07-26-2019, 02:35 PM
Grepper,
I have both clamps. My Viel clamp is the redesigned version. I have had it for a couple years. It is probably their "new" clamp. Both are very usable, although I lean toward the TaS clamp.
My TaS clamp is the standard width 3/4” with the Ergonomic grip. The Ergonomic clamp adds six dollars to the cost. In my opinion, it is well worth the extra cost, especially for older hands like mine. (Sharpeningsupplies sells the interchangeable parts for the TaS clamps. Also check with Steve Bottorff for both Viel and TaS sharpeningmadeeasy.com)
The Viel arm has a 3/8” diameter stud. The Viel clamp has a 3/8” hole which holds the stud. The TaS clamp has a 1/4” rod. The adaptor is simply a 1 1/2” long piece of 5/8” diameter steel rod. One end is drilled 3/8” to accept the Viel stud. This end has two threaded cross drilled holes for the screws which hold the securing screws. The other end is drilled 1/4” to accept the TaS rod. These sizes should be adjusted a sliding fit.
The adaptor is used with the TaS clamp. It is removed to use the Viel clamp. It works well with the TaS clamp.
I would be inclined to start with the Viel clamp and save the extra cost of the TaS clamp and adaptor. These can be easily added later if desired.
I have always used either clamp with the platen. That is not meant to imply that working without the platen would not work, only that I have not tried it.
I do not have much experience sharpening scissors. Other bessex members have far more experience than I do.
Ken
I have both clamps. My Viel clamp is the redesigned version. I have had it for a couple years. It is probably their "new" clamp. Both are very usable, although I lean toward the TaS clamp.
My TaS clamp is the standard width 3/4” with the Ergonomic grip. The Ergonomic clamp adds six dollars to the cost. In my opinion, it is well worth the extra cost, especially for older hands like mine. (Sharpeningsupplies sells the interchangeable parts for the TaS clamps. Also check with Steve Bottorff for both Viel and TaS sharpeningmadeeasy.com)
The Viel arm has a 3/8” diameter stud. The Viel clamp has a 3/8” hole which holds the stud. The TaS clamp has a 1/4” rod. The adaptor is simply a 1 1/2” long piece of 5/8” diameter steel rod. One end is drilled 3/8” to accept the Viel stud. This end has two threaded cross drilled holes for the screws which hold the securing screws. The other end is drilled 1/4” to accept the TaS rod. These sizes should be adjusted a sliding fit.
The adaptor is used with the TaS clamp. It is removed to use the Viel clamp. It works well with the TaS clamp.
I would be inclined to start with the Viel clamp and save the extra cost of the TaS clamp and adaptor. These can be easily added later if desired.
I have always used either clamp with the platen. That is not meant to imply that working without the platen would not work, only that I have not tried it.
I do not have much experience sharpening scissors. Other bessex members have far more experience than I do.
Ken