If a stone stop is used to hold the stone up so the center of the stone is in contact with the bevel the measurement will be the same each time as the stone sits the way it will when it is sliding
MarcH, sometimes I let myself fall into the minutiae of the process as I can find it relaxing and fulfilling. But if I’m doing some older daily use kitchen knives I let it slide and ‘good enough’ will do. Thanks for all your details and information, I appreciate your clarity and persistence.
Understand the W.E. is simply a manual handtool. It’s well engineered and precisly machined. It’s basically a stable, sturdy vise, with two adjustable angle jig attachments. It’s up to the user, to learn how to operate this handtool to it’s fullest capabilities. It’s 100% hand-powered, fine tuned and independently controlled by the user. The way we choose to use it, will be evident in our results.