Transforming Dull Blades: New Sanding Belts & Strop!

[@robertmunguia250]

So are those cork belts? You have a link for them?

[@jcsaunders100]

You can get you leather belt strop wet and dry it with heat. The heat will stink the belt some so you can get a longer life out of it. I dry mine with a hair drier.

[@Samsmobilesharpening]

@@jcsaunders100 I'll give that a shot. I tried it in the past with not much luck. It just stretched right back out almost instantly. But I'll give it a shot and see. 🙂 Thanks for the tip.

[@jeffreyblaisdell1988]

Now that your mobile, you could take knives to locations around Washington and become a Travel Channel! Just kidding we’ll have to wait until you get more subs for that…

[@Samsmobilesharpening]

@@jeffreyblaisdell1988 lol that would be fun being able to set up a pop up for knife sharpening. And having people from that area swing on out. That would be super fun!!!

[@johnlamer8137]

So what exact belts are these? Red label but which ones?

[@Samsmobilesharpening]

@@johnlamer8137 my apologies. Here is a link for the 2x72 variant. I'm not sure if they have them listed for the 1x30 but if you email them you should be able to order some. 🙂 www.redlabelabrasives.com/products/2-x-72-inch-compact-grain-aluminum-oxide-sanding-belts?variant=45047567745268

[@jarederhardt]

You had said a 1 point that you should stop rambling and start sharpening. I have watched over a hundred videos and I am convinced that half of your videos should be a verbal explanation. Watching is good but hearing the explanation really is what teaches us. Thanks for the great videos.

[@Samsmobilesharpening]

@@jarederhardt lol true that. Getting to hear the processing as well as what's going through someone's head can be super helpful.

[@dougsmith4525]

I've been using the beard brush and then hitting the edge with a leather strop mounted on wood. 2 or 3 swipes per side, then it's done. Do you think the loose strop worx better?

[@Samsmobilesharpening]

@@dougsmith4525 I think it's just a matter of personal preference. Some people love rigid strops and others don't. But if space is not a thing to factor in. I would choose a rigid strop. I've recently upgraded to a rock hard felt wheel that is wonderful for deburring and giving a really consistent edge!

[@redangrybird7564]

Those 1x30 belts look very rough, more like scotch-brite ones.

[@Samsmobilesharpening]

@@redangrybird7564 right I thought the same thing!!!! Crazy that those one in the thumbnail are 600 grit!

[@michaelvanbuskirk8845]

A respirator outdoors always makes me laugh. 😂

[@Samsmobilesharpening]

@@michaelvanbuskirk8845 don't blame ya there. All I know is when I used to go blow my nose at the end of the day when I didn't wear one, there was metal dust. So I would much rather be safe than sorry.