I have heard that some people dont recommend getting the diamond rods for re profiling on the sharpmaker. Some say that attaching sandpaper to the rods will re profile the blade for you. I want to take my blade from a 40 degree angle down to a 30. Any "how to" or recommendations on the type of sandpaper and how to actually pull this off?
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Sharpmaker reprofiling question
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I've done it both ways. The diamond rods are not very coarse and I found that it removed steel slower than I would have liked. It's still much quicker than using the medium rods for the same purpose.
With sandpaper, I went to lowes and picked up some coarse and medium grit sandpaper. I then cut them into pieces slightly shorter than the sharpmaker rod and broad enough to wrap around all 3 sides. Then I wrapped it around the rod and taped around the top and bottom to keep it flat on the rod. Then I used the sharpmaker in the normal method. Since you're cutting into the paper, it doesn't last too long but the coarse grit takes metal off quickly. When the 2 edges are about to come together, switch to the finer grit. This will get the deep scratches out w/o wearing too much metal. Lastly, finish off with the ceramic rods.
With sandpaper, I went to lowes and picked up some coarse and medium grit sandpaper. I then cut them into pieces slightly shorter than the sharpmaker rod and broad enough to wrap around all 3 sides. Then I wrapped it around the rod and taped around the top and bottom to keep it flat on the rod. Then I used the sharpmaker in the normal method. Since you're cutting into the paper, it doesn't last too long but the coarse grit takes metal off quickly. When the 2 edges are about to come together, switch to the finer grit. This will get the deep scratches out w/o wearing too much metal. Lastly, finish off with the ceramic rods.
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I have not used this method as I have other means, but would wrap a section around the rod and either hold it or cut a piece and tape it to the top of the rod set at 30 degrees. Not knowing how hard your blade is I would first mark the blade edge with a sharpie and using 240 grit start to sharpen the edges. Increase to a finer (higher number) paper until you have attained the edge you are looking for. Finish on the med and fine ceramic rods.
If 240 is to coarse for your blade steel you can start at a finer grit.
Good luck.
If 240 is to coarse for your blade steel you can start at a finer grit.
Good luck.
