A couple questions come to mind from the video: - Any idea what the difference is between the blue and white compounds offered on currycustomcutlery? - Did you say the yellow abrasive cleaning sticks are not helpful with the work sharp system compared to a larger belt sharpening system? A video on how you reduce the bolster with the work sharp (workflow/belt preferences to try to match previous finish?) would be neat. Coming from the wicked edge system I didn’t offer that service in the past, so have a few practice knives I’m getting ready to jump into learning the process. FYI I checked with a digital angle gauge, and the front vs back reference surface were within 0.1 degrees of each other for me which was quite impressive. The rear one seems like less movement to reset reference on the knife (not sure how much you use the front reference edge either though so may not be relevant). Listened to the podcast episodes you did as well, those were neat to hear because i've been on a similar journey, glad to see others are doing the same and making it work!
@@bobekdj thanks. I cringe when I watch those, but do need to get more of the journey out there. I’m always happy to help. You can email me at nate@simplysharpatl.com if you have questions. No idea what the difference is, but the blue is much more effective than the white and cleaner than the green. The abrasive cleaning stick is awesome. I may already have a video on bolster reduction. If not, I’ll make one.
Thanks for the hands on review! Practical experience after several months of usage is so valuable! What are your thoughts on heat and cooling with water? I own the Mk1 and usually dunk the knives in water between passes. Sometimes I can see bubbles forming near the edge from heat if I go too aggressively.
Thank you. If you are building up the tmuch heat between passes, you have too much belt speed and/or pressure. Low speed and light pressure is the way to go. I do carry a water bottle to wet a rag when I do tip repair.
How do you go about getting customers since your module is mobile based do you just go around in the neighborhood and ring the door bell . Just getting in to this business here in Canada and find it difficult to reach out to the community. Any advice or guidance please. Many Thanks Khush
Hello. Mostly word of mouth, but I also do some advertising and a few other options. I offer what I call my 'Business in a Box' as a device to take care of all the business and marketing angles if you'd be interested. Even if you're not, I'm happy to help. email me at Nate@simplysharpatl.com
I like your microfiber drag-test for burrs, imperfections.
Appreciate your sharing this, thanks...
you're welcome. hope it helps
Thanks for the shoutout! Good stuff, thanks for the update!!
Why is there not an angle guide with that machine or is there and you just don’t have it on?
@@johncapparella3189 sorry, I’m not following. Can you clarify your question?
A couple questions come to mind from the video:
- Any idea what the difference is between the blue and white compounds offered on currycustomcutlery?
- Did you say the yellow abrasive cleaning sticks are not helpful with the work sharp system compared to a larger belt sharpening system?
A video on how you reduce the bolster with the work sharp (workflow/belt preferences to try to match previous finish?) would be neat. Coming from the wicked edge system I didn’t offer that service in the past, so have a few practice knives I’m getting ready to jump into learning the process.
FYI I checked with a digital angle gauge, and the front vs back reference surface were within 0.1 degrees of each other for me which was quite impressive. The rear one seems like less movement to reset reference on the knife (not sure how much you use the front reference edge either though so may not be relevant).
Listened to the podcast episodes you did as well, those were neat to hear because i've been on a similar journey, glad to see others are doing the same and making it work!
@@bobekdj thanks. I cringe when I watch those, but do need to get more of the journey out there. I’m always happy to help. You can email me at nate@simplysharpatl.com if you have questions.
No idea what the difference is, but the blue is much more effective than the white and cleaner than the green.
The abrasive cleaning stick is awesome.
I may already have a video on bolster reduction. If not, I’ll make one.
That bolster looks like it would be a problem. Doesn't look like the heel of the blade will contact the cutting board.
@@bretkoesser it for sure is a problem. I mentioned that I should fix it but didn’t for the sake of the video. It is repaired now.
To me it looks better without that huge plastic piece. I'll either cut it like you did or make an alternative angle indicator on my 3D printer.
How do you create a burr when you grind one side and then flip it over and grind the other side?
That is the most efficient way to raise a burr without taking too much metal away.
Thanks for the hands on review! Practical experience after several months of usage is so valuable!
What are your thoughts on heat and cooling with water? I own the Mk1 and usually dunk the knives in water between passes. Sometimes I can see bubbles forming near the edge from heat if I go too aggressively.
Thank you. If you are building up the tmuch heat between passes, you have too much belt speed and/or pressure. Low speed and light pressure is the way to go. I do carry a water bottle to wet a rag when I do tip repair.
How do you go about getting customers since your module is mobile based do you just go around in the neighborhood and ring the door bell . Just getting in to this business here in Canada and find it difficult to reach out to the community. Any advice or guidance please. Many Thanks
Khush
Hello. Mostly word of mouth, but I also do some advertising and a few other options. I offer what I call my 'Business in a Box' as a device to take care of all the business and marketing angles if you'd be interested. Even if you're not, I'm happy to help. email me at Nate@simplysharpatl.com
Mount the unit on a 2 inch board to raise the belt lock.
Brilliant!
Will this new attachment fit the mk1??
@@TheMightybasstone no.
How much cost to buy?
I think they're around $250ish now.
Do you have any info on the dust collection box?
@@markdamron3161 I made a separate video on it that includes the link to buy it.