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They seem accomodating and nice.
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They seem accomodating and nice.
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That is my plan as well. Several old (age not useage) folders that will call me Frankenstein, I will call them Half-Squat....
Then the Kitchen knives will feel my wrath. Once I become a lean mean sharpening machine I will..... take a nap.
Upon wakening, we will revise the plan and see where it goes.
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Paraphrased update from W.E.
As many Companies, backed-up due to complications of severe weather last couple of weeks. Doing their best to catch up.
End Paraphrase.
Companies with desireable products are certainly more effected. Worth the wait, I am sure.
As many Companies, backed-up due to complications of severe weather last couple of weeks. Doing their best to catch up.
End Paraphrase.
Companies with desireable products are certainly more effected. Worth the wait, I am sure.
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Here is some info from the WE website (specifications page) indicating they are coming out with an accessory this year to allow from a near 0 degree to a 180 degree angle in sharpening. Those of you with your chisel grinds or angles outside of the 15-30 range should be stoked about it. I'm hoping to get one of thier setups, just don't have the cash right now.
Minimum Angle: 15 degrees per side are the lowest markings on the sharpener
Minimum Angle: 15 degrees per side are the lowest markings on the sharpener
*the markings are placed on the Base Rod are based on knives that extend .625" above the top of the vise jaws - moving the collars all the way in with a knife of this size allows for a minimum angle of 13 degrees
**wider knives can be sharpened at even lower angles
***a new accessory will be available this year allowing sharpening down to just above 0 degrees
Maximum Angle: 30 degrees per side**wider knives can be sharpened at even lower angles
***a new accessory will be available this year allowing sharpening down to just above 0 degrees
*a new accessory will be available this year allowing sharpening to just below 180 degrees
I am looking forward both to the increase in angle settings and also to the huge variety of the finest sharpening stones, which to this point, have only been available to free handers and a few of the other systems like the EP. IMHO with these innovations alone, the WEPS has entered the arena of the professional sharpeners. Look for even more advances...any serrated and convex blade owners reading this thread...more news coming from what I understand.
I just sharpened my ESEE-4 and ESEE-6...that 1095 steel holds a beautiful razor sharp edge. I also easily maintained my Bark River Bravo1 and Gunny convex edges with a few moments of stropping on this great rig.
Leo
I just sharpened my ESEE-4 and ESEE-6...that 1095 steel holds a beautiful razor sharp edge. I also easily maintained my Bark River Bravo1 and Gunny convex edges with a few moments of stropping on this great rig.
Leo
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Or a recurring nightmare!!
I couldn't help it man. You're as stoked up for your sharpener as I was waiting for my XM-24 to arrive! Good luck and post some pics of your handiwork.
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Or a recurring nightmare!!
Humor is one of my favorite things in life keep it a comin'.
An XM-24 is an exciting thing. Congrats.
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Congrats! Hopefully I can do my part in offering help starting later today, a little bird told me there should be a box at my house this afternoon. I will be posting updates and progress reports to compliment the fine members that have already shared their personal experiences in this thread.:thumbup:
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I am excited for you Rubi! Let us know as you unbox it!
Leo
I will do so my friend. My impressions and the associated commentary shall start there.
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Well somebody said this thread was worthwhile so, to keep er' alive I will give my initial update to the thread (more to follow)
The MailLady arrived today ( Note to MailLady, you probably live in the same town as me so please don't leave my next box, entrusted to you. sitting in a puddle) Anyway well packaged no harm no foul.
Unpacking for the anal retentive is somewhat time consuming. I then fabricated my base now that I knew what I was dealing with. Initial observation was that this is manufactured with a left-hander in mind (Hmmmm, Clay are you a "Lefty" my friend?) ALL is set up to be mounted so a lefty can access the stuff that needs to be accessed. I being a natural born miscreant (of course) went ahead and mounted it backwards as God intended. Later my analosity dictated I reverse my mounting proclivity and I did so.
Now.
I being a prior service soldier, Father, Husband and avid sportsman whimped out and went and got a kitchen knife to start with.
I mounted it ! (Always wanted to say only that in a stand alone sentence)
I then started 100,200,400,600,800,1200,1400,1600 WaLa !! Nothing....Poopy
My mind reeled ...What did I do! What didn't I do!!! Then it hit me! read the book!
I forgot.
Build a B U R R (Dumbass) that was my adjective the book didn't say that.
So, I went back and did it again. (always wanted to say that alone in a sentence)
Built the BURR and went thru all the numbers again.
I ended up feeling like a pissed off ninja pre-schooler that just got told "No more candy" by a piece of paper.... I filleted some papier Baby!
WoW was that kitchen knife sharp!
My Wife is scared (don't print that) the kids are scared. I think the Dog is scared.
The cats are eyeing up the knife and smiling at the Dog.
I will now practice pocket knives. My first pass didn't go great. The grit block was hitting the right side of the vise and....
My stroke needs practice. (Yes, I always wanted to say that too)
More to follow.... stay tuned.
The MailLady arrived today ( Note to MailLady, you probably live in the same town as me so please don't leave my next box, entrusted to you. sitting in a puddle) Anyway well packaged no harm no foul.
Unpacking for the anal retentive is somewhat time consuming. I then fabricated my base now that I knew what I was dealing with. Initial observation was that this is manufactured with a left-hander in mind (Hmmmm, Clay are you a "Lefty" my friend?) ALL is set up to be mounted so a lefty can access the stuff that needs to be accessed. I being a natural born miscreant (of course) went ahead and mounted it backwards as God intended. Later my analosity dictated I reverse my mounting proclivity and I did so.
Now.
I being a prior service soldier, Father, Husband and avid sportsman whimped out and went and got a kitchen knife to start with.
I mounted it ! (Always wanted to say only that in a stand alone sentence)
I then started 100,200,400,600,800,1200,1400,1600 WaLa !! Nothing....Poopy
My mind reeled ...What did I do! What didn't I do!!! Then it hit me! read the book!
I forgot.
Build a B U R R (Dumbass) that was my adjective the book didn't say that.
So, I went back and did it again. (always wanted to say that alone in a sentence)
Built the BURR and went thru all the numbers again.
I ended up feeling like a pissed off ninja pre-schooler that just got told "No more candy" by a piece of paper.... I filleted some papier Baby!
WoW was that kitchen knife sharp!
My Wife is scared (don't print that) the kids are scared. I think the Dog is scared.
The cats are eyeing up the knife and smiling at the Dog.
I will now practice pocket knives. My first pass didn't go great. The grit block was hitting the right side of the vise and....
My stroke needs practice. (Yes, I always wanted to say that too)
More to follow.... stay tuned.
ROTFLMAO! Hilarious stuff Rubi! You have me splitting my sides. Are you a writer? Whatever!
I made the same mistake as you not the first try but the second. My first try was with my Fallkniven PXL $300+ folder so every move was correct and the result excellent! My second try I thought I knew it all and did what I thought was right! Wrong! Big lack of success. Redo! Ahhh!! Now good again. From then on I was the mad sharpening wizard of Gruhn Street.. Fear of sharp things haunted and trod the darkened hallways of my house. Cats slunk away looking over their shoulders in slow motion as cats do when they are walking like a cat/gunfighter! My wife averted her eyes and pursed her lips! My son called from B.C. and I cut his usual derisive laughter short when I told him that his Daddy had at last sharpened a knife crazy sharp.
As for me. I sat in my room sharpening away through the night driving everyone nuts with the sound of diamonds abrading hard, cold steel! Finally I slept the peaceful sleep of the happy man.
Next day I ran out of knives! Woe is me!
Enjoy Rubi
Cheers
Leo
I made the same mistake as you not the first try but the second. My first try was with my Fallkniven PXL $300+ folder so every move was correct and the result excellent! My second try I thought I knew it all and did what I thought was right! Wrong! Big lack of success. Redo! Ahhh!! Now good again. From then on I was the mad sharpening wizard of Gruhn Street.. Fear of sharp things haunted and trod the darkened hallways of my house. Cats slunk away looking over their shoulders in slow motion as cats do when they are walking like a cat/gunfighter! My wife averted her eyes and pursed her lips! My son called from B.C. and I cut his usual derisive laughter short when I told him that his Daddy had at last sharpened a knife crazy sharp.
As for me. I sat in my room sharpening away through the night driving everyone nuts with the sound of diamonds abrading hard, cold steel! Finally I slept the peaceful sleep of the happy man.
Next day I ran out of knives! Woe is me!
Enjoy Rubi
Cheers
Leo
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Wicked edge bro!
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Good reading! :thumbup: And good to hear you got yours! :thumbup:
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Best buy I have made in a VERY long time and the customer support is excellent.