Here's my setup....
Had to cap the stone arm to keep it from falling out while riding around.
cbw
(j/k of course)
Hey, sometimes a really good idea grows out of a little funny thought.... And this one should merit some serious consideration! :thumbup:
Virtually no set-up needed, no van needed, just a lawn chair, sun shade, and a willingness to not get rich quickly....
The biggest obstacle, as I see it, is getting taken seriously. We sharpeners know the value of the EdgePro Pro, but Mr. & Mrs. John Q. Public doesn't have a clue. One the up-side, you can carry all your stones in your shirt pocket, a canteen of water on your belt, and set up at flea markets and Farmer's Mkts. in your area to get exposure without a lot of hassle. Pick up a handful of junk knives from the Salvation Army (just be sure they are really steel) and just sit and slowly sharpen in the shade with a nicely lettered sign explaining why you are there. It would take a season or two of little or no business (do guy's pocket knives for a buck just to give them an idea of what's going on) but I think this could actually work. An Ipod for some tunes or audio-books to keep from going batty and you might have a future there! If I were in the states, I'd give it some serious thought. (Flea Markets are not as common here. Once a month sort of things. Bicycle sharpeners, on the other hand, are as common as fleas!)
Stitchawl
