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Everyone,
I need a bit of advice. This question has been asked before, and i found the threads, but none of them really had the same restrictions that i had. here is the problem. I need some way of putting an edge on my blades after post-HT grinding. i do not have access to a belt sander, nor will i have the funds for one in the near future. I need some new files and a few other things. I could get the HF 1x30, but i really don't feel like spending 40 bucks plus what i will spend on belts on something that i will probably not use that much before i get a 2x42 in the next 6 months. I have never been very good at hand sharpening, but i suppose i could learn. my thoughts were 1. getting a strop and loading it up with black compound and going convex :thumbup: 2. getting some DMT stones and doing it that way, however, i am not too excited about this. it seems kind of unforgiving. my budget is about $50, tops $70. thanks all. this is really bothering me. what is the point of a dull knife?
Steven
 
bench grinder. at 3600 rpm. it is a disaster. i only did one and i knew i needed a different plan.
 
Well you should already have everything you need. Tape some sandpaper to a flat surface and use it like a stone. Start with something like 320#. Even if you aren't that good at hand sharpening, it will be better that a blunt edge. Oh and tape up the bevels to keep from scratching them on accident.


-Xander
 
I would buy a set of cheap diamond stones off ebay and practice hand sharpening. They don't last forever but give decent value for the money and are the fastest way to hand sharpen IMO. Even if you end up with another sharpening system the diamond stones will likely come in handy at some point.
 
For the rare occasion that I do any hand sharpening, I have one of these (and a diamond stone, mouse pad, etc.) and it works pretty well but takes some time and patience. http://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/DMT-Knife-Sharpening-Guide-P11C16.aspx I have never had much luck going strictly by hand.

I also think the systems such as the Lansky are fairly inexpensive and will help you to mainain the right angle, but I'm not sure about using one of those for a first time sharpening...
 
find a 1/2 hp motor and get a set of paper wheels. you can also use them on the grinder you have now. they will last you a lifetime and will give you a razor sharp edge in no time. you can also find local places that have dull knives and sharpen them to make extra money after you get good at using them.
 
Hi Stephen, +1 on the paper wheel system, i run a 12" 120 noritake wheel and japanese 12" leather polisher and the motor spins @ 1750, with the wheels spinning away from me, i use a couple reference marks for my 15/20 degree, i have and find nice old 1/2- 3/4 motors that spin @ 1750, some with switches for forward and reverse, for 40-50 bucks @ our local fleamarkets/C.L., that would spin some paper wheels just fine.? Just my .02 see you soon. GHaile
 

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I have the basic paper wheels, and so i will try those. however, I can't wait to get that belt grinder ;).
 
Steven,

When you come down here this weekend we can talk and I might be able to set you up with something to borrow until you get your permanent set-up.
 
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