Simple Yet Effective - Knife Sharpening Jig

[@ed_nilson7931]

the simplest, the best

[@slowrider9677]

I like the philosophy: keep it simple!

[@joemirenna6714]

I like the way you think. Especially cool was turning on the drill press. Why have I never done that?!

[@JamesComstockCages]

Great for maintaining an angle, which I seem to screw up a lot. This will take the guess work and or skill out it. Very nice work. I'm headed to the shop, when the temp is above 0.

[@rickcook5335]

Great Job. I'm making one for my son's Christmas gift this year. thanks

[@Dijist]

Fantastic, its very simple, thank you .

[@thorstenmetze9758]

Good job. Amazing and simple. Thanx 4 sharing!

[@maconSTUFF]

Glad you liked it!

[@keithsexton1034]

Dude you going to run your caliper. Remember it's a Precision Tool keep that up and it won't be no Precision Tool🗽🇺🇸☕

[@U2BER2012]

Ruin?

[@sta39cee]

Great job.

[@johnjude2685]

Hate just starting into a build and not first seeing what or if I want to build it. Yes it's pretty good but I will tweet it better and or safer . Thanks for the teaching Sir

[@rafaelcueto8694]

Pretty good.... thanks a lot.

[@jamesnewmeyer7205]

Simple yet effective.

[@maconSTUFF]

Thanx James... it gets the job done...

[@joonescobar6195]

Good. Simple design

[@maconSTUFF]

Thanks a lot

[@markforrestsm]

Using the drill press as a mini-lathe... Genius! Great jig Macon! Regards, Mark

[@maconSTUFF]

Thanks Mark 👍... I would have used my actual lathe, but the bolt didn't fit in the chuck... so I had no choice... LOL... I've seen others do it and I always wanted to try it...

[@markforrestsm]

@@maconSTUFF It worked well I'd say Macon!..

[@dlk4318]

As Sergio said, I've seen a few designs but yours would be the most optimal considering both time wise to make one and function wise. Your effort has definitely paid off 👍👋👋👋

[@jtence]

Simple is best, always! 😊

[@ronaldcruse2497]

Looks good

[@dsrk3aol212]

Good God! Never seen turning works on a driller! )))

[@bat-matt]

Simple et ingénieux un outil qui fait bien le job super vidéo

[@rubo1964]

I built similar jig but placed 2 square magnets under the edge of the wood recessed slightly flash with wood.Magnets help holding

[@gregpsando]

are the magnets on their own enough to hold the knife?

[@rubo1964]

@gregpsando yes if you dont place too much force. Got the magnets from harbor freight cheap.You can place 2 on top and 2 side or end board holding the knife

[@kennethrutledge9222]

Dude I like it !! Really!! We had a storm back when and it took out my neighbors oak tree. Needless to say I have recently acquired an oak tree to add to my collection!! I say all that because I want to build your sharpener out of oak !! Thank you for your help!!!

[@henryrossouw930]

Great jig.Simple enough for me to make.Surely going to try it.

[@maconSTUFF]

Great!... glad you like it... it gets the job done... :-)

[@maxwaldburg4286]

Is the rod used threaded and then sanded down or is it just a strait rod? Thanks

[@cryptic699]

Excellent Macon! I had a Lansky kit way back when almost identical principle. Anticipate your v2 will have the rod riding in a guide.

[@maconSTUFF]

I think they still make them... I don't know, it seems to be working pretty well without a guide... guess we'll have to see...

[@AndyCPugh]

I like that. I might add that to my project list.

[@maconSTUFF]

Thanx Andy... definitely worth it... I just spent an hour sharpening all the knives I could find in the kitchen... working like a charm...

[@can5projects563]

looks good well done mate.

[@maconSTUFF]

Thanks 👍

[@thechumpsbeendumped.7797]

This would be very easy to modify to sharpen scissors by adding a second clamping point on the end of the base. It’s what I did with mine and now I’m earning a little money from several hairdresser and barbers in my area.

[@hein-pierrewillemse5113]

Mac Afric tools... Must be South African dude! Like it a lot! Keep it up

[@SL-ez7qn]

Great functional design. Perhaps you can add a mechanism for holding small diamond sharpening stones in your next version.

[@maconSTUFF]

Cool idea!... I cant get diamond stones where I live so I'll have to order online... I may just give that a go... 👍

[@NewGuyMedia-xe7bm]

Nice riff in the intro

[@oscargonzalez8518]

Exellent very neat.God bless you.

[@maconSTUFF]

Thank you very much

[@mikekyle-y8i]

Good design. What degrees of angle did you use?

[@imrichdo]

Nice job!

[@bobjohnston3984]

Great job thanks mate Do you just eyeball the angle.on the blade.....or did you drill the holes a specific angles to the blade clamp

[@scgalves0]

Very good! I've seen several options, but yours was the simplest! Congratulations! Could you inform the measurements of the parts?

[@maconSTUFF]

Thanx Sergio... unfortunately I don't have and plans for this, I did this project mostly by eye and feel with whatever scraps I had lying around...

[@johnjude2685]

That base the stones mount to I would seal them so oil wouldn't soak into them in time or use nonporous material such as wood or cardboard.. Yeah lots of good information overall thanks for helping. I just got a Layman and see a chance to get mine improve and easier to sharpen with improve results, might be able to sharpen mower blades and chippers knives also Thanks for the teaching Sir

[@maconSTUFF]

Thanks for the info

[@centralwashingtonmodernbus9456]

Put a shim under the heel of the clamp bar and it will clamp flatter.

[@tufelhunden5795]

Nice job!!

[@maconSTUFF]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Doc.Holiday]

Nice job.

[@maconSTUFF]

Thanks!

[@AndrewduToit]

Great idea. Might make one myself

[@maconSTUFF]

Go for it!

[@MrOlegBoldyrev]

It seems there is a risk of the rod jumping on the crossbar if moved too energetically or unless you are very careful. Didn't you think of pulling the end of the rod down with a rubber ring for example? Or it never happens?

[@eduwvb]

Good morning everyone, I liked the simplicity, I would like to propose an option to adapt your project to a chisel, how would it be?

[@paulbraga4460]

this is really perfect - so simple and it does the job. some improvements proposed - for the knife holder, are great. my suggestion to put some more weight to it so you do not have to hold the contraption down while sharpening but i would say tis perfect as it is. and no need for special equipment...blessings to all

[@maconSTUFF]

Thanx Paul

[@marknthetrails7627]

very simple and very nice. 👍✌🥃

[@ridermak4111]

K.I.S.S. principle wins again! 🤜🤛😎 I like the way your mind works. Dad taught me freehand when I was 10 and I ended up in a machinist career but I have been interested in finding a very affordable and foolproof device for all my friends so they can stop bringing me all their dull knives. Oh well, they’re still gonna bring drills and scissors. 😆

[@maconSTUFF]

LOL... you gotta keep your skills a secret, otherwise people will take advantage... 😂

[@chrisjohnson1002]

No need to update. Works great!

[@wiliandajumhana4436]

Simple❤

[@maxwaldburg4286]

Great video thanks

[@fleetswoodshop3339]

MACON GREAT VIDEO .GREAT JOB I LOVE THE .DRILL PRESS TURNING .FROM DOUG

[@maconSTUFF]

Thanks 👍

[@maconSTUFF]

By the way... I watched your workshop tour a while back... its the most awesome workshop I've ever seen... planning some upgrades to mine soon, but COVID-19 and home schooling are getting in the way... 😁... Keep up the good work!

[@fleetswoodshop3339]

Thank you sir it was my pleasure to watch thank you

[@fleetswoodshop3339]

Macon thank you so much for saying so I'm certainly glad you like the shop. and I know what you mean about The cove at thing and the kids. I'm in the same boat with that situation. And thank you again so much be safe . from Doug

[@berniesr]

I like it nice and simple

[@maconSTUFF]

Thank you! 😊

[@gregoryspashett9504]

Thank you.

[@xcrimsonx5]

What did you use on the end that you stuck the sandpaper to?

[@maconSTUFF]

It was a double sided tape... I hope its not going to be too hard to remove once I have to change the paper... 🤔

[@tobystevens9183]

Great design, with some tweaks. Do that recess with leather lining on the clamp. Use better paper! Klingspor waterproof will last 10x what the 3m paper will.

[@piun020900]

Lo voy a hacer.

[@fishingpassion2412]

Excellent 👍TY

[@normanidai4916]

What's the measurements for this jigs, or you just use you own judgement,

[@AllNiin]

To keep the handle in place and not let it go up and dow just use a rubberband at the upper part to press a little the rod and keep it in place

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

Very cool Macon. No need to put glue in the hole at 5:34? Cheers!

[@maconSTUFF]

Thanx Matt... no, not necessary methinks... those threaded inserts are pretty solid... the wide fins lock it in place real good...

[@scottgauld5877]

Having declared my dissatisfaction with this sharpener last night kzbin.infoUgkxDcr-y2Pf6xdnrFHrSP7dl9kpKaCozcSQ I thought about the problem some more. It occurred to me that I might be undoing each attempt at achieving a sharp edge by the repeated attempts. So, I tried to clean up the unsatisfactory result by honing with only positions 3 and 4.Miracle!! A really nicely sharpened chef's knife, more than enough to handle my needs. Admittedly, it did not reach professionally sharpened razor-fineness, but it is now significantly sharper than it was. A bout of breaking down carrots convinced me. So, major apologies to the manufacturer, Amazon, and all happy and potential owners! Follow the directions: don't buy it if you have ceramic blades; and don't overwork your knife blade.

[@austinisfullpleasedontmove653]

Great job where you from man? Hermanus!?

[@maconSTUFF]

Thanx man... no... from Windhoek in Namibia...

[@sergioferreirs69]

I've been looking for something like that but have not been able to find something that I like or is easy enough to make. I always wondered how to get the angles and using the table saw mitre is just pure genius! I'm not sure if it will work but replacing the wooden roller with brass? it might last longer? Also not sure if it will work but shaping the roller to be thinner in the middle than the ends to keep the rod centered? Definitely a project I'm going to copy. Nice one!

[@maconSTUFF]

Thanx Sergio... great ideas mate... shaping the roller is "pure genius" I don't know how I didn't think of that... 👍

[@dirkbaumann9398]

Awesome Job and tools, Well Done. Would the size of the knife change the angle ? With other words if the with of the knife is smaller or larger or you are sharpening scissors how would you position the item to maintain the accuracy ? Thank You for your video, it is a hit ! Best Wishes and stay safe, Dirk.

[@brucev6642]

It would. He measured the angles from the end of the piece of wood but the edge of the knife has to stick out past that. Looking at the video, I think the base is about 18" in length. That big knife he used maybe stuck out another 2" at most. Assuming 2", a 30 deg angle becomes 27.5 deg. A 25 deg becomes 22.8 deg. For a thinner blade, the change would be less. But, you still keep a consistent angle.

[@dirkbaumann9398]

@@brucev6642 Thank You for your reply. Thanks to your reply it allowed me to understand the great engineering behind the jig. I think this system of sharpening appears to be the most accurate I have seen. Best Wishes and may Covid go away, Dirk

[@brucev6642]

Dirk, I should have added that the angle isn't the end all and be all. A couple of degrees isn't going to mean that it won't sharpen your blade, I should have added that in case someone thought I was knocking his design.

[@dirkbaumann9398]

@@brucev6642 Thank for your reply. I was thinking about it and I thing as long as the object you are sharpening is facing and POSITIONED in the same spot things will be exceptionally accurate. You have a great engineering Mind. Stay safe. Best Wishes Dirk

[@An_Idiot_in_the_Wild]

Nice.

[@choro3d191]

Вроде как предельно всё просто. Начал дома такое делать, и столкнулся с необходимостью придавать нужный угол заточки лезвию.... Понадобилось высчитывать, гипотенузы-косинусы в ход пошли, а из башки то школьная прграмма уже выветрилась, учебник по школьной геометрии гуглить пришлось.. 😆

[@stevehuffman7453]

nice. I don't have materials, tools, or work space at Assisted living to make one. How much (including shipping with USPS flat rate box) for one with 2 angles: 10 DPS for knives, and 15 to 20 DPS for an axe? 😷👍 (I'll let you know thickness of axe head, since it will make a difference on where the 15 to 20 degree hole is located, if I'm not mistaken.)

[@ylmazoytan8334]

Can you share the dimensions of the product?

[@fallofmanbrand]

nice video bro

[@maconSTUFF]

Thanks...

[@vicentefernandez3930]

Ángulos inexactos. Has medido con la varilla sobre la base del soporte, sin tener en cuenta el grosor del taco de la lija. Y por supuesto la posición y grosor de la hoja del cuchillo.

[@mrmalone28]

Can you share the plans? Or make me one for $?

[@jorgereloaded7547]

nice

[@maconSTUFF]

Thanks

[@NuclearSunshine]

you should use drilling oil when drilling ... 😬

[@elnurismayilov6929]

Nice video.🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿

[@maconSTUFF]

Thank you! 😃

[@Heikki_Finland]

The leverage of that clamp isn't optimal, it's more like backwards. Get the screw closer to the blade while keeping more length of the clamp behind it to maximize the clamping power. Or put two screws. Because you said the blade is wobbly there. The leather surely helps too. Good device anyway. I've seen more complicated that doesn't benefit from the complexity. Yours encourage people to make their own.

[@lamtruc6726]

not fixed angle grinding

[@sleepingdog6341]

Good video, needs some music 🎶

[@GeorgichSP]

Вариант далеко не самый лучший.

[@maconSTUFF]

Спасибо...

[@jonfyfazan]

👏👌🇳🇴🤠

[@bnikon]

Watch hour making machine

[@alter28uniform]

Охуенно! Сделаю такую же!