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Marc H replied to the topic Original WE100 upgrades in the forum Main Forum 1 year, 10 months ago
Welcome to the W.E. forum Karl,
Each upgrade can allow you to use your W.E. sharpener easier in order to achieve better sharpening results with less difficulty and effort. With the correct upgrade kit the WE100, no matter how old the base unit may be, can be converted to the top model in this series, that is the WE130. This is just the sharpener…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic For Sale – WE120 in a Pro Pack 2 in the forum Want to Sell 1 year, 10 months ago
pm sent
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Marc H started the topic Wicked Edge at Blade Show West – Utah in the forum Main Forum 1 year, 11 months ago
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Marc H replied to the topic Miyabi Birchwood Chef’s Knife Sharpening Tips for Newbie??? in the forum Tips for Specific Knife Grinds and Styles 1 year, 11 months ago
You can elevate the vise by installing a “riser block” between the vise and the blue base plate where it mounts. This will allow you to achieve lower angle settings before the stones impact the jaws. You may need longer guide rods with the riser block.
My experience with Miyabi knives is they are a typical “V” grind bevel. The only way to…[Read more]
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Marc H started the topic A shoutout to our FL & SC W.E. Forum members in the forum Main Forum 1 year, 11 months ago
I wi0sh you well and hope you came through Ian well. It was a Mofo for some of us.
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Marc H replied to the topic Great new USB 'scope, but I need some WiFi help in the forum Off Topic 1 year, 11 months ago
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Marc H replied to the topic Great new USB 'scope, but I need some WiFi help in the forum Off Topic 1 year, 11 months ago
Based on the scope’s product descriptions and my experience with this type of scope it connects via wifi direct to tablets or smart phones. Not through a home network/router. Only wired via USB to computers.
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Marc H replied to the topic W.E. Rack-Its Stone Holders for Sale in the forum Want to Sell 2 years ago
I just finished and sent off this large 3 Drawer Base 56 post Rack-It.
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Marc H replied to the topic What kind of knife is this? in the forum Main Forum 2 years ago
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Marc H replied to the topic W.E. Rack-Its Stone Holders for Sale in the forum Want to Sell 2 years ago
I recently built these four Rack-Its for a W.E. user:
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Marc H replied to the topic Mounting screws? in the forum Main Forum 2 years ago
Keith, I usually put stick-on or screw-on rubber bumper feet on the bottom of the base. They cushion it from scratching the table, help keep the base from sliding and make it easier to slide your fingertips underneath the base to lift it up to move it, by raising it slightly up off the table.
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Marc H replied to the topic Mounting screws? in the forum Main Forum 2 years ago
The WE130 mounts with two 10-32 machine screws inserted up through the base from underneath.
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Marc H replied to the topic What knives to practice on? in the forum Main Forum 2 years ago
You don’t buy a Ferrari when you’re learning how to drive. Because, if you were to learn how to drive on a Ford Escort you’ll be confused when you eventually drive well enough to drive the Ferrari.
I stand by the recommendations of all those who came before me and taught me so I can try to help you. Learn how to sharpen on junk or cheap knives…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic What knives to practice on? in the forum Main Forum 2 years ago
David, welcome to the W.E. forum. It’s recommended you start your sharpening experience with beater knives. Something relegated to bottom of a kitchen junk drawer. It’s better to practice on knives that are in need of sharpening. A thrift store is a good source for practice knives. This is because all the new diamond. sharpening stones need…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic Angles not wide / large enough? in the forum Basic Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 2 years ago
I would say if the amount of effort you’re expending seems excessive to remove the edge damage with the 100 grit as you’re getting started after matching the bevel angles with the marker technique…then 800 grit may not be where I’d start… it all depends on the steel’s hardness and the extent of the damage you’re looking to remove. For…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic Angles not wide / large enough? in the forum Basic Techniques and Sharpening Strategies 2 years ago
I’m guessing tcmeyer is not assessing Ribstabsheart’s edge damage as being significant which is why Tom’s recommending the 800 grit method and thinks the file is a “bad idea”. Possibly, tcmeyer thinks the edge damage can be removed easily and the original profile recued.
I have used a hand-held file horizontally/longitudinally across a damaged…[Read more]
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Marc H replied to the topic Gen 3 Pro for Sale in the forum Want to Sell 2 years ago
PM sent
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Marc H replied to the topic Wicked Edge GO Update in the forum Product Announcements 2 years ago
I thought about using a dot of silicone sealer to cement the sockets in place. The dried excessive could easily be trimmed away with a razor knife.
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Marc H replied to the topic Wicked Edge GO Update in the forum Product Announcements 2 years ago
The little white “keeper” balls need to be saved to reposition them whenever the ball-end guide rods are removed. These “keeper” balls hold the delrin pivot sockets in place so they won’t fall out and get lost.
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Marc H replied to the topic Wicked Edge GO Update in the forum Product Announcements 2 years ago
All I know is the original WEGO, (WE50) was an extruded base. This new WE60 is machined. The WE60 is a single, stand alone model, it is not upgradeable. Another, better optioned model, based on this compact format is slated for release this fall around Nov.
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