Nice insight. Thanks

Nice work knackers! Recon the tightening features the screw, the nuts bonded to the blade on many a skizzer.

@iSharpen

7 күн бұрын

Oh shit! Didn’t think of that. Good tip. Most scissors I’ve done so far have had moveable nuts. I’ve had some success with screws and my impact driver but I keep shattering screw blades. I wonder if there are toughened screw blades I can shove in.

Thank you! Love my Slipakniven modded Tormek, but it you do alot of beveled scissors....the Twice As Sharp is your friend😎

@iSharpen

13 күн бұрын

I’m doing more and more but I’d have to win a lottery to be able to afford one of those. I did buy an obscure contraption that is like the TAS arm for the Tormek but can’t figure out how to use it. Might video showing it in case anyone has ever seen it.

Best video so far for my sharpening training. I just got my SG250 wheel. I've sharpened a few knives , but still working on hand and body position. The edge is sharp but doesn't look pretty yet.

@iSharpen

13 күн бұрын

I bet I’d be able to coach you into perfect looking and performing edges. Do you have an old style knife jig or the horrible new type? I can’t stand the new one. Nowhere to put your thumb. Makes it awkward to hold.

@buckw65

12 күн бұрын

@iSharpen thanks so much for that coaching offer. I'm watching your body and hand positions to get comfortable. I honestly think it's just practic an time. As a tradesman, I know it takes time to learn any skilled movements. Leave this with me for a bit. If I have any questions I'll be sure to reach out. Thanks again

@iSharpen

12 күн бұрын

@@buckw65 I used to be a welder. Maybe that’s my cheat code for stability and smoothness. Also, put a few drops of oil on your rest so the jig glides smoothly.

@buckw65

12 күн бұрын

@iSharpen hahaha I was going to reference welding for body and hand positioning. But I wasn't sure how you'd take that.... obviously very well 🤣

@goforbroke2

15 сағат бұрын

When I got my Tormek years ago I bought a dozen or so knives from the thrift store for $.50-1.00 each. I practiced on them before touching my good knives. It’s fun putting a razor edge on a butter knife.😂

With the SG250 how many knives can you do per hour?

@iSharpen

Күн бұрын

Good question. Obviously it varies but if the knives are just blunt and don;t need any repair (chips, tips and heels) I've done 11 in 50 minutes. I charge $15 per knife so that's a bit shy of $200 an hour when I'm busy. It'd be nice to make that for an 8 hour day but reality is that even at that rate I don't make $200 an hour for an 8 hour day. But I do often do 20+ knives per day so it's a living and it's from home so it's a great lifestyle. All my customers are awesome, they're super appreciative and are starting to become repeat customers. Plus I get to hang out with Chilli all day every day which is a blessing that I'm extremely grateful for. Thanks for asking.

dai che va bene ciao from italy it is a good old forbice penso sia anche bella pesante .bye

@iSharpen

13 күн бұрын

Thanks for your comment. I’d love to respond but the translation doesn’t make sense.

Looks nice, but the noise as ya neared the tip? Like nails onna chalkboard, got goosebumps. Give earbuds folk a heads up, the algorithm {All hail the algorithm} don't compress `da sound. A harmonic [like a file working on some vises] but it got rough, dunno. You didn't seem alarmed over any sound in the moment, so I got nothing else.

@iSharpen

6 күн бұрын

No, the chattering is a well known irritation when using the Tormek scissor jig because the angle is so obtuse (upright). If I was using a knife jig it’d grab and fling it back into my guts.

@e.scottdaugherty8291

6 күн бұрын

@@iSharpen Thank you, I had buds in, a heads up, like for headphones folk woulda been helpful. This was my first video, & thanks again for answering.