06-03-2017, 09:43 PM
I like using a platen on a 1"x42" belt machine to sharpen knives. The only method about it may be that I use guides and sharpen edge leading into the belt. A glass platen helps with heat.
When I sharpen meat cleavers I use the slack of the belt, (still edge leading) between the top of the platen and the wheel on a Viel belt grinder .
It's rare, but sometimes I use a Wicked Edge gen 3 pro. It's something fun to play around with from time to time. And also Japanese wet stones just to remind myself how I got myself into this rabbit hole.
Other than a blade I don't think I've ever hollow ground an edge, though I think it's great on a proper chisel. I like using a Tormek for that. Well, my lower end Grizzly with Tomek attachments I guess I what I really mean.
When I sharpen meat cleavers I use the slack of the belt, (still edge leading) between the top of the platen and the wheel on a Viel belt grinder .
It's rare, but sometimes I use a Wicked Edge gen 3 pro. It's something fun to play around with from time to time. And also Japanese wet stones just to remind myself how I got myself into this rabbit hole.
Other than a blade I don't think I've ever hollow ground an edge, though I think it's great on a proper chisel. I like using a Tormek for that. Well, my lower end Grizzly with Tomek attachments I guess I what I really mean.