Pinkfloyd

Nice Setup!

The WE66 is a very solid sharpener. Really liked the split clamp jaws, they clamped everything i had to put in them. Very nice kit!

Tom,

Nice find, really nice scope for that price. when i got mine they replied if i would write a review they would send there “Professional Aluminum Alloy Scope Base”

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I have been using a soapy solution while sharpening, first with my EP Pro, now with the WE system (now going on 6-7 years). Not only for the dust, I believe its smoother with the soapy solution. I only use about 2 drops, spread it on the stone with an acid brush, then clean the brush in a cup of water so as not to cross contaminate.

Tom,

WE OEM ball joint has a smaller diameter rod than the threads, it is on the inside of the adjustment knob. Which doesn’t hinder the circular range of motion while sharpening. I wasn’t looking for more degree adjustment, just my sharpening motion not being dimisished. Hope that makes sense

5. Shows modded Micro adjust installed.
6. Shows incresed range of motion with both modded Micro Adjusters installed.
7. Shows setup for working on one od=f Ed’s Micro Adjusts.
8. Shows difference between Ed’s original, my mod.

I purchased Ed’s Stainless Steel Micro adjust mod for my Gen3 Pro, very nice!

I did make a mod to them though (hope Ed doesn’t mind me posting). When i installed i noticed my range of sharpening motion and max angle had decreased, found out it was due to the all thread rods threads hitting on the outer rim of the ball joint. At first i made new…[Read more]

Happy New Year!

Welcome to a great community!

IMO re profiling, a bevel can be very time consuming and possibly frustrating in the amount of time it takes. It can be done quicker with the 50/80 diamond stones, but will still take  quite awhile. I think a more powerful loupe would be more beneficial, a usb microscope even better. Some users even use the 1000 or 800 grit diamond stones to run…[Read more]

That is insane! In a good way.

Very nice

Welcome Chuck,

I only raise a burr with the first set of stones. First one side raising a burr counting the strokes, then raise a burr on the other side with matching number of strokes. Then go back to the first side and lightly remove that burr with one or two strokes, then the other side with one or two light strokes. Then a couple of…[Read more]

Clay,

I think it would take more than 1 model, Gen3 Pro, We130, WE120. Attached is a crude representation of what i am thinking on the Gen3 Pro. It is 12 inches high, 16 inches long. I think a grid pattern with 1/8 inch graduations, 1/4 inch would probably work also.

Marc,

Thats kinda what im looking for, but i want it to set on the base, cut a slot to slip over the rod arm rest of the Gen3 Pro so it is stable, and wont move, wont have to use depth key

Example1

Example2

Looking to upgrade to the new handles for a strop set for the Gen 3 Pro vice. Listed is planned progression. For the 4,2 micron strops i was thinking on ordering cow leather for the blank handles i already have. For the 1, .5 micron i was thinking cow leather again. Thoughts?

For the .25 micron, .125 micron. Kangaroo leather, or Nano-Cloth? What…[Read more]

Richard,

I too came from the Edge Pro, I have the Pro model. It is still a very good and capable sharpening system, but since i purchased the WE system that is now my go to sharpener.

Airscapes,

Very nice recommendations, advice. Sounds spot on

I don’t even see the VSTA’s (got the name right this time) listed on the website anymore