Work sharp

The work sharp is discontinued or the attachment? I have a work sharp but only use it to flatten the back of my blades.

Thanks, figured that…

I use mine.. but I know I’ve seen YouTube videos where people make their own out of MDF.

I use mine, but you are welcome to come and measure it all up to copy it.

The toughest part isn’t the clamping jig, it’s the platform with leveling screws. The idea is to let the rollers be level with the spinning discs. The best shot just might be to find one eventually on eBay.

Wait you have the platform? Not much to it after that..,

Dean, get Ahold of Bob Urso he use to sell them he might have one ,,

The guide is almost inconsequential. You can use almost any roller guide that will fit on the base. It’s the platform that attaches tot he unit the is critical. You’re 90% there. I can check my Veritas guide to see if it will work but those cheaper, side-clamp guides might just do the trick.

So, I looked at my machine with both the stock guide, the Veritas and an OLD small wheel side clamp guide I still have. I don’t see why any of them would not work for you. My only concern would be a guide with a small wheel like my old one. It allows a lot of tipping from side to side. That is great for adding a camber but if you tip it too much, I would be afraid of grabbing the paper and tearing it possibly pulling the jig from your hand. I would recommend a bit larger wheel style or exercising extra care. But it will work.

The stock guide is pretty nice in that it has a fixture for accurately setting the blade length thereby setting the angle. And it provides for a micro bevel if you use them. It has two wheels, spaced fairly far apart which provides a lot stability but little chance of adding a camber at the machine. That will HAVE to be done freehand. It also allows you enough room (on longer blades) to lap the back with the guide on.

Hope that helps.