Quote from: v6turbo on May 25, 2024, 09:54:12 PMhello
I have been using this off and on for awhile - I just do my home knives -
I have an APEX sharpener but it took so long to do a knife especly mirror polish.
however becuase i dont use this daily i have a few issues i need help with.
T4-
1. Curved end of blades my angle is off is off (im lifting like the videos show)
Where you clamp the blade in relation to the belly/tip area can affect the angle. So, for example, if the angle is too shallow, try clamping closer to the belly/tip area.
2. when trying to grid I get different lines through the grind because i cannot possibly follow the exact line every time when lifting (above)
I'm not sure why you're not following the same line if you're using the jig? If you're lifting the handle, make sure you don't rotate and/or twist the handle to follow the curve. Lift only, at least while learning. Also watch the water flow over the blade... it will tell you when you reach the curve, and as you lift the water help guide the movement.
3. honing is difficult without a guide
My suggestion if freehand honing, is to start at a lower angle than you sharpened, then slowly raise the angle. When you reach the edge you will hear and feel it. Hone at that angle, or slightly higher. Tormek also has a class on honing: The Basics of Honing
is there a jig that can help with the tip/round parts?
Is there laser that can be projected on the wheel to help cutting in the same spot? i know this is still prone to varying degrees of error but its would definitely help
There is, but I guess I don't understand the need for this if you're using the knife jig.
is that an jig for the honed side to match the angle?
There is the Front Vertical Base (FVB) or Tormek's MB-102 (that incorporates an FVB) that allows you to mount a Universal Support Bar (USB) so that it's in the same position for honing, and you can set the angle and hone the same way that you sharpen. It's demoed in this video: MB-102 Multi Base...
Honestly, to me it sounds like you just need practice. But I tried to add a couple of tips that may help.