Rick's "Pin Pivot Clamp Collar"... 1st Impressions

[Hogdog6]

I've had time to use Rick's pivot clamp on several knives and since using it I've no interest in returning to the original set up. I know to lift or to pivot seems to be somewhat controversial but from my experience a little bit of pivoting and lifting is required. I appreciate how well it is made and the results have been excellent.  Thanks Rick for fabricating such a great mod.

[RichColvin]

I agree!

[Ricko]

I was wondering if this can be seen on YouTube in action? Just trying to get some clarification on what it is this is going to do for me.

[wootz]

Convex
https://youtu.be/6q5Tj48kDh4

[wootz]

Having used 3 of Rick's Pin Pivot Collars for half a year, with Rick's blessing we've started fabricating them in Australia by his drawings.
Unfortunately, labour is not cheap in Australia - who can afford them, they will be available in our online shop by the end of November
http://knifegrinders.com.au/11Shop.htm

We encourage everyone to use the Pin Pivot Collar for sharpening complex curves, either ours or home-made like Gord has shown, or by halving a high-grade aluminium round bar.

Convex
https://youtu.be/6q5Tj48kDh4

Concave
https://youtu.be/Ug_GvJco0vM

Mounting
https://youtu.be/pKnXD3ra7AI

[wootz]

We've added a video on sharpening recurve knives on Tormek, includes use of a laser guide and deburring
https://youtu.be/Y6gRe0fuAoo

WARNING: heavy Russian accent - if you are unable to make out what I am saying in my videos please read Sharpening Procedures on our website http://knifegrinders.com.au/06Procedures.htm

[GKC]

Excellent information and instruction as always, many thanks for making the video and posting the link here. 

Gord

[RickKrung]

Having used 3 of Rick's Pin Pivot Collars for half a year, with Rick's blessing we've started fabricating them in Australia by his drawings.
Unfortunately, labour is not cheap in Australia - who can afford them, they will be available in our online shop by the end of November
http://knifegrinders.com.au/11Shop.htm

We encourage everyone to use the Pin Pivot Collar for sharpening complex curves, either ours or home-made like Gord has shown, or by halving a high-grade aluminium round bar.

Convex
https://youtu.be/6q5Tj48kDh4

Concave
https://youtu.be/Ug_GvJco0vM

Mounting
https://youtu.be/pKnXD3ra7AI

My supply of the original Pin Pivot Collars is now exhausted, so they are no longer available from me.  Until and unless I have more fabricated, the only source is from Wootz at the link above.  I appreciate him having them made and making them available. 

Rick