02-10-2018, 05:44 AM
Mark's last sentence, "This will bring a whole new level of precision to the Kally!" is one of those rare statements which has a deep ring of truth. As a new Kally user, I like the machine. I have always thought that Baldor motors are among the best in the industry. From a basic machine design standpoint, I prefer the Kally design using a smaller drive pulley over the Viel with its larger pulley. The smaller drive pulley lowers the surface feet per minute by a third, and thus the grinding heat. (Gen III of the Viel conversion uses a smaller drive pulley.)
Where the Kally lags behind the Viel is with the precision and versatility of the Viel jigs. As built, the Kally is What you see is what you get. Mark's world class platen adds much to the Kally. With the one two punch of Mark's platen and Grepper's knife jig, also world class, I think the Kally has finally arrived as a precision knife sharpening tool.
Ken
Where the Kally lags behind the Viel is with the precision and versatility of the Viel jigs. As built, the Kally is What you see is what you get. Mark's world class platen adds much to the Kally. With the one two punch of Mark's platen and Grepper's knife jig, also world class, I think the Kally has finally arrived as a precision knife sharpening tool.
Ken