This accessory attaches without tools to the (sold separately). Made from cast metal components and engineered polymers built to endure the rigors of heavy shaping and sharpening tasks.
The blade grinder uses 1”x18” engineered abrasive belts in a wide range of grits, and a 4 pulley system that is fully adjustable from 10° to 35° in 1° increments. Belt speed is adjustable from 1200-2800 SFM (square feet per minute) to accommodate a wide range of sharpening and honing tasks.
The center position of the top two pulleys is adjustable to set your preferred belt deflection - a full convex or a near flat convex - allowing you to customize your cutting edge to best meet your needs and preferences. The Work Sharp Blade Grinding Attachment is similar in design to the systems professional blade makers use, providing knife enthusiasts with a high-quality, precise machine to shape, sharpen and hone your blades without the cost of full scale blade maker’s equipment.
(116-559).
Also available is a (116-560) that includes 2 cloth belts, green chromium oxide honing compound, and red ferric oxide polishing compound.
Includes one each of the following belts:
- P120 Extra-Coarse Abrasive Belt - 1" x 18"
- X4 Fine Grit Abrasive Belt - 1" x 18"
- X22 Medium Grit Abrasive Belt - 1" x 18"
- X65 Coarse Grit Abrasive Belt - 1" x 18"
- 12000 Ultra-Fine Grit Abrasive Belt - 1" x 18"
NOTE: Belts made for this item will not fit other Work Sharp products.