12-31-2019, 03:41 PM
I have ordered kind of a large assortment of belts, including a leather belt, medium scotchbright, and quite a few grits including 40, 120, and more.
I'm excited to try out these new tools. I've really enjoyed sharpening on the WSKO. I hope this will take it to a new level.
Lest Ken or Grepper think I'm not listening: I hear you both about light pressure. It makes sense from several standpoints: Low heat, low belt deflection (for a less convex edge), good control, etc. Finally, I personally believe that low pressure at high speeds translates to "finer apparent grit". A combination of the belt moving very quickly (compared to hand speed) and the light pressure on the cutting surface, should produce a scratch pattern that's several grades finer than what is printed on the belt. Am I crazy?
Thanks,
Breian.
I'm excited to try out these new tools. I've really enjoyed sharpening on the WSKO. I hope this will take it to a new level.
Lest Ken or Grepper think I'm not listening: I hear you both about light pressure. It makes sense from several standpoints: Low heat, low belt deflection (for a less convex edge), good control, etc. Finally, I personally believe that low pressure at high speeds translates to "finer apparent grit". A combination of the belt moving very quickly (compared to hand speed) and the light pressure on the cutting surface, should produce a scratch pattern that's several grades finer than what is printed on the belt. Am I crazy?
Thanks,
Breian.