Justin Fournier

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]

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:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/683248253138189/?ref=share

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/RGEA6tyffYv4T57d/?mibextid=oFDknk

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.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/gSi2Muj2REi8CkQp/?mibextid=oFDknk

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.

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

I’m wondering or trying to remember if those previous micron ratings we’re the visual scratch depth measurements done with high power photography.

WE will replace.. You may try to run the stone bump against the spine of jumker knife. The hard surface contact often knocks off the high spot.

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Nice setup. You may want to post to:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2039273959688449/?ref=share

Welcome to the W.E. Forum, Paul.

Call W.E. or better, submit a support ticket. If they have the replacement part, W.E. will provide it.

Here are two aditional sources for W.E. users:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/683248253138189/?ref=share

and

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2039273959688449/?ref=share

Welcome to the W.E. Forum and community, Evan.

Try to shop thrift stores and flea markets