Is there a secret to mounting this sharpener with the bar/vice thing that was included? The sharpener tips forward when I screw it tight to the table
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I think it's bad design with the mounting bar. I don't recall a tipping problem (maybe it's being tightened too much?), but it's pretty flimsy and I finally just gave up trying to keep it secured to the table. The sharpener works great...the mounting device is terrible.
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I am not sure - I tried once and realized that it probably wouldn't work for me so I never tried again...
1048077
I don't have any secret but I was mindful about how the round steel clamp lined up inside the base of the sharpener. Also had to re-adjust the alignment of the bottom clamp where it makes contact with my desk. It seems like a weaker design element but works fine for us so far. Still love the whole package; sharpening pencils has never been so rewarding!
1048078
I'm sorry, but I couldn't figure that thing out either. Otherwise, it's a top-notch sharpener.
1048079
I make sure the bar is centered perfectly (takes a time or 2 while beginning to tighten it), and usually fast it so the crank is facing the end of the table. That has worked best for me.
1048080
For such a great sharpener it's amazing at how bad the clamp mount is. The secret is to throw away the clamp mount and hold the sharpener steady with one hand while cranking with the other.
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Just sharpened my No.2 with it and it comes out perfect. I bought it for home, bc I have two in elementary and I didn't want to fool around. I'm very pleased. Kids use it just fine. Works fast too. Seems you always get what you pay for. Good Luck
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I used a simple, hand held sharpener. I found mine in the school supplies section. Make sure it has the larger hole
1925446
Yep - just pop off the angle guide, rotate the belt system forward and you have yourself a handy-dandy tool sharpener. I always check the balance of the blade after grinding to make sure one side isn't heavier than the other. I simply balance the blade from the center and if one side falls, I remove a little more material from that side. It's a rough gauge, but accurate enough for a mower blade.
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There's an oval button on the back by where the cord is plugged in. Push that button and the bottom pops open so that you can empty the sharpener. Be sure you're holding it upside down when you push the button or the shavings will fall out all over you and whatever else is under it!
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You are correct. Those two levers on the front of the unit work to hold your pencil in place. The front chrome piece on the sharpener extends about 2.5" and the levers will grip the pencil while you turn the crank. There is no need to attach this sharpener with screws or a suction cup. Howver, it does come with an easy to use L bracket that you can use to attach it to the edge of a table.
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I first used a whetstone,didn't work very well. Then I tried a premise sharpener. Also didn't work well. Since the metal is so thick and heavy, several folds, I tried a grinder. Worked like a charm!!
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Ity's been solid for me...you can't use a knife sharpener on it. I took it to a shop to have the edge put on it.
2204709
Heck yea..... there is an adjustable piece. I take it off myself. The sharpener works awesome. Just about ad good as paying to have them professionally sharpened.
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I can now answer, as we've gotten ours already. (Very quick delivery for this item compared to others on the Super Saver shipped order.)No is the answer. The magnets face only the one direction. Backwards, it sticks to the fridge fine, but then of course there's nowhere to stick the knives.Very easy mount to the side of the cabinet--we hung ours vertically there, and the knives stay horizontal just fine. I used my own 1/2" screws, but even those threads are a bit too deep as they poke a bit to the inside of the cabinet. It comes with 1" screws and plastic anchors. I can now answer, as we've gotten ours already. (Very quick delivery for this item compared to others on the Super Saver shipped order.)No is the answer. The magnets face only the one direction. Backwards, it sticks to the fridge fine, but then of course there's nowhere to stick the knives.Very easy mount to the side of the cabinet--we hung ours vertically there, and the knives stay horizontal just fine. I used my own 1/2" screws, but even those threads are a bit too deep as they poke a bit to the inside of the cabinet. It comes with 1" screws and plastic... » Read More I can now answer, as we've gotten ours already. (Very quick delivery for this item compared to others on the Super Saver shipped order.)No is the answer. The magnets face only the one direction. Backwards, it sticks to the fridge fine, but then of course there's nowhere to stick the knives.Very easy mount to the side of the cabinet--we hung ours vertically there, and the knives stay horizontal just fine. I used my own 1/2" screws, but even those threads are a bit too deep as they poke a bit to the inside of the cabinet. It comes with 1" screws and plastic anchors. « Show Less
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My knives are especially sharp after using mine. If you have used another sharpener that perhaps put a different angle on the blade, you're going to have to run them through the course side a number of times (maybe 50 or do on each side) to get the angle correct. Then 10 or more on each side of the fine stone.
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Push the end of the clamp in that little hole and attach it to a table. But I have never used it that way. There are rubber pads underneath it so you can just hold it on a counter, or table, and use it that way. Just put your hand on the top as you're sharpening and it won't move.
2162133
take the sharpener to home depot or lowes both helpful to find correct size screws needed
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I attached it using the 2 screws that came with it. I marked where i wanted the screws and tightened them until the made the knife rack attach securely.
2223483
I consider mine a bench top vice , serving the workpieces that will be level with the bench top. To do this the vice is installed on the edge of the bench and the working screw of the vice is actually under the top.
2092109
Yeah, this sharpener came with a guide, with this guide tour gonna get the perfect angle that you need. After a couple times yoyr gonna be able to do without the guide but believe me is a good sharpener.
423386
I take the back part of the slicer off (the section used to adjust thickness). I then take a pull through kitchen knife sharpener and use the base of the machine to stabilize it. Turn it on and let the move the sharpener closer to the blade until it starts to grind. You can repeat the process if you have coarse and fine sharpeners. Alternatively, they do make sharpeners for these which are basically a pull through sharpener shaped like a pen that will fit between the depth gauge and still be able to contact the blade. I didn't waste my money on that because I already have the other type of sharpener. I take the back part of the slicer off (the section used to adjust thickness). I then take a pull through kitchen knife sharpener and use the base of the machine to stabilize it. Turn it on and let the move the sharpener closer to the blade until it starts to grind. You can repeat the process if you have coarse and fine sharpeners. Alternatively, they do make sharpeners for these which are basically a pull through sharpener shaped like a pen that will fit between the depth gauge and still be able to contact the blade. I didn't waste my money on that because I already have the other type of... » Read More I take the back part of the slicer off (the section used to adjust thickness). I then take a pull through kitchen knife sharpener and use the base of the machine to stabilize it. Turn it on and let the move the sharpener closer to the blade until it starts to grind. You can repeat the process if you have coarse and fine sharpeners. Alternatively, they do make sharpeners for these which are basically a pull through sharpener shaped like a pen that will fit between the depth gauge and still be able to contact the blade. I didn't waste my money on that because I already have the other type of sharpener. « Show Less