Favorite sharpening method

[Fred.Rowe]

Here's a short video on how I sharpen blades on a horizontal disc machine. Sharpening on a disc is far superior to a belt. A disc is flat, a belt is not. We have a 3-d printer that we produce the plastic degree wedges on. This technique is very fast as well as accurate. I remove the burr using an ERU pull thru. It's accurate as well. I turned 80 this January and we celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. I feel like I've won the race. I still have all my fingers and my wife still laughs at my jokes.
Happy grinding, Fred

 

[Sando]

Congrats Fred.Rowe !! We'll hit 44 years this year. My wife still snickers at my jokes, at least.

Back on topic: I ALWAYS sharpen with the bubble jug on, belts or stones.

 

[fitzo]

Congrats to all long marriages in a dispo world.

50th here in July. Hard to tell if she's laffing at my jokes or just me.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Married for 24
I think my wife always hated me......is That funny, idk?


*I freeHand on bench stones, but I'm going to watch Fred's video

 

[huntyukon]

Here's a short video on how I sharpen blades on a horizontal disc machine. Sharpening on a disc is far superior to a belt. A disc is flat, a belt is not. We have a 3-d printer that we produce the plastic degree wedges on. This technique is very fast as well as accurate. I remove the burr using an ERU pull thru. It's accurate as well. I turned 80 this January and we celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. I feel like I've won the race. I still have all my fingers and my wife still laughs at my jokes.
Happy grinding, Fred

Happy belated anniversary! 50 years is impressive and I take my hat off to you, good sir!

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

I've been married for going on 54 years ... to two wonderful gals. 26 yeas and 28 years.

 

[Jesse Latham]

I still have the same pretty girl after 52 years and she's still smiling. I would like to find one of Fred's ERUs.

 

[ClickBoom]

I use 400 grit sandpaper wet with some soap to get my knifes feeling healthy ~