Sharpening on a 1x30?

[Mark Barone]

I need help learning how to sharpen knives. I know some sharpen on a 1x30. However any grit above 400 the edge bounces on the platen because of the seam on the belt. I hear some sharpen on the loose part. I tried that and I seem to get uneven edge because the belt bends and flexes.

 

[Sean Jones]

I don't have a 1x30 so I can't offer specific advice but here is a list of some tutorials on youtube you might find helpful.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=1x30+belt+sander+knife+sharpening

Here's a youtube video from USAKnifemaker as well. I don't know how helpful it will be though since it's for a 2x72 but I thought I'd throw it in. This is the method I use.

 

[tkroenlein]

Boss's video is a good one. I think the key to getting it even is learning to embrace the convex and apply consistent pressure.

 

[John Wilson]

use the slack portion above the platen.