Tommie
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Marc H replied to the topic Bess tester on the cheap… in the forum Main Forum 4 years, 5 months ago
Looks good. Two differences, the BESS device does capture and reflect the reading at the breaking point. Also the BESS has been tested and calibrated to the test filaments they use.
Your’s will certainly give you an indication of relative sharpness. Good job. You get an “A” for ingenuity.
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Marc H replied to the topic How sharp can a 20 dps blade get? in the forum Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 4 years, 5 months ago
Just use them regularly as you would use the diamond stones. I can’t give you a timeline. I just can share that they took longer to break in then I expected. Some users suggest that rubbing the ceramic stones together like grit against the same grit helps wear the surface coating off. Only use these ceramic stones dry. Do not use an abras…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic How sharp can a 20 dps blade get? in the forum Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 4 years, 5 months ago
Glen, just so you know, the ceramic stones are used just like the diamond stones, except they have a long break-in period. They seem to have a coating on the stones from the high heat manufacturing process. They do require some amount of use and wear to remove this coating and to get the best results out of them. They are non-magnetic and th…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic Denatured Alcohol Question… in the forum Basic Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 4 years, 5 months ago
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Marc H replied to the topic Denatured Alcohol Question… in the forum Basic Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 4 years, 5 months ago
Isopropyl rubbing alcohol
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Marc H replied to the topic WE 130 Degree markings off considerably in the forum Main Forum 4 years, 5 months ago
Jogan, those markings on the angle bar are not absolute, rather an approximation. Just an indicator. These indicators correspond to certain knife size and clamped position W.E chose to use to calibrate the device with, while making these angle markings. These markings are only intended to give you an idea but are not a true value of your ang…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic Micro-Adjust Question in the forum Welcome Mat 4 years, 5 months ago
Mr Fat, the Gen 3 Pro uses a 2 part locking set-up. The ball end screw, threads into the bracket from the inside, while the locking or snuggling screw threads in from the outside of the bracket. The angles are locked by running the screw ends in against each other inside the bracket’s threaded hole. The system is not very positive and there is…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic Newbie choices in the forum Main Forum 4 years, 5 months ago
IMO the WE130 is the best balance between ease of use, ease of adjustability and value. If you break it down there is a little savings when you purchase a Pro Pack model vs buying the components separately. Like airscapes said, many of us started small and shortly later ended up spending much more by upgrading our set ups. In reality we would h…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic Newbie choices in the forum Main Forum 4 years, 5 months ago
Plain and simply, with Wicked Edge Sharpeners, you get what you pay for. The more you spend the simpler and the easier to use the sharpener model is. None of the sharpeners are bad. They all allow you to achieve the same sharp edge. The more you spend the easier it us to do this.
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Marc H replied to the topic How sharp can a 20 dps blade get? in the forum Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 4 years, 5 months ago
I finish with the edge leading strokes to make sure I have removed any remnants of a burr to expose the sharpened edge.
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Marc H replied to the topic How sharp can a 20 dps blade get? in the forum Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 4 years, 5 months ago
Glenn, first 170-180 BESS score is respectfully sharp and nothing to sneeze at.
Without knowing anything other then 20dps setting and your grit medium progressions all I can suggest, (and assuming your diamonds are well broken in), is to recommend more effort and attention to detail. Simply put, make sure your angles are checked for…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic Weird Angle Issue… in the forum Basic Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 4 years, 5 months ago
Reads to me that you’re assuming the angle applied by the Tormek, was the same on both sides.
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Marc H replied to the topic marking the blade in the forum Forum Usability Notes and Requests 4 years, 6 months ago
Eric the beauty of the W.E. is the ease of (re)profiling the edge angles. I wouldn’t want to punch label a my knives. The sharpening angle is listed in my sharpening log along with the W.E. clamping position and other pertinent information I keep on each knife I sharpen. After using knives for a while, to get a good feel for the edge’s du…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic "Big Rig" Dual-Vise Multi-Carriage Modular Set-up in the forum MODS 4 years, 6 months ago
Eric here’s some photos. The concept and actual adapter are a collaborative effort between Doug, forum participant “airscapes” and myself. The 3D printed mounts, designed, programmed and printed by Doug, secure a DMT Diamond Sharpener. The adapters are then able to be mounted to W.E. handles.
To use these adapters you need to be able stay pe…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic Ram mount Modifications in the forum MODS 4 years, 6 months ago
Look through “Mods!!! let’s see them” thread, see earlier pages. There are Ram Mount uses to be seen.
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Marc H replied to the topic Pitted edge on kitchen knife in the forum Basic Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 4 years, 6 months ago
Michael, a metal file like many of us have in our tool boxes is a simple way to remove damaged steel from an old knife. I use the file length wise or longitudinally along the clamped knife’s edge. Exercise care, use safe practice. The file allows you to save the wear and tear on your Wicked Edge diamond stones for sharpening.
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Marc H replied to the topic Vice Jaw and Cam Lobe Wear in the forum Sharpener and Accessory Maintenance 4 years, 6 months ago
I find the chamois patch I use between the vise jaws and knives serves multiple functions. It works similarly to the blue tape to limit steel debris from falling down the slot into the vise internal workings, while also improving the grip and hold of the vise jaws on the clamped knives. Thirdly, it also provides physical protection between the…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic MODS!!! Lets see em!! in the forum MODS 4 years, 6 months ago
The microadjusters are not available for a WE GO model.
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Marc H replied to the topic W.E. Rack-Its Stone Holders for Sale in the forum Want to Sell 4 years, 6 months ago
This is a 36 post Step Tiered “Rack-It” model I just finished and shipped to forum member Dave M:
Thank you Dave.
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Marc H replied to the topic W.E. Rack-Its Stone Holders for Sale in the forum Want to Sell 4 years, 6 months ago
Just shipped off two 24 Post Step Tiered “Rack-It” models, to forum members Roy Tyler, and BK :
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Thank you guys, enjoy using them.
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