Rob Nelson
Well-Known Member
Aloha!
I've searched KnifeDogs 6 ways from Sunday, and there's a lot of great info about using a 2x42, but not in a single thread, so if you don't mind helping a brother out :biggrin:
- Don't let your pinky get near the 6" wheel when its spinning down. (That's a freebie from me.)
- Remove and store side cover.
- Replace the platen with something like this from Tracy: Platen, or a piece of ceramic tile.
- Replace with a Manual Tracking Knob
- Belts ... this is where I could really use some help.
The following are available in 2x42
Ceramic: 60, 120
Zirconia: 50, 80, 120
Gator Structure Abrasive: 80, 120, 180, 240, 400, 600
Aluminum Oxide in practically anything.
Leather - too thick for guard. Would require cutting.
Scotchbrite Med - too thick for guard. Would require cutting.
What would be a good collection to start with? I was thinking 80 for hogging, 120, 240, 400, 600.
Is one material better for coarser grit, another for fine? I noticed ceramic and zirconia don't go above 120 so does that imply they're better for coarse?
I've searched KnifeDogs 6 ways from Sunday, and there's a lot of great info about using a 2x42, but not in a single thread, so if you don't mind helping a brother out :biggrin:
- Don't let your pinky get near the 6" wheel when its spinning down. (That's a freebie from me.)
- Remove and store side cover.
- Replace the platen with something like this from Tracy: Platen, or a piece of ceramic tile.
- Replace with a Manual Tracking Knob
- Belts ... this is where I could really use some help.
The following are available in 2x42
Ceramic: 60, 120
Zirconia: 50, 80, 120
Gator Structure Abrasive: 80, 120, 180, 240, 400, 600
Aluminum Oxide in practically anything.
Leather - too thick for guard. Would require cutting.
Scotchbrite Med - too thick for guard. Would require cutting.
What would be a good collection to start with? I was thinking 80 for hogging, 120, 240, 400, 600.
Is one material better for coarser grit, another for fine? I noticed ceramic and zirconia don't go above 120 so does that imply they're better for coarse?
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