When I first began etching my blades I tried a PC power supply and didn't get very good results. I don't think it has enough power to etch and no way to blacken at all.
As for stencils, Patricia at IMG was great to work with during decision time and set up.....
Can't say what's best for YOU but I have a Lansky as well as a DMT Aligner set. I prefer the DMT stones because their wider and give ME a better edge but I prefer the Lansky holder because it holds a rounded spine blade better. I use the bench mount from Lansky even on my DMT holder (I drilled...
I have dealt with Boca Bearing and they are very helpful folks, and nice to boot!!!
Their product quality is very good and I rebuilt numerous fishing reels with their bearings....
I'll be honest here, after Ed's description of a mylar belt coming apart I have ceased using the 2 I had. Mine were in micron size and useful for touching up the edge of a blade but not worth the risk in my book.....
I inspected the belt closely (after event) but can't see why if failed. There were no apparent issues and it wasn't at the seam. I wasn't leaning on it very heavy at all. Any ideas what makes the come apart for no reason?? This was a fairly new belt, <3 months....
Ed, I never thought about the...
I've been grinding for several years and maybe I've just been lucky but this morning I blew my first belt. OMG.... it scared the living crap out of me!!! I swear I may have wet my pants just a little. All of the noise and stuff flying every where. I didn't have a clue as to what just happened...
The pits are 1/2 the size of a pin head, no way my camera is going to pick them up. I thought they might have been heat induced while shaping but no matter how easy I go they keep popping up in different places.
The material didn't come from Boss, another major supplier....