rpeattie

rpeattie

developer (ChrisB) and rpeattie are now friends 5 years, 7 months ago
rpeattie replied to the topic Sharpening geometry in the forum Main Forum 6 years, 2 months ago

I can present the data in many different formats and accuracy if you desired or if you think it worthwhile. It is all done in an excel spreadsheet and I would be happy to give you that or the equation as well.

Richard
rpeattie started the topic Sharpening geometry in the forum Main Forum 6 years, 2 months ago

Sharpening and a little geometry

Enclosed is a couple of graphs that some might find useful.

I have seen people propose measuring the sharpening angle by measuring the length of the bevel. The first graph you might find handy is to estimate the sharpening angle on an existing knife. Assuming you have a digital caliper or something…[Read more]
rpeattie replied to the topic How I find the "Sweet Spot" (4 Parts) in the forum Basic Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 6 years, 8 months ago
Could someone please define “sweet spot”? is it ?
1. Position where you take off the minimum amount of material following the existing grind?
2. Position where when done the bevel is of a constant width ?
3. Position where when done the area where most of the cutting is done is of a constant angle.
4. Something else
Thanks,

Richard

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