Thanks Gene. I've only been carving for 2 months now thanks to you and Doug Linker👍 So tips like these are much appreciated. Sorry to hear about the house mate. Sending blessings from London England at 3:15 in the morning 😁😴. Looking forward to the next one.
Excellent video, Gene! I had seen your earlier video and went out and bought a on HF sander like yours and a leather belt. It works great and makes stropping so much easier and for a great price. I appreciate all the helpful hints you have given us over the years and I am a better carver as a result!! THANK YOU SO MUCH for all you do to help us!!!
Thank you Gene for this informative video. I live in Canada and we don't have Harbor Freight but a store called Princess Auto and I got one on clearance for $61.00 just waiting for my leather belt to be delivered from Amazon and I'm all set. Thanks again.
Gene, thanks for the you tube. I have the harbor freight set up. I have used harbor freight for years. If it’s a tool I need for limited use why pay to get a professional price for something not used often. However, I have harbor freight tools I have used for years frequently. I know it may not be Dewalt but if it gets the job done I’m happy. On the speed. On line I found a variable rheostat extension cord that can reduce the speed without having to do any electrical rework.
Thank you Gene. Great advice for the DIY kind of guy and a great price. Light weight work like this should let the sander last for years. Merry Christman Gene.
I had no idea there were power strops! I'm using a classic barber shop style strop ( quite happily I must add) but it does take time. And when you've several knives.... That's for opening my eyes Gene
Very good information, you have inspired and taught many people to carve. Thanks you for sharing and giving the joy of a great hobby to so many. Please keep up the good work.
I took your advice from before and got one ( Harbor Freight type) along with a leather belt. Do you leave the belt on the machine all the time? I have heard that the belt will stretch. Also do you put the compound on the smooth side or the rough side of the belt? I have heard different opinions. Thanks for all your information. Bruce from the City of Orange in Orange County Claifornia.
Bruce >>I have also heard the belt can stretch if you leave it on ..I have left it on and had no problems but it could of course ..you sharpen on the smooth side and put the compound on the smooth side .. Thanks for watching Bruce
Hi Gene.. Where did / do you get replacement belts for the more expensive machine. I have one I bought in AZ about 25 or so years ago.. Similar machine.. I'm sure the company is no longer in existence. I messed up my leather by adding neatsfoot oil to it and it softened it too much. I'd like to replace it.
I happened to see your video on this machine before so tried it and it works great. I mounted the base of the machine to a thick piece of wood and then turned it on its back and mounted it to a bench so the belt turned the way you showed. Maybe someday when this one wears out and I can save up a little extra money I may buy the one from Chipping Away but until then this one is working great.
I use a Flexcut detail knife and hand strop. May I assume you don’t expect those who follow along with you in your videos to use the same knife brands you mentioned?
I had a delta 1x30 belt sander bought the leather belt works great I also a a leather disc that mounts on a drill bought the holder for drill at Smoky MTN. Woodcarvers many years ago I also use it
I have a Burke system keeping only the leather and polishing wheel on. I also gave a Nu-Marc sanding machine with 1” x 30” belt on it. I can switch from sanding belt to leather but am J just as well off with the Burke?
The Burke is a great machine .. I have used one and its excellent .. this is just for anyone that doesn't have a machine and wants a economical one that wont break the bank
You might need to spend a bunch of money on hearing protection so you would loose some of your savings. Could not hear a word you said when that machine was on. They don't sell them in Canada because it does not meet CSA standards so we pay more for protection from poor quality dangerous stuff made overseas that could hurt you. You will end up replacing the things so why not save up and buy a good quality long lasting machine once. Hearing aids are about $3000.00. I used a hand strop for years and it still works just fine. I also have one of those TOMZ Knife massager. He made them out of a Lazy Boy massage motor with one or two rotating wheels with leather and diamond discs etc. You have to google it I don't know if he is around anymore. They rotate nice and slow so you don't burn anything. I'm sure somone who is trying to save money could make something like that on their own.
Rick we wear hearing protection in the U.S. for many machines .. My band saw is loud .. I worked in a chemical plant for 40 years at a boiler house and the noise was unbelievable ..so noise is nothing for me .. My machine sharpener is better ,,but a lot of people cant afford that machine ..so hearing protection helps
Thanks Gene. I've only been carving for 2 months now thanks to you and Doug Linker👍 So tips like these are much appreciated. Sorry to hear about the house mate. Sending blessings from London England at 3:15 in the morning 😁😴. Looking forward to the next one.
Thank you Luke ..God Bless
Excellent video, Gene! I had seen your earlier video and went out and bought a on HF sander like yours and a leather belt. It works great and makes stropping so much easier and for a great price. I appreciate all the helpful hints you have given us over the years and I am a better carver as a result!! THANK YOU SO MUCH for all you do to help us!!!
Great Willy ..thank you for watching
Gene just watched your video on stropping knives. I purchased a sander and it has worked great. Thanks for the information.
Thats great Steve ..Iam glad I could help in some way ..Carve safely and God Bless
Thank you Gene for this informative video. I live in Canada and we don't have Harbor Freight but a store called Princess Auto and I got one on clearance for $61.00 just waiting for my leather belt to be delivered from Amazon and I'm all set. Thanks again.
you dont have to use a harbor freight one ..any maker of the 1x30 sander can be used ..Thank you for watching
I have the Berk sharpening system. First generation, and still works wonderful
Berk is a excellent system ..The original ones were work horses and held up forever
Gene, thanks for the you tube. I have the harbor freight set up. I have used harbor freight for years. If it’s a tool I need for limited use why pay to get a professional price for something not used often. However, I have harbor freight tools I have used for years frequently. I know it may not be Dewalt but if it gets the job done I’m happy. On the speed. On line I found a variable rheostat extension cord that can reduce the speed without having to do any electrical rework.
Thank you Michael ..thank you for watching
Hey friend rheostat does that give u the ability to control speed or ? And where can I find that ? Thank. You friend
Thanks gene! you have change the way I strop my knives. Works great!
Thank you Mark .great videos
Thank you Gene. Great advice for the DIY kind of guy and a great price. Light weight work like this should let the sander last for years. Merry Christman Gene.
Your welcome Stan ..Thank you for watching
I had no idea there were power strops! I'm using a classic barber shop style strop ( quite happily I must add) but it does take time. And when you've several knives....
That's for opening my eyes Gene
Thank you Adam
Very good information, you have inspired and taught many people to carve. Thanks you for sharing and giving the joy of a great hobby to so many. Please keep up the good work.
Thank you Leon
I took your advice from before and got one ( Harbor Freight type) along with a leather belt. Do you leave the belt on the machine all the time? I have heard that the belt will stretch. Also do you put the compound on the smooth side or the rough side of the belt? I have heard different opinions. Thanks for all your information. Bruce from the City of Orange in Orange County Claifornia.
Bruce >>I have also heard the belt can stretch if you leave it on ..I have left it on and had no problems but it could of course ..you sharpen on the smooth side and put the compound on the smooth side .. Thanks for watching Bruce
@@whittler0507 thanks for the reply Gene
@@fergusrb Thank you Bruce
Hi Gene.. Where did / do you get replacement belts for the more expensive machine. I have one I bought in AZ about 25 or so years ago.. Similar machine.. I'm sure the company is no longer in existence. I messed up my leather by adding neatsfoot oil to it and it softened it too much. I'd like to replace it.
www.chippingaway.com/cat/ultimate-sharpening-honer-machines/ultimate-power-sharpener/
Great video thank you !
Thank you for watching
Thanks for the tip Gene! Good info. 👍🏼
Thank you Richard
I have two of them and welded up a frame and turned it upside down so it will run vertical they do a great job
Thank you Richard ..great idea
Great tip Gene. That got your knife razor sharp!
Thank you for watching
I enjoy all your videos thank you
Thank you for watching Gene
I happened to see your video on this machine before so tried it and it works great. I mounted the base of the machine to a thick piece of wood and then turned it on its back and mounted it to a bench so the belt turned the way you showed. Maybe someday when this one wears out and I can save up a little extra money I may buy the one from Chipping Away but until then this one is working great.
Good Ken ..Iam glad your having good luck
I use a Flexcut detail knife and hand strop. May I assume you don’t expect those who follow along with you in your videos to use the same knife brands you mentioned?
No Mike I dont ..you can use whatever carving knife you want ,,but thsi way of stropping can be used for any carving knife
Totally agree 👍
I had a delta 1x30 belt sander bought the leather belt works great I also a a leather disc that mounts on a drill bought the holder for drill at Smoky MTN. Woodcarvers many years ago I also use it
Thank you my friend
Just got that Viel sander and having so many problems with it. Tracking won’t line up.
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I have a Burke system keeping only the leather and polishing wheel on. I also gave a Nu-Marc sanding machine with 1” x 30” belt on it. I can switch from sanding belt to leather but am J just as well off with the Burke?
The Burke is a great machine .. I have used one and its excellent .. this is just for anyone that doesn't have a machine and wants a economical one that wont break the bank
Maybe you could put a speed controller on the Harbor Freight Model. Maybe someone out there knows if that would work on that type motor.
Good idea ,,you probably can ,, Thank you
You probably can ,,good idea Thank you
What is the name of the machine that you use?
Its called a Ultimate Sharpener and Chipping Away sells it
do you use a compound om the belt
yes I do Anthony
Thank you
Thanks for info. Just ordered my belt, $18 on ebay
Thank you
Thanks Gene
Thank you Scott
another good video ! thanks !
Thank you for watching
You might need to spend a bunch of money on hearing protection so you would loose some of your savings. Could not hear a word you said when that machine was on. They don't sell them in Canada because it does not meet CSA standards so we pay more for protection from poor quality dangerous stuff made overseas that could hurt you. You will end up replacing the things so why not save up and buy a good quality long lasting machine once. Hearing aids are about $3000.00. I used a hand strop for years and it still works just fine. I also have one of those TOMZ Knife massager. He made them out of a Lazy Boy massage motor with one or two rotating wheels with leather and diamond discs etc. You have to google it I don't know if he is around anymore. They rotate nice and slow so you don't burn anything. I'm sure somone who is trying to save money could make something like that on their own.
Rick we wear hearing protection in the U.S. for many machines .. My band saw is loud .. I worked in a chemical plant for 40 years at a boiler house and the noise was unbelievable ..so noise is nothing for me .. My machine sharpener is better ,,but a lot of people cant afford that machine ..so hearing protection helps
Love it. Got the sander will put a leather strap on it👍
Thank you for watching Tom