheels, I'd like to know what you think of the possibility of getting a mirror polish on a 20° inclusive bevel while keeping the bevel even. Also for angles below 20° would there be an increased possibility of overheating the metal at the edge?
 
the knife in my avitar is super thin and although i sharpened it on my belt sander i could also have put a half a v edge on with the grit wheel and not had any problems with heat. i do run my wheels at 1725 rpm though. i have sharpened straight razors before without any problems. it does take a light touch to do them.
 
I dont know anything about the Edge Pro,but ive always been more than satisfied with the hair popping edges that are easily achieved with paper wheels.Been using them for 20+ years.I usually sharpen on my grinder now,but i always finish with a compound loaded paper polishing wheel.I sharpened everything from swords to razor blades.
 
kycolonel said:
Lowe's still carries this one - I bought it a couple of weeks ago for my sharpening wheels setup. Nice machine, and quiet relative to my cheap HF belt grinder which always sounds like its going to come apart at any moment.
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i have heard quite a few sanders that sound that way. its usually the bearings going bad and in need of being replaced.
 
Skimo said:
That edge has some very obvious grind marks on the edge.
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Yeah, and no macro lens needed to see them, but hey, I get them too.....I can't show them to you now cuzz I don't want to have to pull the cover off til Spring.....
 

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I am aware of the grind marks, but either way it slices like a ninja made out of laser beams ;)
 
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