Paper Wheel Honing Setup?

[darita]

I'm interested in assembling a paper wheel honing setup like the one Wootz used in his videos.  I have a good, 1hp, slow speed grinder I can use.  I like the steel risers Vadim used as well.  How would I construct this setup?

[Ken S]

Here is a link to an excellent source for paper wheels:

https://sharpeningmadeeasy.com/paper.htm#desc

Ken

[darita]

Here is a link to an excellent source for paper wheels:

https://sharpeningmadeeasy.com/paper.htm#desc

Ken

I know little of what I need, including which paper wheels. I guess I really do need a tutorial on the setup.

[cbwx34]

There's a page with some info on KGs website...

http://knifegrinders.com.au/11Shop_PWsupport.htm

... that has info on some of the items needed, and according to this post...

https://forum.tormek.com/index.php?topic=5023.0

...they may still have some of the "Stands for grinder", if you can't make your own.

[darita]

There's a page with some info on KGs website...

http://knifegrinders.com.au/11Shop_PWsupport.htm

... that has info on some of the items needed, and according to this post...

https://forum.tormek.com/index.php?topic=5023.0

...they may still have some of the "Stands for grinder", if you can't make your own.

Thanks so much.  This will be a big help.  I just sent an email to Daniel for those stands and hope they are the one's I'm thinking they are.

[darita]

There's a page with some info on KGs website...

http://knifegrinders.com.au/11Shop_PWsupport.htm

... that has info on some of the items needed, and according to this post...

https://forum.tormek.com/index.php?topic=5023.0

...they may still have some of the "Stands for grinder", if you can't make your own.

I see there's a range in the height of the Stands, but if I make my own with square stock, what is the recommended total height?  Also, did Vadim use 10" paper wheels in his setup?

[cbwx34]

I see there's a range in the height of the Stands, but if I make my own with square stock, what is the recommended total height?  Also, did Vadim use 10" paper wheels in his setup?

I haven't made a setup like KnifeGrinders, so don't have much beyond what's in the links. 

Only thing I can suggest is it's recommended to get paper wheels larger than the grinder they're on... so 8" wheels on a 6" grinder, 10" on an 8" grinder, etc.   That way the knife will clear the casing.  I think I read that KG used 10" wheels since they were about the same size as the grinding wheel on the Tormek.

[darita]

Thanks.  Everything helps.  I'll keep searching KG site for info.

[Drilon]

On www.knifegrinders.com.au you find under "Equipment we use" a detailed description "Controlled-Angle Setup for Paper Wheels". And the buffer/grinder should be a half-speed grinder as with the full speed grinder the chance to overheat the blade is high.

What is your intention to use paper wheels on a grinder? A Tormek with adequate wheels gives great results.

Regards,
Drilon

[darita]

I want to use it as part of the protocol that Vadim calls out for in the deburring process.

[BeSharp]

What is your intention to use paper wheels on a grinder? A Tormek with adequate wheels gives great results.

Regards,
Drilon

Main advantage of paper wheels is speed.

[darita]

Ok...I've ordered the USB mounts.  Now I'm trying to figure out the size of the square tube I need.  Any idea of dimension and wall thickness?  Are the bases for the square tubes sold anywhere or were they fabbed up?

[3D Anvil]

The screws to mount the XB100 are about 58mm apart, on center. 

I made this ridiculous-looking setup, which works, although it looks ridiculous.   

It requires reversing the USB when switching wheels, but that's not a big deal.

[darita]

The screws to mount the XB100 are about 58mm apart, on center. 

I made this ridiculous-looking setup, which works, although it looks ridiculous.   

It requires reversing the USB when switching wheels, but that's not a big deal.

It works, right?  That's all it needs to do.  Actually, that pic showed me what I need to do to make a base for a square tube.  All I need to do is weld a square plate to the bottom of the tube and there's the base.  Thanks for the pic!

[3D Anvil]

That's what I would have done if I had a welder ... and knew how to weld.