Leo James Mitchell
@leomitch
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Hi TC old mate! So good to hear from you and am flattered to be remembered.
I love your new mod with the numbered dial. This rig would even better than the original one we both received from our mysterious benefactor. I envy people like you with machining skills and savvy. Well done sir! I wonder how many of the original guys are still here.
Anyway, so great touching base with you and the forum again. I will drop around on occasion, meanwhile be well and best regards my friend TC. Mitchell out.
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Here are the parts of the Mod for the WEPS in close detail.
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You can see in the picture I posted above that the device to lock the angles and to extend clamping on a long knife blade, is very sturdy. I will add also that it was beautifully machined. I wish I could remember the mate’s name who designed and built it. Maybe he will see this picture and come forward.
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Here is a picture of the Modification to my WEPS.
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I very seldom check the angle after each grit paddle. It certainly doesn’t seem to bother how sharp my blades get. By the way, awhile back a member of this forum developed a unique locking mechanism that fits on the rig and as well allows for the locking in of a very long blade. I forget the chap’s name but for a hundred dollars I got a rock solid guarantee that my angle rods will never go out of alignment plus long blades now do not flex on me as I work. One can do no better than to follow Clay’s instructions that comes with t he kit. He does not recheck angles I believe and neither do I. I will try to put up a picture of my locking rig improvement when I get a chance.
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I have been using the WEPS for nearly, well almost since Clay started the company and I love the results I get. Here are a few tips that will work. First I always start raising the burr with my 80 grit paddle. This is the only time that I apply any heavy pressure to the edge. I do one side of the edge first with an up and down movement using fair pressure and check it with a ball of cotton all the way along from the heel to the tip of the blade. You will see the cotton threads catching on the burr. Then I do the same with the other edge of the blade. Once I am assured I have a good burr and only then, I start working up the various grits. Here is where I will make a strong emphasis…after the burr caress the edge as you work…do not apply pressure. Light as a Spring breeze and make sure you are going along the complete edge. Easy does it. I believe you are using 800 grit and that will not give you the best results for sure. There is a lower grit then 80 but that one is only necessary when you have a knife that has been abused and filled with nicks and catches. 80 first and then on up and you will always get an excellent result.
By the way, it makes no difference which model you have…the same principles apply. Ask Clay and I am sure he will agree with this method.
Good luck from an old timer with this fine sharpener.
