01-12-2020, 12:33 AM
Sharpening just off platen on the Kally does produce a very slightly convex edge. It all depends on the weight of the belt and how much pressure is used. With light to medium pressure and a moderate weight like YF backed belt the amount of convex is extremely minimal and produces a beautiful even bevel. For me at least, as I have mentioned before, I use very light pressure and there is almost no belt deflection. A Kally is very different than a WSKO.
I think that satin finish from a metal conditioning belt is beautiful. You are right they are excellent belts for rust removal. It’s fun to experiment with the different grits and enjoy the variation in finish produced.
Another cool way to remove rust in every little crack and crevice is electrolysis. Check out this thread. There examples showing how effective it is and how to do it. Hey kids, it’s easy, fun, inexpensive and super effective.
http://bessex.com/forum/showthread.php?t...=electroly
I explain how here:
http://bessex.com/forum/showthread.php?t...587#pid587
I’ve found some great deals at the local Salvation Army store. $30.00 knives for $1.50. Most of their knives are cheap crap but every so often you get lucky. Even the cheap crap is great for practice. That’s what I use when I wonder what it would be like to sharpen with a 40 grit belt.
I think that satin finish from a metal conditioning belt is beautiful. You are right they are excellent belts for rust removal. It’s fun to experiment with the different grits and enjoy the variation in finish produced.
Another cool way to remove rust in every little crack and crevice is electrolysis. Check out this thread. There examples showing how effective it is and how to do it. Hey kids, it’s easy, fun, inexpensive and super effective.
http://bessex.com/forum/showthread.php?t...=electroly
I explain how here:
http://bessex.com/forum/showthread.php?t...587#pid587
I’ve found some great deals at the local Salvation Army store. $30.00 knives for $1.50. Most of their knives are cheap crap but every so often you get lucky. Even the cheap crap is great for practice. That’s what I use when I wonder what it would be like to sharpen with a 40 grit belt.