Speed is the enemy when stropping ....that's why all the professional machines rotate around 90 to 120 RPM , so you could use a speed reducer to slow down the grinder and your edges will also be excellent on a reduced speed.
I think its worth noting ,when cutting or drilling MDF, its ALWAYS recommended to use a Suitable Dust mask ,as the Dust from MDF is highly toxic to the lungs.
I have several disks cut from plywood that I mount on the grinder, that I've used for years. I used a powdered grinding grit of different sizes(mixed with heavy grease) to sharpen, and one with buffing compond to strop them. Works great as long as the chiesel and plane blades are not chewed up to start with. Then it's work them flat on the course stones and then on to the disks......... I am disabled and have a problem with all the repetative back and forth motion using regular stones (hand saws are absolute murder on my arms) and the leather covered disks have been a life saver for me.
Same here. The only way to do that safely would be on a much slower wheel and the leading end of the leather was tucked into a slot so it couldn't peel off. Then you'd have the problem of doing it in such a way as to do it without having a bump.
Useful strop there ! and a scary leather alive :) but the outside it's ok, man. Sure you saw our friend Paul using mdf for this purpose and good results. I also tried blue jeans :) A nice done project, as always, thaks for sharing.
Funnily enough I made a strop yesterday by cutting a disk of 2mm veg tan and sticking it on a rubber sanding disk base with double sided sticky tape then mounted it in my drill. works great. I use Flexcut Gold compound.
Waitaminnit...you used the grinder in FORWARD rotation? I believe every video and dang sure the instructions tell you to turn it around backwards for safety, control, and refuse direction. I have this system for my EDC work knives I dull out daily, and my grinders all have sandpaper to the sides of some of the wheels, but MDF is a Mother at absorbing water\moisture, and any glue is probably gonna fail, and do what yours did. MDF is cool stuff,. But just paper layered, just the same.
I've been thinking of making something to mount a buffing wheel on the lathe. Kind of like the kits you can buy... but cooler... cuz I made it. :) Thanks for watching.
Hi use the green buffing and polishing felt wheel on my 150mm bench grinder. Stainlesss steel? No problem. I bought an AC voltage speed controller At 4000 watts. Slow it down or speed up. I'm made my strop like yours! Thank you for the Tutorial! Cheers from Australia just subbed.nice work love it 🙂👍👍
Very Nice Mate. That is Truly Bad ass :) It works very well, I might have to do this on one side of my grinder.. This is why UA-cam is Amazing because we pick up all these amazing tips and tricks. Thank you very much for sharing This Great Video GP.. Thumbs up...
That's what the inventor, Franz Reichelt said when he tested his parachute by jumping from the Eiffel Tower and look how that turned out? He was left in a depressed state...permanently.
I've been using a double sided version of this for 20+ years. Mine's 12" in diameter with a 19mm Baltic Birch core mounted on a 1725 buffer motor with a long shaft.... Try reversing the rotation where you can sharpen edge up, it's my preference...
I haven't notice any difference from one side to the other. I stop every few seconds and check the polish. the amount of pressure that you apply to one side or the other can quickly correct any deviation. It is very similar to hand sharpening... except that things happen REALLY fast.
I establish a good bevel on a stone or the grinding wheel (usually the grinding wheel) then hone with this. I have had that compound for years... I'm on the hunt for it again. That was the last of it that I had.
Both sides work, the only thing you have to be careful of using the flesh side of the leather is not pushing too hard or you'll get a beautiful shiny blade but a dull apex.
TIP use a speed control for you motor slow it to 1500 you will get way better results. GET a dimmer switch and hook it in line . use a 120 v box and a dial dimmer switch now you can control the speed of that 3500 rpm demon
Yes. The compound does the work. The smooth side holds less compound. Posted this video two years ago... Still using this strop. It still works great. Thanks for watching.
Speed is the enemy when stropping ....that's why all the professional machines rotate around 90 to 120 RPM , so you could use a speed reducer to slow down the grinder and your edges will also be excellent on a reduced speed.
I think its worth noting ,when cutting or drilling MDF, its ALWAYS recommended to use a Suitable Dust mask ,as the Dust from MDF is highly toxic to the lungs.
That is indeed worth noting... Thank you.
I have several disks cut from plywood that I mount on the grinder, that I've used for years. I used a powdered grinding grit of different sizes(mixed with heavy grease) to sharpen, and one with buffing compond to strop them. Works great as long as the chiesel and plane blades are not chewed up to start with. Then it's work them flat on the course stones and then on to the disks......... I am disabled and have a problem with all the repetative back and forth motion using regular stones (hand saws are absolute murder on my arms) and the leather covered disks have been a life saver for me.
I didn't think of heavy grease with grit... That sounds like a great idea. Thanks for sharing that.
We all learn the hard way sometimes! I'm just glad I learned from your hard lesson! I was thinking of using leather on the outside also.
Same here. The only way to do that safely would be on a much slower wheel and the leading end of the leather was tucked into a slot so it couldn't peel off. Then you'd have the problem of doing it in such a way as to do it without having a bump.
Useful strop there ! and a scary leather alive :) but the outside it's ok, man. Sure you saw our friend Paul using mdf for this purpose and good results. I also tried blue jeans :) A nice done project, as always, thaks for sharing.
Mdf is ok for stropping too. I like this idea. Now i need a spare grinder...
Thanks Willem. I have been using MDF for years. I wanted to see what the leather would do.
Funnily enough I made a strop yesterday by cutting a disk of 2mm veg tan and sticking it on a rubber sanding disk base with double sided sticky tape then mounted it in my drill. works great. I use Flexcut Gold compound.
Now this is awesome. Definitely going on the list!
Waitaminnit...you used the grinder in FORWARD rotation? I believe every video and dang sure the instructions tell you to turn it around backwards for safety, control, and refuse direction. I have this system for my EDC work knives I dull out daily, and my grinders all have sandpaper to the sides of some of the wheels, but MDF is a Mother at absorbing water\moisture, and any glue is probably gonna fail, and do what yours did. MDF is cool stuff,. But just paper layered, just the same.
I think they make water resistant MDF but you have a good point. Plywood would be a better option in a humid atmosphere.
Thanks for sharing the failure in addition to the awesome content. Just what is was looking for.
Cool, I have been playing around with buffers and strops on my lathe, so far so good.
I've been thinking of making something to mount a buffing wheel on the lathe. Kind of like the kits you can buy... but cooler... cuz I made it. :) Thanks for watching.
Hi use the green buffing and polishing felt wheel on my 150mm bench grinder. Stainlesss steel? No problem. I bought an AC voltage speed controller At 4000 watts. Slow it down or speed up. I'm made my strop like yours! Thank you for the Tutorial! Cheers from Australia just subbed.nice work love it 🙂👍👍
I did the same thing with a leather strap on the top of the wheel................scared the devil out of me!
Very Nice Mate. That is Truly Bad ass :) It works very well, I might have to do this on one side of my grinder.. This is why UA-cam is Amazing because we pick up all these amazing tips and tricks. Thank you very much for sharing This Great Video GP.. Thumbs up...
WOW! Thanks a lot man! I wouldn't share it without people to watch it. Thanks for being part of it. :)
GP Woodworks Your Very Welcome Mate. It was Awesome :)
Rotate the grinder so it's turning away from you. Remove guard.
You should not be using the guard while knife sharpening
I did the same but trued up the face first. Another post suggests a dimmer switch to regulate the speed. I will try that.
how did it work out for you?
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3 years later and no reply, I'm guessing he either didn't do it...or he did and it didn't go well. RIP Jim No.
great video, as for the leather on the outside edge "nothing ventured nothing gained "
Thanks. I feel the same way about trying new things. Thanks for watching.
That's what the inventor, Franz Reichelt said when he tested his parachute by jumping from the Eiffel Tower and look how that turned out? He was left in a depressed state...permanently.
Nice idea!
Thank you
I've been using a double sided version of this for 20+ years.
Mine's 12" in diameter with a 19mm Baltic Birch core mounted on a 1725 buffer motor with a long shaft....
Try reversing the rotation where you can sharpen edge up, it's my preference...
I've thought about it... I'm just so accustomed to this... I might give it a shot sometime... Thanks for the comment!
You're welcome!
Having the extended shaft of a buffer really makes a difference, if you can find one don't pass it up.
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I can vouch for the preference for an extended shaft...well my ex-wife can😢
Nice. Is it not a problem for plane irons that the left side is getting more buffed than the right?
I haven't notice any difference from one side to the other. I stop every few seconds and check the polish. the amount of pressure that you apply to one side or the other can quickly correct any deviation. It is very similar to hand sharpening... except that things happen REALLY fast.
I made similar which goes on my lathe which can be reversed and of course has variable speed.
Nice. Great idea!
cool
Thanks
Hey man nice job nothing ventured nothing gained is right do you have to use any pre sharpening on a stone where do you get your green compound
I establish a good bevel on a stone or the grinding wheel (usually the grinding wheel) then hone with this. I have had that compound for years... I'm on the hunt for it again. That was the last of it that I had.
THANX !
Just curious why you used the rough side of the leather.
It will hold more compound than the smooth side.
Both sides work, the only thing you have to be careful of using the flesh side of the leather is not pushing too hard or you'll get a beautiful shiny blade but a dull apex.
I need to do this and get some leather
Interesting! I need to get some leather :D
Possibly better to just stick with the MDF ??
Some people do just load MDF up with polishing compound... Nothing wrong with that at all.
TIP use a speed control for you motor slow it to 1500 you will get way better results. GET a dimmer switch and hook it in line .
use a 120 v box and a dial dimmer switch now you can control the speed of that 3500 rpm demon
Now that you mention it... I do have (had?) a hardwired motor speed controller kicking around somewhere. I may give that a shot... Thanks for the tip!
the Wheel must turn away from you
you actually glued the smooth side down???
Yes.
The compound does the work. The smooth side holds less compound.
Posted this video two years ago... Still using this strop. It still works great.
Thanks for watching.
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Way too fast!
Why o why do you put that stupid noise or so called music on with video?