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I gave away my other angle cubes and now only use the DXL360S; using it along with the math gleaned from this forum’s past postings to find true center (thank you tcmeyer) has helped me dial in my sharpening so I can achieve even bevels. I use the DXL360S only during my initial set up and then go through my sharpening progression.

Below is a…[Read more]

I for one would appreciate a video example on point # 1 (I’m a visual learner)… this is one of the things I still find challenging.

Thx for posting, RSilva

I find for distal tapered blades like my Spydercos, I actually upgraded to the Gen 3 vice/jaws which really help out with holding those types of blades secure. The Gen 3 vice has a tension lever so if you’re working with thinner stock you can adjust easily.

Upgrading to me was worth it.

I figure since most of us might be in the same boat (shelter in place), the below might help you out or someone else; regardless it works for me…

One of the challenges I had to learn whether using an earlier style gen clamp or the 3rd gen clamp that I’m using now, is finding the true center of the blade edge in relation to how the clamp grabs…[Read more]

Curious; what folder did you buy?

Hi Kevin; I’m sure the usual suspects will chime in, in 3, 2, 1…  however what part of Colorado are you in?

If you’re close to me (Aurora, CO) I could have you swing by and show you how I do it which might shorten the learning curve versus reading about it.

Just throwing it out there as an option, thx, RSilva

Roy, curious what generation jaws are you using?

Sure, you can always right click on the link and ask for it to be opened up in a new tab/window; but why?  We build/manage our work web sites with the code so the users don’t have to… plus we don’t always know which browser/iphone/android the users have etc.

I really liked the idea of the RC axel dust covers, I decided to use the entire cover by using a leather punch tool and punching out a cloverleaf pattern on the bottom section of the boot (stiffer section). It fit over the nut just fine and keeps that area clean; I also took the initial punched cut out and used it within the locking screw housing…[Read more]

The below are approximates:

Length = 14 1/4″

Width = 12 1/4″  (due to the hard molded handle)

Depth = 3 “

I seem to recall that when using the strops (depending on the thickness of the strops) using them may cause a steeper angle?  You may want to try using a bit of sharpie on the blade and strop that section to determine what kind of contact you’re getting on the blade.