Template sharpening

[Steve Lindsay]

The template sharpener on Tom Whites power hone.
Whole process taking 1.5 minutes from a Carbalt™ graver blank to a completed and polished point.

[Big-Un]

Sorry, I don't see anything.

[bildio]

Wow that's fast. Thanks for posting.

[Steve Lindsay]

Originally Posted by Big-Un

Sorry, I don't see anything.

Not sure. It should be displaying in the first post. Do you see a photo in first post or just a blank spot? If you see a photo there click on the arrow in the middle of the picture. I can see it at this end.

[Alladin]

That is super fast. Thanks for the video Steve.
P.S. Is the grinder in a down draft box or how do you mitigate the dust?
:whoo[1

[Steve Lindsay]

Yes, it is in a box that is attached to the evacuation vent in the grinding room.

[Wayne Grulke]

Steve, Just a blank white screen.

[davidonthebeach]

Hi Steve - I use the exact same setup but was wondering what grit wheel you use on the hone? It appears you only use the one wheel. I have been using the course wheel (I think it is 180) and then I switch to the 600. Maybe that is not necessary. Thanks!

[Steve Lindsay]

Originally Posted by Wayne Grulke

Steve, Just a blank white screen.

Not sure why. Maybe try this link. Is it there? https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=mtn7mh1xj10

[Steve Lindsay]

Hi David, I'm using a 180 diamond lap in the video. I don't change back and forth but just leave it on for roughing and then go to the 2000 bench stone.

[Big-Un]

Thanks for the youtube link, now I can view the video.

Bill

[Escher]

Steve,

What speed do you set your power hone to?

[Steve Lindsay]

Originally Posted by Big-Un

Thanks for the youtube link, now I can view the video.

Bill

Okay, good!

Originally Posted by Escher

Steve,

What speed do you set your power hone to?

Fast as it will go. I believe that is 3000 rpm.

[vdrum4250]

professional!

[pmace]

I use the same setup except I use a cheap ($89) Delta variable speed bench grinder. I like the polishing paper as opposed to the ceramic lap and diamond powder. Quicker and cleaner.

If anybody comes up with a way to use a template to grind a knife/flat with parallel sides please let us know. I shim the stone up with some copy paper to get it parallel to the graver when doing the sides but that just seems clunky.

[Steve Lindsay]

Originally Posted by pmace

If anybody comes up with a way to use a template to grind a knife/flat with parallel sides please let us know. I shim the stone up with some copy paper to get it parallel to the graver when doing the sides but that just seems clunky.

Missed this one earlier. There is a Parallel Flat Template on the site. It grinds the flat in the traditional way with parallel sides. Here is a link to add one to your shopping cart

[pmace]

Thanks Steve. Don't know how I missed that one! Got one in the cart and come payday I'll hit send. Thanks for your help.

[Steve Lindsay]

Originally Posted by pmace

Thanks Steve. Don't know how I missed that one! Got one in the cart and come payday I'll hit send. Thanks for your help.