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cudgee wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 8:20 pm
Ripster wrote: Sun Jun 27, 2021 12:09 pm
cudgee wrote: Sun Jun 27, 2021 1:40 am
Mate, told you i would keep you updated, here it is as it stands, bit different to how it arrived. Just waiting on a couple of small parts to arrive, should be put together this week. I will see how it is, i still may have some tinkering to do, i am not going to rush it, and when finished, i want it to be as i want it. After all it is a customized job, like a hot rod. ::facepalm::

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Waiting to be put together, bit different to what came out of the box

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Morning Cudgee, your sharpening device is coming along. Thanks for keeping us up to date on your project.
With your help and all the knowledge here am getting better at sharpening.
Thanks my Friend. Stay warm over there ::handshake::
Taking a lot longer than i expected, not an issue, just had to wait for some parts to arrive, and been watching a lot of Youtube videos on different sharpeners. This has turned out to be worthwhile, found some ideas, just small adjustments that i had not thought of. Should have it finished this week, will let you know and post some photos, this is the basic unit. ::tu::

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It sounds like it’ll be worth your time and investment. Look forward to hearing how your test results pan out. Have changed a few things in my sharpening endeavors,getting better, learned a few helpful hints here . Keep us posted my Friend ::tu:: ::tu::
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Ripster wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 12:24 am
cudgee wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 8:20 pm
Ripster wrote: Sun Jun 27, 2021 12:09 pm

Morning Cudgee, your sharpening device is coming along. Thanks for keeping us up to date on your project.
With your help and all the knowledge here am getting better at sharpening.
Thanks my Friend. Stay warm over there ::handshake::
Taking a lot longer than i expected, not an issue, just had to wait for some parts to arrive, and been watching a lot of Youtube videos on different sharpeners. This has turned out to be worthwhile, found some ideas, just small adjustments that i had not thought of. Should have it finished this week, will let you know and post some photos, this is the basic unit. ::tu::

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It sounds like it’ll be worth your time and investment. Look forward to hearing how your test results pan out. Have changed a few things in my sharpening endeavors,getting better, learned a few helpful hints here . Keep us posted my Friend ::tu:: ::tu::
Just an update mate, things have been slow, got the sharpener finished as was not at all happy with it, was extremely disappointed, i had made changes to it on the run and they never work out. So i pulled it apart completely and started from scratch with some design changes, much happier with the new one, just picked up a couple of parts for it and should have it completed in a couple of days. Thanks for your interest mate. ::tu:: :)
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cudgee wrote: Tue Aug 03, 2021 6:27 am
Ripster wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 12:24 am
cudgee wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 8:20 pm

Taking a lot longer than i expected, not an issue, just had to wait for some parts to arrive, and been watching a lot of Youtube videos on different sharpeners. This has turned out to be worthwhile, found some ideas, just small adjustments that i had not thought of. Should have it finished this week, will let you know and post some photos, this is the basic unit. ::tu::

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It sounds like it’ll be worth your time and investment. Look forward to hearing how your test results pan out. Have changed a few things in my sharpening endeavors,getting better, learned a few helpful hints here . Keep us posted my Friend ::tu:: ::tu::
Just an update mate, things have been slow, got the sharpener finished as was not at all happy with it, was extremely disappointed, i had made changes to it on the run and they never work out. So i pulled it apart completely and started from scratch with some design changes, much happier with the new one, just picked up a couple of parts for it and should have it completed in a couple of days. Thanks for your interest mate. ::tu:: :)
All good things take time,thanks for the update. Stay warm over there ::handshake::
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Ripster wrote: Tue Aug 03, 2021 11:10 am
cudgee wrote: Tue Aug 03, 2021 6:27 am
Ripster wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 12:24 am

It sounds like it’ll be worth your time and investment. Look forward to hearing how your test results pan out. Have changed a few things in my sharpening endeavors,getting better, learned a few helpful hints here . Keep us posted my Friend ::tu:: ::tu::
Just an update mate, things have been slow, got the sharpener finished as was not at all happy with it, was extremely disappointed, i had made changes to it on the run and they never work out. So i pulled it apart completely and started from scratch with some design changes, much happier with the new one, just picked up a couple of parts for it and should have it completed in a couple of days. Thanks for your interest mate. ::tu:: :)
All good things take time,thanks for the update. Stay warm over there ::handshake::
Just thought i should show you my new sharpener, been using it for a couple of weeks now, has helped fill in the time while we have been in lockdown, let me know what you think. ::tu:: ::handshake::
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cudgee wrote: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:54 am
Ripster wrote: Tue Aug 03, 2021 11:10 am
cudgee wrote: Tue Aug 03, 2021 6:27 am
Just an update mate, things have been slow, got the sharpener finished as was not at all happy with it, was extremely disappointed, i had made changes to it on the run and they never work out. So i pulled it apart completely and started from scratch with some design changes, much happier with the new one, just picked up a couple of parts for it and should have it completed in a couple of days. Thanks for your interest mate. ::tu:: :)
All good things take time,thanks for the update. Stay warm over there ::handshake::
Just thought i should show you my new sharpener, been using it for a couple of weeks now, has helped fill in the time while we have been in lockdown, let me know what you think. ::tu:: ::handshake::

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Cudgee ol friend,thanks for update. If it works to your satisfaction it was worth your time and effort. Could you show me how ,where you secure knife,or? As I can’t quite figure it out.
Appreciate it . Looking forward to hearing more from you. Take care over there my Friend. ::handshake::
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Ripster wrote: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:10 am
cudgee wrote: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:54 am
Ripster wrote: Tue Aug 03, 2021 11:10 am

All good things take time,thanks for the update. Stay warm over there ::handshake::
Just thought i should show you my new sharpener, been using it for a couple of weeks now, has helped fill in the time while we have been in lockdown, let me know what you think. ::tu:: ::handshake::

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Cudgee ol friend,thanks for update. If it works to your satisfaction it was worth your time and effort. Could you show me how ,where you secure knife,or? As I can’t quite figure it out.
Appreciate it . Looking forward to hearing more from you. Take care over there my Friend. ::handshake::
::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: Will post some photos, in the mean time, have a look at the Edge Pro website at their sharpening videos, it is based on that type of sharpener and will give you some idea. ::hmm:: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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cudgee wrote: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:20 am
Ripster wrote: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:10 am
cudgee wrote: Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:54 am

Just thought i should show you my new sharpener, been using it for a couple of weeks now, has helped fill in the time while we have been in lockdown, let me know what you think. ::tu:: ::handshake::

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Cudgee ol friend,thanks for update. If it works to your satisfaction it was worth your time and effort. Could you show me how ,where you secure knife,or? As I can’t quite figure it out.
Appreciate it . Looking forward to hearing more from you. Take care over there my Friend. ::handshake::
::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: Will post some photos, in the mean time, have a look at the Edge Pro website at their sharpening videos, it is based on that type of sharpener and will give you some idea. ::hmm:: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Thank you Sir. Will check it out . ::tu::
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Cudgee, it looks like you’ve got it working well. I don’t have the patience for one like that. ::facepalm::

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Mumbleypeg wrote: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:59 am Cudgee, it looks like you’ve got it working well. I don’t have the patience for one like that. ::facepalm::

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Ken, you would surprise yourself, that is what i always thought, and i have tried a few systems over the years and they all ended up in the junk/parts box. But i had to have an operation on my hand a few years ago and it affected my ability to get what i would call sharp edges, i have been freehand sharpening for over 50 years, and could get get really good sharp edges, now i can still get a good edge, but i knew i could do better. So i read and researched and came up with this one, i made it to suit me and my needs. You say you would not have the patience, well you would my friend, it is like everything else, with practice you get very proficient at it. This took some time to learn and master, and i'm still learning and teaching myself on old knives, but you would be surprised how easy it is to use, and because you still have some hand control it is the closest guided system you will get to freehand which i know you like. I also took your advise from one of your posts and bought some diamond stones to go with it, i have never been a fan of diamond stones, but i bit the bullet and ordered some bonded resin diamond stones which have really good reports on forums and Youtube, they should be here in a few days, will let you know how i go with them. Thanks for your interest and you comments. :) ::handshake::
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Thanks cudgee, now I understand better why you use it. After years of free hand sharpening using stones, and having never known anything else, I thought I was really moving ahead in the world when I finally bought a Worksharp Guided Sharpening System with its diamond stones. :lol: It was a real awakening for me to see how much faster diamond stones cut versus “conventional” carborundum and natural stones.

I have to say though, I think the WorkSharp Guided Sharpener is about as close to free hand as you can get. Use of the guides is totally optional, as is the pivot tilt feature. Aside from the diamond stones, if one chooses it can be used the same way as a free hand conventional stone. There are no clamps, no pivoting guide arms. About as simple as it can be.

Hope you find diamond stones as useful as I have. Proceed with caution though. I learned because they cut faster than conventional stones, it takes fewer strokes, and/or a finer grit stone than you probably think you need. ::tu::

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Mumbleypeg wrote: Wed Sep 01, 2021 12:16 am Thanks cudgee, now I understand better why you use it. After years of free hand sharpening using stones, and having never known anything else, I thought I was really moving ahead in the world when I finally bought a Worksharp Guided Sharpening System with its diamond stones. :lol: It was a real awakening for me to see how much faster diamond stones cut versus “conventional” carborundum and natural stones.

I have to say though, I think the WorkSharp Guided Sharpener is about as close to free hand as you can get. Use of the guides is totally optional, as is the pivot tilt feature. Aside from the diamond stones, if one chooses it can be used the same way as a free hand conventional stone. There are no clamps, no pivoting guide arms. About as simple as it can be.

Hope you find diamond stones as useful as I have. Proceed with caution though. I learned because they cut faster than conventional stones, it takes fewer strokes, and/or a finer grit stone than you probably think you need. ::tu::

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Thanks mate for your advise re diamond stones. Quite a few people have told me the same thing, so what i have done is scrounge all my old knives that i had in draws together, and have bought some really cheap knives of different blade shapes to get used to using the diamond stones. Need to learn how they cut before i go over to my good knives. Will keep you updated my friend.
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Just finished making these, some strops made out of Kangaroo leather on aluminium backing plates, 2 plain and 2 with diamond spray.
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cudgee wrote: Sun Apr 03, 2022 11:08 pm Just finished making these, some strops made out of Kangaroo leather on aluminium backing plates, 2 plain and 2 with diamond spray.

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Gorgeous bones on that knife, is that a Waynorth Cutlery Real Lambsfoot? Sweet whatever it is. Nice to see your handiwork on the strops too. Thanks.
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Ivoryman wrote: Sun Apr 03, 2022 11:38 pm
cudgee wrote: Sun Apr 03, 2022 11:08 pm Just finished making these, some strops made out of Kangaroo leather on aluminium backing plates, 2 plain and 2 with diamond spray.

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Gorgeous bones on that knife, is that a Waynorth Cutlery Real Lambsfoot? Sweet whatever it is. Nice to see your handiwork on the strops too. Thanks.
Yes it is one of Charlies in jigged bone.
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Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. I love those knives and prefer the jigged bone over the Ebony. Great knife, can't say enough about the beauty of that one. Way to go. And whatever it's leaning on looks like a severed finger to a glove. Is that your knife sleeve? Great stuff.
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Here's a shot of my homemade strop. 2x4 with a piece of tanned leather stretched over it and screwed down. Typical green compound. Changed my life. I used to hit the stone or the diamond when I needed touching up or when it won't shave anymore. Now I give it a little more time on the strop, but remove a lot less metal so should make it last longer too. If you don't have one, make one or get one. Will make the sharpening part of life much easier.
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Great idea of having this new thread/topic!!

I am always amazed how many knife people have problems sharpening a knife correctly, or for that matter use the correct tool...I am a bit biased, because I do custom leather as a hobby and always need razor sharp tools. When a potential customer comes to my shop and needs to wait or we just shoot the bull...I often ask what knife he carries { hopefully he does...lol} and then till you know it I sharpen it for him right quick...People make BIG eyes when they suddenly can shave hair off their arms.
And, No you dont need all these gadgets to sharpen a blade...for basic beginnings a good medium grit oil/water stone will do wonders. A simple sharpening steel will often safe the day too...a bit of leather strop or even cardboard will finish off easily. If the blade is big time abused, a super cheap mini belt sander is the hot ticket, a used 400 grid belt for renewing the bevel, again a piece of leather or cardboard and here we go!! Bigger hunting blades can be done on a 240 grit belt, then 400 and the burr { this little piece of wire you create...} can be removed with a hard buffing wheel or leather wheel....using green rouge!
When I was in my 20's I was bragging how sharp an axe can be made....of course my beer drinking buddies wanted a bet...So here I was shaving myself with an axe in a public beer garden,,,,lol No, we didn't get arrestet, but I won a 12 pack of good ole dark beer. for a good clean shave.....good enough, lol!!! So lets start practicing, one blade at the time.....
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Alien883 wrote: Fri Jun 23, 2023 3:41 am Great idea of having this new thread/topic!!
If the blade is big time abused, a super cheap mini belt sander is the hot ticket, a used 400 grid belt for renewing the bevel, again a piece of leather or cardboard and here we go!! Bigger hunting blades can be done on a 240 grit belt, then 400 and the burr { this little piece of wire you create...} can be removed with a hard buffing wheel or leather wheel....using green rouge!
Ouch! Even used, Ouch! :)

Alien883, I agree with almost all of what you said but I believe the coarse side of a Carborundum stone is your best tool
to regain a good edge. Learning to put a new edge on a blade is an enormous step in the skill of sharpening in my opinion.
Of course it will take more time than using a belt sander. This is a good thing. ::nod::
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FRJ wrote: Fri Jun 23, 2023 4:05 pm
Alien883 wrote: Fri Jun 23, 2023 3:41 am Great idea of having this new thread/topic!!
If the blade is big time abused, a super cheap mini belt sander is the hot ticket, a used 400 grid belt for renewing the bevel, again a piece of leather or cardboard and here we go!! Bigger hunting blades can be done on a 240 grit belt, then 400 and the burr { this little piece of wire you create...} can be removed with a hard buffing wheel or leather wheel....using green rouge!
Ouch! Even used, Ouch! :)

Alien883, I agree with almost all of what you said but I believe the coarse side of a Carborundum stone is your best tool
to regain a good edge. Learning to put a new edge on a blade is an enormous step in the skill of sharpening in my opinion.
Of course it will take more time than using a belt sander. This is a good thing. ::nod::
Lol, a used ( worn out 400 grit ) will still take material off the bevel...but not as much as a fresh one...I wear my belts out on knife making and then use them for sharpening...thats a win-win situation!
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