AlieN
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AlieN replied to the topic Rookie needs advise on new kit in the forum Basic Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 6 years, 7 months ago
Hi carguy4471,
I was in the same position and I went for the WE100 system. Although it is very capable, I do now crave a few of the things that the WE120 would have given, specifically the better arm adjustments. Since buying the WE100 I have spent a bit on additions and upgrades and while I haven’t added it all up, I’m pretty sure that I’ve not…[Read more]
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AlieN replied to the topic Had my system a few months–but a REAL amateur in the forum Welcome Mat 6 years, 10 months ago
Hi Frank,
I’m a newbie myself, so probably in the same position as you regarding experience (though no cuts requiring ER yet…).
I received some good advice on here recently regarding uneven bevels and in my case, I think it is because the knife isn’t perfectly vertical in the old-style two-screw clamp. I also find that the second burr occurs…[Read more]
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developer (ChrisB) and AlieN are now friends 6 years, 10 months ago
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AlieN replied to the topic Progress so far… in the forum Getting Started 6 years, 11 months ago
Thanks for the reply Marc. I’ll investigate the cant and see what difference that makes to the evenness of my bevels.
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AlieN started the topic Progress so far… in the forum Getting Started 6 years, 11 months ago
I’ve had my Wicked Edge system for a few weeks now and the weather has turned pretty cold here in the UK (by our standards at least). Since my setup is in an unheated and drafty garage, I thought I would write about my experiences as a new user rather than get cold. Not that I couldn’t use the practice. So here are some of my thoughts on the…[Read more]
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AlieN replied to the topic Shun knives in the forum Cooking 6 years, 11 months ago
Redheads, while I can’t help with the pickup, it may just be that any old microphone would do. For software, I’m also a PC guy more than Mac and I’ve used the free software Audacity for audio projects in the past with some success.
It does take a little getting used to, but I’m sure it would offer more than you would ever need in terms of…[Read more]