No more jitter, shakes, or wobbles! Simple fixes for the original Work Sharp Precision Adjust Elite.

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Күн бұрын

Why spend $250 on the “Professional” sharpener, when the $60 original tool can be brought to the same level? I did it for less than ten bucks! No special tools, no special skills, anyone can do!
Angle finder:
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Grommets
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Copper tube (slightly smaller ID from the one I used as its metric, but you won’t need to cut twice because a single cut should work.
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That said, mine came from the US hardware store and I did not verify the metric one. So buy at your own risk 😁
WSPA Elite
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Elite kit Supplement
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Zip Ties
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#sharp #knife #worksharp #edc

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@CuttingBoardRx 4 ай бұрын

Sorry it took so long to deliver this video! I had to think all of these fixes through, purchase the materials, film, edit… I had fun! Hopefully you’ll enjoy the video and ask many a good question!

@MB-jg4tr 4 ай бұрын

No need to apologize. I appreciate this and will probably modify my device like you have shown. Thanks

@CuttingBoardRx 4 ай бұрын

I would say try the zip ties, then the blade supports and see how you like it. Then for the extra finesse add the grommets! 👍

@MB-jg4tr 4 ай бұрын

@@CuttingBoardRx I'm already using a blade support piece I made, and now I'll add zip-ties. That's a quick easy hack. As for my blade clamp piece, it didn't wiggle much, but I took some super glue and went around the circumference of the piece that inserts little by little letting it dry fully each time, and got it to fit pretty tight. This sharpener is super easy to use and does a surprisingly good job keeping a working edge on every-day-use knives. And, I've made my money back + a little profit using it to sharpen some friends knives.

@BrandonMeyer1641 3 ай бұрын

The zip tie trick works really well. It fixes my biggest gripe with the system.

@CuttingBoardRx 3 ай бұрын

Great! Help spread the word, specially if you’re on any knife forums. I’m social media challenged…

@21_Cabbage_ 4 ай бұрын

I have zero interest in this, but I'm leaving a comment for the algorithm. God speed. 👍👍

@Mike_Y. 5 күн бұрын

Just bought the elite package. Thanks for tips, i subscribed, hope it helps.

@stevegarland4249 16 күн бұрын

Thanks ,your ideals were great,and they all work 💯! Keep up the great work

@CuttingBoardRx 16 күн бұрын

@@stevegarland4249 Thanks for watching and subscribing!

@MB-jg4tr 4 ай бұрын

👍

@DuhYaThink 3 ай бұрын

Have you tried a KME system? Just curious 👍🏻 great work

@lukasholecek5911 13 күн бұрын

Great video as always, thank you. Very detailed and optimized solution.

@eddievillalba4588 15 күн бұрын

I did these hacks on my elite and also with my own method I am now getting razor sharp edges with mirror finish. Thanks! Sweep Push+Pull 5 from base to edge x 5 tip to base x 5 base to edge x 5 tip to edge each side then decrement until 1x1x1x1 on each side then repeat for next grit. The higher the grit the more 5x5x5x5 I do, but the rest just once each side.

@micahnotestone 3 ай бұрын

The issue I’ve run into with my pro is the screw that hold the rod onto the crossbar part of the base. I constantly have to tighten it during a sharpening session. Wondering if you ever had that issue? Possibly a fix

@Optimization_Coach 4 ай бұрын

Sloppiness of the Lansky next please! 😊

@CuttingBoardRx 4 ай бұрын

“Only pick the fights you can win!”

@luisnouel4268 4 ай бұрын

I started my journey with the Elite, Then I moved to the professional and now I'm learning freehand sharpening. That is the real ZEN after you kill and restore some of your knives. Hope to see you dealing with stones and making hacks to do a better job

@CuttingBoardRx 4 ай бұрын

An interesting idea!

@Bobs_Pocket_Knives 4 ай бұрын

You're doing God's work. 🙏🙌 Worksharp should reach out for consulting services! 😂

@CuttingBoardRx 4 ай бұрын

Uh-umm. They would rather eat a diamond plate… Not a peep from them so far. TS Prof reached out though… had to say no as they offered an affiliation.

@Double-Exposure 4 ай бұрын

Terrific video, thank you!! I will dig up my sharpener and apply your suggested fixes. I have been looking on Amazon for that specific copper tubing, after adding those 4mm grommets into my card, but am not 100% sure what to get. It seems those pipes come with a 1" diameter. You mentioned the one you used was oversized. Do you happen to have a link for the specific copper pipe that fits the Worksharp?

@CuttingBoardRx 4 ай бұрын

The pipes are marked by the inside diameter. So if it says 1” that should be fine. Once you slot it, it will conform to the device. Edit: very important: make sure it’s actual pipe and not a 1” Connecting fitting! That one may be too large as it’s designed to go Over the 1” pipe Edit 2: 25 mm OD tube may work actually! Try this one amzn.to/3x4YvtX Y may actually not need to cut 1/8” slot, rather just cut a single line

@0zmose 4 ай бұрын

I think the Worksharp is a great system if you just have a couple of knives, and you want to put a good edge on them from time to time. If you're going to do a lot of sharpening, not so good. Their proprietary plates just don't hold up.

@CuttingBoardRx 4 ай бұрын

I sharpened many knives on both WSPA and WSPPA. Definitely over 100 combined total. The plates hold up quite well. I think an average user will get more than their money’s worth out of them

@MB-jg4tr 4 ай бұрын

As long as you use it correctly and don't put to much pressure onto the blade while you're using it they hold up just fine in my experience

@0zmose 4 ай бұрын

@@MB-jg4tr My 320 lost its bite after a dozen or so sharpenings, and the 600 plate came unglued. It wasn't a pressure issue. Been sharpening for years. Cedric and Ada Channel had the same issue with it. Anyway, I bought a TS Prof a while back. Couldn't be happier with it. Problem solved.

@MB-jg4tr 4 ай бұрын

@@0zmose perhaps quality control isn't good, I've done somewhere around 50-60 sharpenings with mine and it still seems to do the same job as when it was new.

@EDCandLace 4 ай бұрын

Just get a kadet or a hapstone r2 and not have to worry about fixing the issues with the system... or better yet free hand!

@CuttingBoardRx 4 ай бұрын

This is a very good suggestion. Unfortunately not everyone can afford to buy a system and then add another system on top of it.

@stevendalton7686 4 ай бұрын

I enjoy all of your videos. Thanks!

@chasewells5464 2 ай бұрын

I got the Pro PA for a few reasons. 1. I really liked the idea. I really liked that it was bigger, longer and wider stones, angle finder, easily replaceable stones as well, heavier is a plus for me, it accepts larger knives too. 2. I really like the versatility of it. It can sharpen almost anything. 3. This was honestly a huge plus to me, square stones. I can actually sharpen into the ricasso of Spydercos and Bucks and other knives with bad or no sharpening choil. The downsides are, and I’m wondering if anyone else is having this issue, is the plastic chassis that holds the rod cracking for anyone else? I’ve gone through three of them. I would love to know if anyone else has had that problem. Also the stones are expensive. That’s all the problems I have with it. Great other than those things.

@CuttingBoardRx 2 ай бұрын

You should ask this question under my video about how to tune up WS PRO. More people who own one watch it than this video Did Work Sharp stop $3 short of Professional level? Is it really PRECISION Adjust-able until the fix kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5rGo3ivoJ2Ardk

@MrBowser2012 4 ай бұрын

Duct tape is like The Force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it binds the universe together. No man (or handy woman) should be without it

@CuttingBoardRx 4 ай бұрын

Yeah… I’m a regular Bubba Fet… or was it Fert? 😆

@mel87123 4 ай бұрын

Love it🤣

@MrBowser2012 4 ай бұрын

@@CuttingBoardRx 😂

@Double-Exposure 4 ай бұрын

I feel the same way about gaffer's tape.. 👊👍

@nickw3390 4 ай бұрын

Perhaps I missed it…but what size are the grommets? 4mm? Thanks for the great vid…

@CuttingBoardRx 4 ай бұрын

4 mm. But they vary from brand to brand as I found out. The link in description is for the ones I used in the video.

@ST-ue5fb 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. Do you truly recommend either version of the Worksharp? Have you used any other sharpening systems?

@CuttingBoardRx 4 ай бұрын

I didn’t use any other systems besides that crappy lansky in red box. I do see comments that come from users of TS Prof and Keen Edge that neither is perfect. The decision should be based on your specific use case: many sharpenings at home? Go with Pro. Fewer sharpenings and portability? Go with Elite.

@MikeJ602 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate this video, thanks. FYI I just stick a piece of paper on the side of the clamp when I put the clamp in to take care of side to side play.

@CuttingBoardRx 4 ай бұрын

That’s a good idea! Thanks for sharing

@johngibson4823 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@CuttingBoardRx 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Thank you! You a very generous!

@DanMatheny-sl7xk 4 ай бұрын

Have both the worksharp sharpeners, and did the modifications in one of your previous videos to the PRO model with great success. Will have to dig out the older model and tune it up. Question about Medford though: I have a Medford Viper (D2 steel) that I believe has a botched heat treat. The tip bent to shit after sticking the knife in an old soft 2x4.. is it even worth contacting their customer service?

@CuttingBoardRx 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the gift! How far back from the tip did it bend?

@DanMatheny-sl7xk 4 ай бұрын

@@CuttingBoardRx no less than 3/16” close to a quarter inch. It bent like spaghetti, and a couple passes on the worksharp was able to accumulate a burr

@mel87123 4 ай бұрын

That stinks. It should have been able to handle a piece of pine.

@CuttingBoardRx 4 ай бұрын

@@DanMatheny-sl7xk well, that sucks. D2 isn’t a difficult steel to heat treat as it is air quenched. If it was me, I would make a video about how their customer service handles the issue. Since he’s keeps saying how they stand by you for life. I bet they overheated the hollow grind in process and it annealed to 40 HRC or so. Is the blade in the white or coated?