can this be used to sharpen turning tools? does the belt go up from or come down to the table?
1110409
It comes down. I use mine almost exclusively for sharpening things. I have sharpened curved spoon knives with very good success as long as I stuck to the outside radii.
1110410
It depends on the tool you are willing to sharpen, keep in mind that this is a small sand belt and, although it´s sturdy, sharpening big tools might be dangerous. Regarding your second question, the belt goes down to the table, otherwise it would be a dangerous weapon!
1110411
It depends on the tool you are willing to sharpen, keep in mind that this is a small sand belt and, although its sturdy, sharpening big tools might be dangerous. Regarding your second question, the belt goes down to the table, otherwise it would be a dangerous weapon!
1110412
Yes it passed behind the table above and below. This is an outstanding tool with excellent sharpening capabilities. I use it to sharpen knives and chisels and turning tools. It is rock solid in operation. All you have to do is find some good abrasive belts to fit it. Do an internet search and you will find them. I also use a leather belt with Veritas honing compound for sharpening to a razor edge. This is a first quality American made tool. You won't go wrong buying it.
1110413
Yes, it can be used to sharpen turning tools. The belt comes down to the table.
303791
It should sharpen it without any issue. I have sharpened several pocket knives, 3" and up. Also, a few 10" kitchen knives.
498807
I sharpen my lathe tools. I hand sharpen my pocket knife on this but have not bought the holder to do it. I use if I remember correctly the 3000 grit belt for what I do
1790337
It would work for that but be careful at what level of coarse you use. This is only the coarse stone, you may want to finish with a finer grit, after using the coarse finish with fine, this will insure a closer fit in the end. they clean easily and remove steel like sand paper on wood. Hope this helps.
1366030
Should be fine. I don't own any ceramic knives, honestly. But I'd say if you took it nice and slow and didn't crank the belt speed all the way you should probably not have any problems. Also be careful with the lower grit belts as they take off a lot of material.
270349
I think it's better in the sense that with a sharpening steel you are holding the steel and dragging the knife back and forth. This apparatus is not that involved. You just slide the knife through the wheel in one direction and it sharpens. Not very complicated. I have a 8 in filleting knife and it sharpens it very well. And yes it will work on any knife that will fit through the diameter of the wheel. Even a butcher knife. Hope this helps.
2210328
I haven't tried this, but I see no reason why it couldn't be used this way. As Bobby T reported, there is a clamp supplied with the sander that enables you to clamp it to the edge of a table. The on-off switch is then hidden under the sander, but can be easily accessed by feel if your fingers are not too large.The sander casing is made of fairly sturdy plastic, and you could probably clamp it sideways in a vise if you're careful not to clamp it so firmly as to crack the casing.This sander is not nearly as powerful as a full-size belt sander, but does a great job when used with patience and moderate pressure. I haven't tried this, but I see no reason why it couldn't be used this way. As Bobby T reported, there is a clamp supplied with the sander that enables you to clamp it to the edge of a table. The on-off switch is then hidden under the sander, but can be easily accessed by feel if your fingers are not too large.The sander casing is made of fairly sturdy plastic, and you could probably clamp it sideways in a vise if you're careful not to clamp it so firmly as to crack the casing.This sander is not nearly as powerful as a full-size belt sander, but does a great job when... » Read More I haven't tried this, but I see no reason why it couldn't be used this way. As Bobby T reported, there is a clamp supplied with the sander that enables you to clamp it to the edge of a table. The on-off switch is then hidden under the sander, but can be easily accessed by feel if your fingers are not too large.The sander casing is made of fairly sturdy plastic, and you could probably clamp it sideways in a vise if you're careful not to clamp it so firmly as to crack the casing.This sander is not nearly as powerful as a full-size belt sander, but does a great job when used with patience and moderate pressure. « Show Less
1764685
I agree with Damon but, I seriously doubt this is what you need. I've always used a file or small grinder to sharpen mine. They're coming out with new things all the time though. Drill Dr. has a new belt grinder which may work but, it's about $100 (available on Amazon). Try emailing Smiths - www.smithsproducts.com - they may have something or could direct you to another Amazon vendor. I've always had luck doing that.
907369
The sharpener comes with a bar and bracket that can be used to mount to the edge of a table or desk. I haven't used the mount at all so I can't really comment on the ease of use for the mount.
550662
If you don't keep blade moving it could take off to much metal. But because its a belt instead of a stone. its not as easy to remove to much or ruin a knife. The belts only easily sharpen 3 or 4 knives with a couple swipes. You can sharpen more, but its takes more than a couple of swipes through the machine to do it. Hope this helps.
498809
Sorry, but I haven't used it for anything but turning chisels. It does a great job on a gouge, so I would assume it would work well on knives. I would think unless you have a very dull knife, the finer grits would be better for maintenance.
268886
Keep a consistent angle and just let the weight of the knife do the work. Don't force it. If you have a Tri-angle sharpmaker, just put this in one of the slots that you would put any other triangle stone.
1925444
It has the capability with the course belt, but there are better options. A cheap angle grinder with a 100 grit wheel would be a better approach. If the work sharp us all you have it will do it.
2155900
Yes, but there are better options. Sharpening stones are usually rectangular. You place the stone on a workbench or similar surface, and glide the knife over it. That's a bit harder to do with a tool that has a 36" handle, so this sharpener was designed to be held in the hand & glided across the axe blade that you are holding in your other hand.
679720
Without a question, it can be used, but it would take a lot of work. You would need to do the machete in segments, holding the field work sharpener in your and working the blade in short segments. The Work Sharp electric belt sharpener would be a much better choice for sharpening large blades. The field sharpener works great for knives with blades up to six or seven inches. I have even used mine to touch up an eight inch chef's knife with no problems.
1975120
It would work, but holding a belt sander in a vertical position for an extended period of time could be tiring and that's when you need to be particularly careful to avoid gouging.
1771209
good question. unfortunately, I did not try this configuration but as the sanding belts are narrow and the sharpening can be performed almost hands-free, I would imagine it would be possible.