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@@robertmunguia250 the drive wheel was gifted to me. I had to add shimming material for it to work. But if I'm correct it's a curry custom drive wheel.

@@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.

@@michaelvanbuskirk8845 makes total sense. The sewing machine motors are far superior!

@@rawbacon right!!!!!! That would be so nice!

@@bwillan yes there are a few. The bucktool 1x30 is a great option. I don't have personal experience with it but I have heard great things. Only problem with that is it's not horizontal so it's up and down like the harbor freight 1x30. Another option would be the tolker 1x30. Yet again heard great things but no experience with it. another option but a bit of a downgrade is the worksharp ken oinon elite. I used the mk1 when I first started out. It wore out pretty quick though. Uses 1x18 vs 1x30 belts. And for the price the 1x18 dont do as well. Another solid option would be a 1x42 by Kalamazoo. That would probably be the one I would consider if I had to get another belt sander. 🙂 I have a second 1x30. but I don't mind changing the belts as opposed to setting up a second machine. But eventually might make a platform that I can mount 2 machines to that attaches to the talegate so I can just drop the talegate and get to sharpening. 😉 Hope that helps.

@@bbwiebz3994 thank you so much. Ya I know it's possibly overkill especially being outdoors most of my work. But still anything I can help keep out of my lungs the better.

@@robertmunguia250 I still use the 1x30. It's probably my primary system. But I can't deny that tormek is just so much fun to use! Plus it just sounds amazing! Reminds me of a desktop waterfall.

@@robertmunguia250 I got the drive wheel as a gift. Not needed. But since I love the 1x30 and it's my testbed I wanted to try it. It needed shimming to work. But I made it work. 😉

@@Samsmobilesharpening oh ok with the same motor?

@@robertmunguia250 yep same stock motor. I'm actually planning on doing a 1 year review on it. As it's now over a year old.

@@johnlamer8137 it's a barber strop with canvas backing. I got it off Amazon. The canvas was the part I was more wanting as it removes any residual burr left on the blade. And then on the leather I put stropping compound. In this case tormek paste. But you can use whatever you like. 🙂 I'll try and find a link to the exact strop I'm using.

This is the one on Amazon. www.amazon.com/Grandslam-Leather-Straight-Sharpening-Smooth/dp/B09QHT9J9H?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

Awesome. Thanks

@@johnlamer8137 of course. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask them. 🙂

@@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

@@evangiannakas8371 for belt going away from the edge. It removes material slower. So less chance for heat to build up. But you can do it edge leading as well. Just gotta be super careful. When belt is going away it's the same direction for the leather belt if you use one.so. O need to do anything different for stropping. And worst case scenario if the belt is moving towards you and grabs. Could throw the blade towards you. But most people would say it disconnects from the blade and would not be able to. But with how I sharpen and it not resting on the guide it possibly would have enough means to come thrown back at me. I just don't want to be that one in a million chance. I've already had some freak accidents. Don't want another lol but a lot of people do it. 🙂 So it's more pick your poison. For me I'll always choose belt moving aways from me. Makes my mind rest easy.

@@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!!!

@@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.

@@bwillan that's the truth. I love the reaction I get when I transform someone's very dull knives to shaving sharp. 🙂 Makes my soul happy.

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

@@billclancy4913 nice!!!! That's super impressive being able to do the primary bevel of a knife with the tormek! I'll have to give it a shot and see how it goes. I've done a few with the 1x30 before heat treat. But I feel the tormek would be amazing for it! I have a hand strop for once in a while but I really do like the leather wheel on the tormek. One less thing I have to unpack when I'm at a clients house. Did you make the diamond emulsion? Or buy it? If so what one are ya using. I use diamond emulsion every once in a while. Or when I'm trying to do something specific.

@@Ezzell_ there are two options when buying them. One is for edge leading like what you are thinking. And the one I have is for edge trailing. Or the beltoving away from the blade. 🙂 Both have their pros and cons. But for me edge trailing is the way I run my 1x30.

@@j.mahoney1178 If you are wanting to match the edge angle from the factory the sharpie method is hard to beat. But if you are wanting a specific angle. Tormek makes a angle guide specifically for knives. There is also a tool that comes with the tormek that allows you to measure the angle you are sharpening at. I'm personally not a huge fan of the included angle guide. But the one that they just released has me interested. But if someone is specifically wanting a knife sharpener at a certain angle I have my 1x30 for that. Then when I go back and sharpen for them I can use the tormek and the sharpie method since I have already changed the edge to whatever degree they desired. It's doable with the tormek but for now I do it on the 1x30 with a digital angle guide. I primarily have the tormek for repeat customers. Or clients that want a water-cooled edge sharpening. Does that answer your question? I know I rambled a little. But if you need a little more clarity I would be happy to elaborate.

@@davestelling thank you for the compliment. I charge $9 for regular scissors. And $21 for sheers. Also as of currently I do not sharpen clipper blades. But hope that info helps. 🙂

@@mikedorn4181 personally for normal everyday kitchen knives. The tormek hands down. But if time is a matter the 1x30. To me I just feel more smooth with the tormek. But I do really enjoy being able to get great results with the single cbn wheel. But for crazy blades like a kukri the 1x30. Hard to get the curves with a smooth transition on the tormek. But that's why I carry both of them. 🙂 I've tried the wicked edge. Wasn't the biggest fan of it. But to each their own. 😀 And if a system works for you use it. Plus I know years down the road they're will be even more systems that work even better. Just gotta try them and see if you like using it. 😀

@@redangrybird7564 misquetos yes. But I have bug lotion for that. Never been bitten by a horsefly. But wasps are a real problem. I carry a can of wasp spray for that reason. My bigger concern is rain. But I'm working on something for that 😉

@@Samsmobilesharpening I see, thanks. That part of the USA is always rainy 😎👍

@@redangrybird7564 yep that's the truth! But it's also so pretty. To me. It's home. 🙂

@@Samsmobilesharpening I have lived in Australia for many years and sometimes we don't get to see any rain for 2 or 3 years 😔, and some other years we get massive floods. OZ is the land of feast or famine. People have learnt to live with that. Cheers mate 😎👍

@@Riaan1906 no worries at all. It was weight the T8 is much heavier than the T4. So for lifting and contorting my back I would prefer lighter weight. For a bench setup the T8 would work great too. Especially the 50 year anniversary black. And yes for me I can use it for a full day. But I'm typically at someone's house for max an hour. So it gets time to breathe when I'm driving to the next. Main difference. The t4 is cheaper and the wheels are cheaper. But slightly smaller motor. The T8 wheels last longer. Larger motor. And more options as far as wheels. But both are solid machines. For me the T4 was the right option. And no need to be sorry. The comments help push my video to more people 🙂 it never bothers me to answer a question a few times.

The difference between the T8 and T4 is the larger and wider stone wheel and the motor has a much longer rated lifespan. And of course the T8 is more expensive.

@@bwillan 1x30. Every day of the week. It's a lot more flexible with what it is able to sharpen. Say a kukri or a crazy shaped blade. As well as for chip removal where time is money. But I'm using my tormek as more of a premium option. So for most kitchen knives the t4 works great. Especially if they are repeat clients. And you know the blades are just dull and not chipped. But all in all the 1x30 is hard to beat. I just like the tormek from the standpoint of not needing to wear PPE as well as how it just sounds and feels better in hand.

@@redangrybird7564 red label abrasives!!!! I love the company! The support. And the fact thay they want to make new things. I got some new belts from them I think you will be Interested in! Super unique!!!! But regardless their ceramic belts are a must have for me. They cut extremely cool. And extremely fast in comparison to the Diablo belts. The Diablo ones work great for high pressure. Due to the abrasive. But ceramic cuts better when light pressure is applied. 🙂 it's fun to look up the abrasive materials and see the strengths and weaknesses.

@@Samsmobilesharpening thanks, Diablo belts are easy to source here in Australia, I think Diablo belts are prefered for wood work. I will search for the belt you mentioned. Thanks again 😎👍

@@redangrybird7564 that makes total sense. Diablo belts are easy to source here too. The red label ones I have e to order online. You might check out currycustom cutlery. I know he sells belts. That would be a good step up. 🙂

@@redangrybird7564 yep I'm very familiar with Stephen! Does great work! I don't have that problem too much. I have found if I sit down then yes massive pain in my lower back. But I think my truck talegate is just high enough but If I did get a little pain I would.just put one of my Milwaukee boxes under the 1x30 to raise it up a bit more. I'm not very tall though only 5'7"

@@Samsmobilesharpening thanks for your reply, I sharpen with a machine that is at table level, I haven't had any problem (yet) with my neck or back. but I'm not tall neither, same height as you. Take care 😎👍.

@@Riaan1906 I useto use a power inverter plugged directly into the trucks battery. But I'm one of my more recent videos I got a smaller generator that is perfect for running the 1x30.

​@@Samsmobilesharpening Thanks for the quick response! Funny enough, I actually saw the technique in the next video I watched right after posting my question. Keep up the great work! I use a Toolket 1x30 with an angle guide, but I always struggle to keep the knife tips consistent. I noticed you use the guide and then switch to freehand for the tips, which makes a lot of sense. I’ll definitely give that a try!

@@Riaan1906 I actually do all of it freehand. I just reference the guide to know I am holding the angle correct. What helped me with tips is putting a flat piece of steel under the slack of the belt infront of the guide. Then it's significantly harder to round a tip. 🙂

@@Samsmobilesharpening Thank you. I appreciate the feedback and that you share your knowledge. I'll give it a try. I do need a bit more practice .

@@Riaan1906 of course. Any other questions feel free to ask. Practice makes every day easier. I've been sharpening for 15 years but still everyday they are making new things as well as doing different things. It's ever evolving. 😊 but you find what you like and how to make it work for you.

@@kylefreemason I sounds like you are sharpening picket knives. What might help is instead of trying to magnetize and have the spine flat. You can magnetize the primary bevel where there is a lot more surface area for the magnet to hold. Then it's just the scratch method with a sharpie since the angles will be different than marked out. I'll try to make a short video on it here in a bit to see if it helps ya. 🙂

@@javierdeluna7830 I use one machine very similar to the Ken onion. It's actually about as simple as the Ken onion. But the belts last significantly longer on the 1x30.

@@clems6989 I ordered it off Amazon. But you should just be able to type in 1x30 angle guide on Google. 🙂

@@Samsmobilesharpening found it, Thank You !

@@clems6989 of course. If you have any other questions feel free to ask. 🙂

@@jsimon179662 thank you for the kind words. 😊 I have done many chisels, as well as turning chisels. Not too many plane irons. But I can do them as well. I have a few different systems if one isn’t working for me. Flat diamond stones are probably my favorite for things like plane irons.

@@maxii4489 yes you should be able to sharpen chisels on the tormek. 😊 if I’m correct that’s what it was originally intended for. Lathe and chisels tools.

@@BryanJohnson-qb1se I am located out of Battle Ground, Washington. If you check out my channel it has a link to my website. But also here is a link to my website just in case. samsmobilesharpening.godaddysites.com/

@@Samsmobilesharpening Thanks

@@BryanJohnson-qb1se of course. If you have any other questions feel free to ask. 😊

@@bwillan those cbn wheels are amazing!!!! I do love the stock wheel don’t get me wrong. But the cbn cuts faster. Also is super consistent!

@@lonnierobinson8521 I will agree it’s pretty fancy. Primarily I sharpen freehand. But the tormek is really nice and calming to use. It sounds like a mini waterfall machine when it’s running.

@@Samsmobilesharpening I’m not gonna lie I’m kind of jealous I wish I had one

@@lonnierobinson8521 well worth the investment! Took me many years of saving to get one. But I would do it again in a heartbeat! Solid built machines! They last forever! As well as just too much fun to use.

@@Samsmobilesharpening I picked up making knives a couple of years back and you are always chasing that perfect bevel and edge. I definitely want one

@@lonnierobinson8521 I’ve made a few knives. It’s something I am looking more into. I primarily sharpen. But totally understand that wanting to get a perfect edge!

@@DarthVader21060 it really is a nice addition. I use to do everything by hand. But slowly have built up to the systems I use daily. 😊 the tormek is by far one of my favorite systems!

@@gres7603 that is the winning question right there!!!! Glad someone understands that!!! When I sharpen I go to match the factory edge. Unless the person asks me to adjust it to do X better. I can change the grit I finish for a toothier edge. The angle to be more acute or obtuse. Sky is the limit to what you can do. 😊 that’s half the fun. Adjusting to the person.

@@Samsmobilesharpening In the army I broke a knife on the wet back of a tile. She shaved the hair off my arm. Then I cut a few slices of bread with it and it had no edge. Of course, I just measured it by eye, there was no machine. It is very important to keep the same angle along the entire length of the edge and to grind out the defects first. Many people don't even pay attention to the fact that the burr that occurs when sharpening is not the edge of the knife. It is also very sharp, but not the edge of a knife.

@@gres7603 yep!!!! I remember when I first started sharpening. About 15 years ago and had that going one crazy sharp but I wasn’t truly apexing the edge. So they didn’t hold an edge very well. But I was also mirror polishing everything as well. Super fun. But I’ve learned a lot in the years I have been doing it. I always try to match the existing angle. That way removing as little material as possible. As well as holds an edge the factory deemed serviceable. Once they use it I can adjust to their needs. 😊

I actually just got a wood turners wonders 600 grit cbn wheel. Works great for a reliable toothy edge.

@@Samsmobilesharpening 600 will put an edge just wait till you get a 1100

@@mikedorn4181 I actually very rarly go over 800. Unless it's really hard steel and can take it. I lime to balance edge retention and sharpness. Still can shave with the grain very easily. 🙂 but I will agree I'm curious what results I can get with that 1100 cbn wheel 😉

@@Samsmobilesharpening the mirror finish edge is ridiculous with the 1100 that’s for sure, can’t see even see hair line magnifying the edge

@@mikedorn4181 OK that is nuts!!! I know a few people who really like that kind of edge. Plus it's fun to test and see your limits sometimes. 🙂