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Nothing is spring loaded. Nothing goes flying.

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Yes, this is an available option that works well. I have a riser on every WE model.

Allow me:

Yes, you’re vise-proportion observations between the WE120 and WE66 models and the shortcoming is dead on correct. The reason for the value to keep the two different models.

You can either augment the new shorter WE66 on the top with a WE LAA or on the bottom by elevating the vise with a riser block installation. With a riser block I can achieve…[Read more]

I have three WE rigs: A Gen 3 Pro with a 3/4″ riser block added and the SS aftermarket micro adjusts (my design), a WE130 with the same type microadjusters and what would called a WE120, with the original vise and on which I use the rods/microadjusters from the WE130 rig.

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There’s a sub-forum within this forum “modifications”. users have been tinkering forever. That search for a better sharpening experience lead me to start this Facebook group:

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I can’t imagine not using the micro-adjust on every knife I sharpen.

The main purpose is to match the angle of the edge of the knife you just mounted.  If you know what that angle is, you’ll want to be spot-on to avoid starting a major profile job.  If you don’t know what the angle is, you’ll want to use the micro-adjusts to zero-in on the c…[Read more]

Mcmaster Carr sells carbon fiber rods which you could thread yourself if you get a 1/4″-28 die and die handle.
Carbon fiber rods are quite expensive at $50 plus shipping for a 48″ length.

They also sell rods in Garolite, which I believe is the equivalent of G10 and has some lubricity to it.  It sells for $16 per 48″ rod.

I made my rods from…[Read more]

The only replacement guide rods can be purchased from WE:

15" Guide Rods

I’m using one of  a couple sets that are being prototype.

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IMO: The $200 micro-angle adjusters included with the WE66 are a convenience you’ll either enjoy or regret forever.

The WE66 micro-angle adjusters are unmatched in dial-in precision adjustability.

I’ve been using a micron/mesh chart that was published by Advanced Abrasives about 10 years ago.  It’s always worked for me and seems to match up very close to the chart on the WE grit/micron list taken from the WE support list.

I think it’s important to note that we’re not publishing a set of standards for the industry – just a guideline to use…[Read more]

Here’s a narrow bladed Rapala filet knife clamped in WE130 equipped with a WE130 Stabil-Rizer kit: