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Re: My "Dormek" Sharpening System
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 5:42 pm
by Rag Thumb
What angle do folks use for a secondary bevel?
Also: I'm not sure it is of the quality of strop that is being talked about here, but I have a leather stropping belt I purchased that goes on my 1" belt sander that seems to do a pretty nice job. You can see yourself in the reflection on the blade. The sander is a cheapie I got at a woodworking store for about $100 and the strop came from the same place (Woodcraft). Their part number is X000UYVV55.
Re: My "Dormek" Sharpening System
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 5:57 pm
by Diane Kauffmds
Woodcraft is my favorite local haunt. It's a dangerous place for me to visit.
Re: My "Dormek" Sharpening System
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 10:51 pm
by ruby@magpage.com
Rag
Primary and secondary bevel depends on what work you are doing. When I attack a big chunk of Osage Orange or Jatoba I want a 30° secondary, so anything bigger than that for a primary. This makes the edge last a little longer. For cabinet work, 30/25 seems about right. I was doing 25/20 for awhile for chisels that do not get hit - just hand work - but a little easier easier to do a 30/25and it works fine. And donlt be concerned if you are a couple of degrees off.
Ed
Re: My "Dormek" Sharpening System
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2020 5:16 pm
by Rag Thumb
Thanks Ed!
Re: My "Dormek" Sharpening System
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2020 4:18 pm
by JLT
Diane Kauffmds wrote:ers, etc., when I ran across the Wen 2900 sharpening system. It's not made anymore. But, I found a new old stock, still sealed in it's box, and picked it up for $35.
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Wen also made something called a "Wet Wheel" which is what I use. Again, they're not made anymore, but you can see them at used tool places for around $30 or so. I've made an extended bed so I can support the chisels and plane irons more accurately.