Woodworker's Journal 2008-32-4, страница 53
the prices are dramatically different and so are the capabilities. Work Sharp: A dandy little machine, the WS3000 quickly sharpens and hones chisels and plane irons no more than 2" wide. The compact device spins a 6"-diameter, 150mm-thick tempered-glass disk to which you stick adhesive-backed abrasive paper. A different grit goes on each side. The design gives you access to both sides of the disk. What makes the system so appealing is the ramp-like, abrasive-covered "sharpening port." You set the ramp's angle to 20°, 25°, 30° or 45°; the rest locks positively at these four angles. Set the tool, bevel up, on the ramp, and slide it against the underside of the disk. With a dry system, you hold the cutting tool flat on the revolving disk to flatten the back. Shop Test continues on page 74 ... SH&pmr Three brands, three different platter designs. Work Sharp (left) uses a 150mm-thick, 6"-diameter, tempered glass disk. Lap Sharp (top) uses an 8"-diameter, machined aluminum disk with a square bore. The 8"-dia. Veritas platters (right), made in 3mm and 4mm thicknesses, are a sandwich of aluminum on an inert core. What I prefer is a sharpener that's always at the ready; one that I don't have to hydrate at the outset and drain at the end. If you can relate, here are three dry-grinding systems worth a close look. Choosing among them is difficult, because Leigh FMT Frame Mortise and Tenon Jig Router not included Pick a Winner! Leigh D4R Dovetail Jig Optional VRS Vacuum & Router Support Available at these fine dealers: Highland Hardware • Lee Valley Tools • Rockier Woodworking and Hardware • Woodcraft Supply • Woodworker's Supply leighjigs.com Leigh Router joinery Jigs From the Editors of Woodworker's Journal Comes the One Book Every Woodworker Needs The Collins Complete Woodworker From the editors of Woodworker's Journal S29.95 + S&H Item # 30562 Order Today! Call Woodworker's Journal at 1-800-610-0883 (please mention code: WB082) or visit our website: www.woodworkersjournal.com/books _ ♦ Smithsonian 72 Subscribe now at www.woodworkersjournal.com/digitaledition August 2008 Woodworker's Journal |
