Having declared my dissatisfaction with this sharpener last night ru-vid.comUgkxDcr-y2Pf6xdnrFHrSP7dl9kpKaCozcSQ I thought about the problem some more. It occurred to me that I might be undoing each attempt at achieving a sharp edge by the repeated attempts. So, I tried to clean up the unsatisfactory result by honing with only positions 3 and 4.Miracle!! A really nicely sharpened chef's knife, more than enough to handle my needs. Admittedly, it did not reach professionally sharpened razor-fineness, but it is now significantly sharper than it was. A bout of breaking down carrots convinced me. So, major apologies to the manufacturer, Amazon, and all happy and potential owners! Follow the directions: don't buy it if you have ceramic blades; and don't overwork your knife blade.
Great for maintaining an angle, which I seem to screw up a lot. This will take the guess work and or skill out it. Very nice work. I'm headed to the shop, when the temp is above 0.
Hate just starting into a build and not first seeing what or if I want to build it. Yes it's pretty good but I will tweet it better and or safer . Thanks for the teaching Sir
As Sergio said, I've seen a few designs but yours would be the most optimal considering both time wise to make one and function wise. Your effort has definitely paid off 👍👋👋👋
Dude I like it !! Really!! We had a storm back when and it took out my neighbors oak tree. Needless to say I have recently acquired an oak tree to add to my collection!! I say all that because I want to build your sharpener out of oak !! Thank you for your help!!!
K.I.S.S. principle wins again! 🤜🤛😎 I like the way your mind works. Dad taught me freehand when I was 10 and I ended up in a machinist career but I have been interested in finding a very affordable and foolproof device for all my friends so they can stop bringing me all their dull knives. Oh well, they’re still gonna bring drills and scissors. 😆
Thanks Mark 👍... I would have used my actual lathe, but the bolt didn't fit in the chuck... so I had no choice... LOL... I've seen others do it and I always wanted to try it...
That base the stones mount to I would seal them so oil wouldn't soak into them in time or use nonporous material such as wood or cardboard.. Yeah lots of good information overall thanks for helping. I just got a Layman and see a chance to get mine improve and easier to sharpen with improve results, might be able to sharpen mower blades and chippers knives also Thanks for the teaching Sir
This would be very easy to modify to sharpen scissors by adding a second clamping point on the end of the base. It’s what I did with mine and now I’m earning a little money from several hairdresser and barbers in my area.
this is really perfect - so simple and it does the job. some improvements proposed - for the knife holder, are great. my suggestion to put some more weight to it so you do not have to hold the contraption down while sharpening but i would say tis perfect as it is. and no need for special equipment...blessings to all
It seems there is a risk of the rod jumping on the crossbar if moved too energetically or unless you are very careful. Didn't you think of pulling the end of the rod down with a rubber ring for example? Or it never happens?
By the way... I watched your workshop tour a while back... its the most awesome workshop I've ever seen... planning some upgrades to mine soon, but COVID-19 and home schooling are getting in the way... 😁... Keep up the good work!
Macon thank you so much for saying so I'm certainly glad you like the shop. and I know what you mean about The cove at thing and the kids. I'm in the same boat with that situation. And thank you again so much be safe . from Doug
Great design, with some tweaks. Do that recess with leather lining on the clamp. Use better paper! Klingspor waterproof will last 10x what the 3m paper will.
nice. I don't have materials, tools, or work space at Assisted living to make one. How much (including shipping with USPS flat rate box) for one with 2 angles: 10 DPS for knives, and 15 to 20 DPS for an axe? 😷👍 (I'll let you know thickness of axe head, since it will make a difference on where the 15 to 20 degree hole is located, if I'm not mistaken.)
I've been looking for something like that but have not been able to find something that I like or is easy enough to make. I always wondered how to get the angles and using the table saw mitre is just pure genius! I'm not sure if it will work but replacing the wooden roller with brass? it might last longer? Also not sure if it will work but shaping the roller to be thinner in the middle than the ends to keep the rod centered? Definitely a project I'm going to copy. Nice one!
Awesome Job and tools, Well Done. Would the size of the knife change the angle ? With other words if the with of the knife is smaller or larger or you are sharpening scissors how would you position the item to maintain the accuracy ? Thank You for your video, it is a hit ! Best Wishes and stay safe, Dirk.
It would. He measured the angles from the end of the piece of wood but the edge of the knife has to stick out past that. Looking at the video, I think the base is about 18" in length. That big knife he used maybe stuck out another 2" at most. Assuming 2", a 30 deg angle becomes 27.5 deg. A 25 deg becomes 22.8 deg. For a thinner blade, the change would be less. But, you still keep a consistent angle.
@@brucev6642 Thank You for your reply. Thanks to your reply it allowed me to understand the great engineering behind the jig. I think this system of sharpening appears to be the most accurate I have seen. Best Wishes and may Covid go away, Dirk
Dirk, I should have added that the angle isn't the end all and be all. A couple of degrees isn't going to mean that it won't sharpen your blade, I should have added that in case someone thought I was knocking his design.
@@brucev6642 Thank for your reply. I was thinking about it and I thing as long as the object you are sharpening is facing and POSITIONED in the same spot things will be exceptionally accurate. You have a great engineering Mind. Stay safe. Best Wishes Dirk
The leverage of that clamp isn't optimal, it's more like backwards. Get the screw closer to the blade while keeping more length of the clamp behind it to maximize the clamping power. Or put two screws. Because you said the blade is wobbly there. The leather surely helps too. Good device anyway. I've seen more complicated that doesn't benefit from the complexity. Yours encourage people to make their own.
Ángulos inexactos. Has medido con la varilla sobre la base del soporte, sin tener en cuenta el grosor del taco de la lija. Y por supuesto la posición y grosor de la hoja del cuchillo.
