Can we make this knife sharpener better? Tool Time Tuesday

[@petersplat6164]

I have a paper wheel sharpener. I don't feel like a machinist when I use it, but I wind up with a sharp knife. One thing I did was I replaced the 180 grit on the course wheel with a finer grit, possibly 320. It was much more satisfying as I rarely sharpen a totally dull knife, and it feels less destructive. I got the grit on Ebay.

[@rogerwade9141]

Outstanding,educational, will be using a low speed grinder with the paper sharpening system.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much!

[@chrisosh9574]

Thanks for this, I had thought of your system after seeing it here and then forgot to look into suppliers where I live. Now you have me fired up again. Tool Time Tuesdays are great.

[@willey28]

I never thought about standing to the side while turning on the bench grinder. It will now be put into practice. Thanks for that. I have been using the Wicked Edge to sharpen my knives and I finish the process with a leather stropping belt on my 1x30. I’m going to look into those paper wheels. Thanks again!

[@garethbaus5471]

I have found 600 grit on the 1 by 30 followed by leather belt gives a good quick edge, you do have to be careful to avoid overheating though.

[@rowpaul4545]

gave up on regritting the mdf wheel, made an 8" plywood wheel, glued on 240 grit emery sandpaper, lasting over 50 sharpening and still going without any signs of failing!!!!

[@knubbisnu]

Not sure why exactly but his video was REALLY NICE with all the different angles on things and back and forth reasoning with how you use your shop and tools. Big up and thanks! :)

[@bjiles7]

tool time tuesday is easily my favorite vid....lets have tool time wednesday, thursday and friday as well.

[@marcuslinde7784]

I was thinking of overheating when I first saw you introduce the system. Slowing it really makes sense I guess. Especially the left stropping wheel should generate a lot of friction. Could be an idea to make that one even smaller to get less surface speed. Well explained. And I really like that you give out the safety stuff for the people who haven't been trained. 👍

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[@lukaskorbyn3955]

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[@lukaskorbyn3955]

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[@Cenmass]

I have had paper wheels for years and never over heated a edge yet. But I know when to back off. A slower speed wheel is an advantage but it can function fine at a higher speed with care.

[@Canadaman4403]

At the cost of these blades any knife nowadays it’s just a chance I’m not willing to take it happened so fast overheating

[@Amekdalaz]

@Simple little life Perfect explanation of the paper wheels, I havent use it before right now i have no doubt anymore

[@chrislewellen4016]

I use beeswax on my sharpening belts and my old paper wheels and it's a lot more difficult to heat the steel up. The beeswax really cuts down on the friction.

[@cutenose38]

I love your videos they are so informative and great. You explain everything so well and make following you so easy. Thanks for the uploads

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that. Thank you for watching! 🙏👍

[@RedBeardOps]

Nice Job! I like it for a quick touch up.

[@BalticBlades]

I love tool time Tuesdays!

[@jawbaw6471]

I have my paper wheels on a 1750 rpm grinder. I have my cotton edge buffing wheels on a 3600 rpm grinder. I recently purchased a Wen wet/dry grinder with 110 rpm.

[@Zach8264]

Great video as always! I wanted to look at this system the last time you kind of "showcased" this but forgot all about it until now. I find it funny that the manufacturer actually calls for above 3000 RPM's.

[@damionlowther78]

I love all the recent content even the quick ones keep em coming.

[@bwell6863]

I just bought the Tormek 8 and I love it. If used correctly you can't overheat your steel and you get a razor edge.

[@workonitm8]

Tormek = $$$$

[@WUNDER8AR]

I love Razor Sharp. Though you never wanna see sparks. Hence the wax. Sparks indicate that you're already overheating the apex. You might get away with it on high alloy stainless tool steels. On high carbon or similar you probably lose some hardness even if it feels cold to the touch. You never feel the true heat inside the apex with your fingers. Temper colors also don't tell you the whole story, especially on stainless steels.

[@Canadaman4403]

1750 is still way too much it should be down to 1100 and even as low as 400 for speed and it should have a clutch built in like a washing machine motor this way if something goes wrong the machine basically shuts down before everything explodes in your face and you could also use it with buffing polishing pads make it a dual application also I would like to see one with the arms way longer away from the machine so there’s wiggle room to work

[@mohgad6701]

Another perfect one Great job

[@llamawizard]

I think the heat issue is overstated in this video

[@ryoonofdeath117]

Loving the everyday videos thanks for the entertainment man good stuff. Always get the notifications lol

[@terrystevens8890]

Good video. Thanks for posting.

[@phillipkaplan517]

Love all the content lately!

[@johnmav8309]

Thank you! Very informational!

[@jorgeluisgarcia1006]

"There are many ways to skin a cat.", and yours is great!😁😸👍👊

[@Simplelittlelife]

Hahahaha! Thank you 😆👍

[@pedrows2832]

I have the same set up with variables speed bench grinder use it always in a low speed and it works , trust me i still use whet stones and i like sharpening with wet stones but this is much faster and it works every time

[@samhoffman764]

Always wondered about how hot those bench grinder set ups got. Wonderful information as always, thanks!

[@armyofshea7941]

I’m no electricutionist, but AVE (and a few others) has a few vids showing how you can control the pixies going into your tool of choice to change the speed. May or may not apply here. Love the content, keep up the great work.

[@carlosmariosuarez5319]

Is that the name of the channel? AVE?

[@jmiles25]

I'm ready for the next build along!! When are we going to do another build along???

[@Rsama60]

How do you identify a knife maker? Shaved arms.

[@billlongaker2784]

Why would you have both a grinder / paper wheel and a wicked edge system when you can get an edge like that from the wheel system? Just curious, Thank you for the tips!

[@billlongaker2784]

After sleeping on my question I want to add. If, like me, you like having all the tools you need for the job, 😉 I get it! I was really just curious?

[@crazycoyote1738]

Good honest video, thanks for sharing!

[@neildenbleyker2424]

I also like paper wheels and felt wheels for sharpening. I have been trying to think of a way to design a simple attachment to my 2x72 grinder so I could make use of the variable speed. So far all my Ideas exceed the fabrication techniques that I have in my shop. I would like the attachment to be driven by a 2x72 belt with a shaft holding the wheel like the bench grinder.

[@justynuhl8606]

Good to know. I have the same wheels per your recommendation but, have ruined the temper on an old pocket knife. Next, to get a slower rpm grinder.

[@stevet5238]

I put my paper wheel thing of a bob on a used BUFFING MACHINE , runs at 1750 and wheels are further apart than a bench grinder . Which I like better for long blades .

[@jamesmontgomery6343]

I love my paper wheels, I'm definitely going to look at a low speed grinder. I'll be honest, I didn't even know that was a thing

[@workonitm8]

Bought a variable speed, 8" grinder from H F recently but haven't tried it yet. I guess there are a few around, but this was the first one I've seen.

[@neilsnow4554]

I use a 1/2" drill (Makita) in a vise low rpm and high torque works perfect

[@adude7050]

Those guys that are paranoid about heat don't understand heat treating and metallurgy. Way too much to type out but it takes a substantial amount of heat/temperature change to change the grain structure. As long as you are not turning colours and even then sometimes it does not have a large effect. Depending on the steel the change will happen at different temperature. The edge being the obvious thinnest is most quickly effected but again if you are not changing colours there is nothing to worry about.

[@bigd3105]

How has this worked for you because it recommends higher speeds but I am thinking of getting a low speed bench grinder if these wheels work well with them.

[@leefikes6920]

How did the user maintain the same edge angle from pass to pass (and side to side)? I've found that if that isn't done, a knife can be very sharp but won't hold an edge. What am I missing>

[@alexrand6796]

Nice one! I would love to see all the available grindings with a small sample how to do it and what they should be used for. In one Video.

[@TheGuyWhoDoesEverythingFun]

I love the videossss keep up the good work

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that🙏👍

[@TheGuyWhoDoesEverythingFun]

Of course!

[@dragonwaterforge]

So cool I've bin looking for a slow grinder to for wire wheels they throw things

[@danbell3827]

Never thought about sticking one of those on a low speed grinder. I love how well they work, but equally hate/fear them. Between them grabbing or throwing whatever I'm working on, me getting too close and loosing a few layers of skin, and having to pull wire bristles out of my arms/legs/chest, they like to make life interesting. The ones for angle grinders are even worse.

[@Arwndr]

Usually temper ruin only after 200 °C , that is yellow color on the blade, brown-bronze is about 220 °C and blue is 300-330 °C All temperatures bellow 180 °C don't take any effect on your hardening of blade. Because of tension relief from blade after heat treatment. Usually that is 180 °C for 20 min. If needed less cheapy steel - 200° C. (and -1..2 HRC) HSS steels do the same but with 540 °C. They have another mix of alloy inside. Thats why for HSS steels (M2, M3, M4, and else) safe temperature would be below ~540 °C HSS steels was created to do their jub in those hard temperatures same effectively as in the room temperature. Thanks a lot for your researchings and sharing of experience ✨🌿🤝🏻👌🏻

[@mauricehollands2425]

Hi from N.Z.. I notice a lot of knife makers like yourself do most of their bevels and sharpening freehand. I also see there are jigs available to do it on a 2x72.. What gives the the best result, or is easiest method?

[@cabman86]

I hooked my grinder to a limit switch, basically a dimmer switch to lower the speed.

[@Traderjoe]

Would the light on the grinder have helped see the burr any better?

[@Simplelittlelife]

Yes it does. I figured I might as well toss a bulb in there and low and behold, it’s actually really nice. 👍

[@us24575]

Is there a wheel attachment system to add to a regular electric handheld electric angle grinder?

[@Simplelittlelife]

I think the RPM on hand held angle grinders is way too fast for something like this.

[@us24575]

@@Simplelittlelife noted. Thank you.

[@toddgiese7237]

Just watching your latest video. I love the paper wheels, now seeing you using a slower grinder it's giving me some ideas. One issue I'm having with the paper wheels is regriting the wheel. I haven't found a really good video that shows how it's done. I don't know what it is supposed to look like when it's usable vs. unusable. When I do the regrit I always get a faceful of silicon carbide when I start it and put a blade to it. If you could make a video on this and the correct procedures I'd come out there and give you a big high five...and I'd also answer your hate mail comments...hahaha. thank you for all you've done.

[@workonitm8]

Respiratory protection ??? Abrasives are bad for your lungs.

[@agorastudio1969]

Have you ever used a brand, other than the Razor Sharp system? I just learned about this, maybe a month ago and thought it might be a gimmick. Cool to hear you address the wheels as well. Thanks.

[@damianmcneely7884]

Love it!

[@adude7050]

If you get a chance try some green compound. It is finer than White and will generate less heat. Check oout the Norton white wheels at Lee Valley

[@billwessels207]

An interesting video. Thank you, Sir.

[@pplconley]

You can purchase a variable speed 1/2" drill from Harbor Freight for $40 with a dial on the locking trigger for speed control. Using an adapter for mounting the grinding wheel then you can clamp the drill to the table. Voila you have a portable low rpm sharping wheel.

[@lennonpresto1174]

Awesome videos. I know in another video you said that the paper wheels recommended a 3600 rpm grinder do you prefer the slower speed over that one after using it?

[@kensmapleleafretirement]

Nice, thanks for the video and review.

[@randycosgrove3608]

How do you add the silicone carbide to the grinding wheel?

[@workonitm8]

H F has a new variable speed grinder which might work well at a lower speed, producing less heat.

[@johnjude2685]

"Mad Skills " yeah something that we don't have equally. I'm building a 1x30 grinder and adding versatile speeds. Thanks for saftly about staying at the side Good video

[@kingkielbasa2991]

Great video !!! I wonder if a variable speed controller would work to slow down the rpm on my bench grinder . Going to give it a try.

[@workonitm8]

Not sure if they work on brushless motors.

[@ОлегБулько-ч7ц]

Good man you are!!!

[@koorbloh]

I just built a pulse width modulator 110 controller...I wonder if it would slow my grinder down.

[@nicholaskillmeier4895]

Get a cork 2x72 belt and some buffing compound. It's my favorite way to machine strop. You can go right from 220 to this and it will mirror polish it to stupid levels of sharpness in just a couple lights passes. And I'm just not a fan of messing with a grinding wheel. When those fail, so does the rest of your life. If my 2x72 gets me, might break a finger if I'm unlucky.

[@Simplelittlelife]

I have several cork belts and buffing compound. These wheels are on a dedicated machine so I can just turn it on and go. I also find it a pain to have to keep my cork belts sealed in a ziplock bag so they don’t get contaminated with grinding dust. Also, if your grinding wheel fails, you’ve done something wrong. It’s like saying when you drive off a cliff, the rest of life fails. Of course. This is just a much more convenient setup that’s always ready. Far better for me than cork belts and compound.

[@billmccaffrey1977]

Try a hard felt wheel on the 1750 grinder. There are many rouges that you can get for different metals and what your goal is. All woodworkers use a 1750 grinder to sharpen all of their lath tools and to grind a new primary bevel on plane blades and chisels. Plan blades and chisels are always finished on stones or equivalent films. Lath tools cut with a burr so coming of the grinder is usually enough, then you use a diamond plate to refresh the burr. Have fun learning.

[@Desertguy1450]

Great video, going to be looking into that exact grinder. You asked for video ideas. Would be cool to see a tactical knife build. Or maybe how to do “rock” texture on handle or blade.

[@kameroncuk6557]

If you want it run the other way and still retain the controls up front, cant the motor be wired to run the other direction? Just a thought.

[@flyphishr]

How do you add more grit to the sharpening wheel? I’m losing grit too fast! Thanks for all the great vids!

[@aitf99]

Excellent info Jeremy !! Id be interested to know where you picked the grinder up...

[@Blakehx]

I always have captions on because I have very bad hearing... you kept talking about looking for some bird and I was totally lost! What bird? Oh burr!🤦🏻‍♂️🤣 Looks like a nice system although I I’d rather it have some kind of adjustable guide... don’t trust shaky hands! I don’t even have a bench grinder right now so I guess that’s first on the list!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Hahahaha, that’s funny. I’d be scratching my head too if I heard bird when talking about sharpening knives. 😆👍

[@boyhowdy5893]

Nice job! Happy thanksgiving from Texas.

[@bigbear632]

Hey Jeremy how goes it? Could you please let me know how you put the powder back on the paper wheel?

[@fuzzyfletcher1954]

Can't seem to find the slower speed King grinder in the states, do you have a link you might share? thank you

[@nateand3]

Ima comment so maybe I'll see this if answered

[@TheBigfatmatt]

Xlnt, finally someone explaining what real use the paper cutting test is, I mean, who is actually buying or making a knife just to spend their day/s shaving their arms or destroying their phone book? Great vid, plenty food for thought👍

[@redangrybird7564]

5:26 "Canadian pesos" LOL 😭 🌵🇨🇦

[@Butterflyknifes1]

I have a question is it hard to make a straight razor?

[@Nippeltitsch]

On the normal speed bench grinder, I would use less pressure and maybe an 800 grit SiC powder on the wheel.

[@skippit15]

What is the little knife/blade you are testing with? Thanks for the great video!

[@workonitm8]

For my own personal reasons, I'd be a bit cautious about running MDF wheels at 3,600 RPM. My preference would be 1,725 RPM or less but that is just my choice. I do like the MDF sharpening idea and it would be my first choice for sharpening knives, wood lathe tools, etc. For axes and metal cutting chisels, I'd stick with the stones.

[@carlosmariosuarez5319]

Would you mind sharing those personal reasons?

[@workonitm8]

@@carlosmariosuarez5319 1. MDF is not and was not designed to be used for rotating apparatus. 2. There has been no testing by a qualified test lab that would certify MDF for this application. (to my knowledge) 3. You are a one person test lab. If the wheel explodes, your life could be in danger, you could lose an eye, or suffer serious bodily injury. 4. There are more reasons which I won't get into with this discussion. 5. Use at your own risk ! Thanks for your reply

[@JhKnife-OZ4HJ-Jimmi]

Good video...👍🏼 An idea for another video cut be texturing and finishing G10/Micarta knife handles.

[@jzahirniak]

I'd bet the wheel was hard to remove for one or both of two reasons. First, moisture, just a little, over time caused it to swell. Second, the compression from the washer may have caused a little bit of the swelling in addition to keeping the moisture swelling uniform and true.

[@Nick2cd]

Great video! I’d love to see you do some edge retention and cutting tests with O-1 and especially Nitro V.

[@BeardmanDan]

I’d like to see your kydex setup!

[@Lee-NN7X]

Is the small wheel tool holder something you made..?...guess I'll go back and look through the vids..

[@justynuhl8606]

Do you know of any sure fire ways to compare quality of sharpened edge?

[@BarryTikkanen]

Edge-On-Up Professional Edge Tester is suppsedly becoming a standard for testing edge sharpness. There may be similar methods. My problem is this method is purely about sharpness and not edge retention, but it's good start at a standard.

[@damionlowther78]

Any update on your hand sanding process? Any new tricks you could share?

[@1010mjl1]

Can you please share where you got your paper wheels?

[@Simplelittlelife]

I have links in the description now 👍

[@1010mjl1]

@@Simplelittlelife thanks

[@dahlmasen3084]

My opinion about sharpening knives: As long as you get it sharp, I dont care how you do it as long as youre comfortable with it👌🏻

[@moetivateme]

I now have the high urge to watch busta rhymes after your outro! am excited for your 30 days callenge.

[@sun-power]

You can work just as well with a faster RPM wheel, just move the blade faster across the surface. You're movements are a bit slow on the faster wheel. It's allowing the blade time to heat up.

[@heyimamaker]

I think I need a new bench grinder just because of how quiet this one is! And I use it for sharpening wood lathe tools.

[@ianandersen8491]

Video ideas: Drilling hardened steel. Handle stabilization. Corby bolts vs. pins.

[@onlyychevys]

I enjoy the time with a wet stone however I think I just might get something like this. Every knife around here would be razor sharp lol

[@brettfabiandupreez5424]

build along please those are great

[@Kartyman550]

What about if a guy were to drip water onto it while using the silicon carbide 180g?

[@PBMS123]

How have you knot found the SPECIALITY purpose made bench top low speed sharpening grinders. They have a wetstone on one side with a trough for water, and a leather side on the other, and they spin at around 70-200rpm. Look for Tormeks

[@Mike-hb4pc]

Yeah, I'd love to see a Tormek review from you.

[@makai_killa8337]

Can you make a video sharpening a concave or bird beaks knife on those paper wheels

[@Servant_Friend_Son]

I have the same set up they sent me a block of wax to put on the sandpaper side so that it stays cooler. Seems to work good. I do have a variable speed control that lets me slow it down pretty good.

[@carlosmariosuarez5319]

Do you think a candle would work, or is it too hard compared to the wax it comes with?

[@Servant_Friend_Son]

@@carlosmariosuarez5319 it should, it’s just to cut down the friction some

[@skillage18]

Always wanted some of those wheels but they are so expensive.

[@redangrybird7564]

I have made mine out of leftover MDF, works like a charm.

[@skillage18]

@@redangrybird7564 I bought a wheel at the dollar store but it wasnt even perfectly round. Id Like to just buy a wheel.

[@redangrybird7564]

@@skillage18 A wheel is of not much use if you don't have a bench grinder.

[@skillage18]

@@redangrybird7564 You dont say... I have three bench grinders.

[@redangrybird7564]

@@skillage18 ok, good, if you can fit one of those wheels then you can easily true the wheel with a wood chisel or a file. Check some videos on how to true a MDF wheel. That was the way I true the one I made. Cheers 😀👍

[@colinbates1050]

A big issue with bench grinder sharpening or wheels in general is concave blade edge.