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#91
General Tormek Questions / Re: Burr removal.....the bane ...
Last post by Rossy66 - April 29, 2026, 05:25:25 AMQuote from: John Hancock Sr on April 29, 2026, 03:34:35 AMIt takes practice. I judge the angle by starting low then raising the angle until I feel it grip. Too high and it will definitely round over.Thanks, I have the composit wheel so no compound but thanks for the advice
If you use too little compound then it will stop cutting the steel and just rub it. You only need a small amount but you need to apply it often. Every couple of knives I find is best. The idea is that the compound is just on the surface of the wheel. The particles quickly wear smooth, so you need to re-apply often to keep god sharp particles.
Finally, don't apply too much pressure. If the compound is fresh then it will do the job for you. If it is not then you can be tempted to apply too much pressure thus causing your round over.
Practice these skills and you will go much faster with time.
#92
General Tormek Questions / Re: Burr removal.....the bane ...
Last post by John Hancock Sr - April 29, 2026, 03:34:35 AMIt takes practice. I judge the angle by starting low then raising the angle until I feel it grip. Too high and it will definitely round over.
If you use too little compound then it will stop cutting the steel and just rub it. You only need a small amount but you need to apply it often. Every couple of knives I find is best. The idea is that the compound is just on the surface of the wheel. The particles quickly wear smooth, so you need to re-apply often to keep god sharp particles.
Finally, don't apply too much pressure. If the compound is fresh then it will do the job for you. If it is not then you can be tempted to apply too much pressure thus causing your round over.
Practice these skills and you will go much faster with time.
If you use too little compound then it will stop cutting the steel and just rub it. You only need a small amount but you need to apply it often. Every couple of knives I find is best. The idea is that the compound is just on the surface of the wheel. The particles quickly wear smooth, so you need to re-apply often to keep god sharp particles.
Finally, don't apply too much pressure. If the compound is fresh then it will do the job for you. If it is not then you can be tempted to apply too much pressure thus causing your round over.
Practice these skills and you will go much faster with time.
#93
General Tormek Questions / Re: Burr removal.....the bane ...
Last post by John_B - April 28, 2026, 11:22:54 PMIt may be due to the steel used in some less expensive knives. These knives are extremely hard to sharpen to a fine edge; the burr essentially changes sides when you try and hone it.
This is discussed in this book "Knife Deburring book Science behind the lasting razor edge" by Dr. Vadim Kraichuk who is sadly deceased.
This is discussed in this book "Knife Deburring book Science behind the lasting razor edge" by Dr. Vadim Kraichuk who is sadly deceased.
#94
General Tormek Questions / Burr removal.....the bane of m...
Last post by Rossy66 - April 28, 2026, 10:51:32 PMI love sharpening, so much that I have started a small business and over the last few months, I have sought the help and knowledge from the very smart people her and for that, I am thankful. For reasons that I still can't get to grips with, I struggle to getting the honing part of the sharpening process right when I try to free hand. When I use the USB and KS123 to hone with (I add 1 degree to the honing) and get fantastic results but all the extra work it takes to set this up is slowing me down. I seem to be "rolling" the edge when free hand honing as I struggle getting the angle right, I try to look for the burr while honing so as not to over raise the edge but sometimes, I don't see it and then testing the knife, It's not as sharp as I know it should be. I have watched videos but alas, I'm just not getting it. Does anyone have any tricks or tips to help me, I have just bought 10 cheap knives and I am going to spend tomorrow sharpening and honing to see if I can crack it as I have been offered to attend a farmers market this Saturday and I am dreading it. Thanks.
#95
General Tormek Questions / Re: Blackstone grading
Last post by Rossy66 - April 28, 2026, 10:32:52 PMQuote from: Ken S on April 25, 2026, 09:55:58 PMRossy66,Thanks Ken
Here is a link to the video by Knife Grinders Australia describing which diamond plates to buy and how to use them. They are inexpensive and readily available.
https://youtu.be/141hD1d1zj0?si=oiDzZ1dNtQqO7Cdw
Ken
#96
General Tormek Questions / Re: Handy and cheap microscope
Last post by Dan - April 28, 2026, 02:49:55 PM
#97
General Tormek Questions / Re: Handy and cheap microscope
Last post by John Hancock Sr - April 28, 2026, 11:40:52 AMI found mine on AliExpress. I just searched for hand held digital magnifier.
#98
General Tormek Questions / Re: Handy and cheap microscope
Last post by Dutchman - April 28, 2026, 11:02:11 AMWhere can we buy it?
#99
General Tormek Questions / Re: Blackstone grading
Last post by Ken S - April 27, 2026, 11:09:10 PMI epoxied mine to a piece of aluminum 2x8x1/16" to insureflatness.
Ken
Ken
#100
General Tormek Questions / Re: Handy and cheap microscope
Last post by Ken S - April 27, 2026, 11:04:43 PMClever find, John.
Ken
Ken