Dale Wachholz
@dalew
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Thanks Brandon,
I’ve been absent from the forums for quite some time.
But just recently I had to sharpen my son’s EDC. I’d been using a loupe. It works (worked?) ok, but now the batteries for the LED are dead.
I came back to the forums to find tcmeyer’s recommendation on a usb microscope that he had given me some time ago. While I couldn’t find his recommendation, I did see your post here.
I do believe this is the same microscope. I could have sworn is was $30 back when I got my WE.
Whatever, I pulled the trigger and ordered one up. I just wanted to say thanks for posting the tip.
Dale
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Welcome aboard Jpack. Every now and again you’ll see a pre-owned set for sale here, or on eBay. I’d suggest getting the gen-3 vice.
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Welcome Aboard.
Yeah, yer gonna get hooked. Any knife with a wicked edge is just such a pleasure to use.
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Welcome aboard and Thank You.
Good job on joining the forum and asking question before buying. I have an older PPII that I purchased pre-owned. I love taking a dull knife and turning it into a crazy sharp and useable tool. I am with Pinkfloyd. The gen 3 vice is the way to go. If I had it all to do over again, I’d get that vice from the start.
Dale
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Yep, welcome aboard. This is a good place to be.
I like to take a black sharpie to my clamp when needed. That way I can tell right away if the stones have been kissing it.
Keep reading. The amount of good information here is crazy.
Dale
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Welcome aboard fellow Wisconsinite!
The suggestion of the adjustable ‘L’ brackets was good. I am glad my pre-owned set had them. I purchased a cheep 40x loupe and while it works, I got what I paid for. There are several threads suggesting an affordable USB microscope. That is next on my list. Or maybe the Tormek small blade holder/adapter.
Keep posting. There are great members here. I know I have gotten many good ideas by reading and asking.
Dale
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That was a very well done video. Thank you for posting it. Simple things, like the brush, are good to share.
I find myself doing a lot of work (maintenance and repairs) on family owned toys, such as ATV, motorcycles, and yes, cars. It’s not like a I know a lot about these things, I just enjoy figuring things out. Youtube is a great resource. But so many posters want to spend time talking instead of just showing me what I need in a short video.
So again, thank you and keep up the good work.
Dale
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Organic nailed that one on the head.
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Welcome aboard Joe.
I suspect you’ve been doing some reading here. There is a LOT of good information. Mentioned many times is the suggestion that new WE owners practice on um shall we say ‘practice knives’. I have done a lot of practicing on my wife’s Chicago Cutlery kitchen knives. And as luck would have it, in no time at all I can practice on them again.
Don’t be shy about asking questions. The members here are great.
Dale
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welcome aboard two dogs. you’re going to love that WE130 vice.
I have the old old old style, and while it works, I have the itch to upgrade.
My system (older pro pack 2) has a carry case. I need to make sure the taller vice can remain installed on the granite and still fit in the case.
All in due time.
Enjoy your system. you’ve made a good choice.
Dale
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That’s my price range! I looked at the reviews on Amazon. Seems good for me.
Some people use this mscope to view cannabis trichomes. What are those? heh heh
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