Completed Blade Sharpener

LUV2MILL · July 16, 2015, 03:54:10 PM

I got the Cam ground welded reground welded etc. and now I think I'm finished I'm going to resharpen a couple of blades and try them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy6C1TPnMbw

deadfall · July 16, 2015, 04:12:03 PM

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WmFritz · July 16, 2015, 04:29:54 PM

That is a fine looking build.

deadfall · July 16, 2015, 04:32:57 PM

Quote from: WmFritz on July 16, 2015, 04:29:54 PM
That is a fine looking build.

That's what I wuz going to say, and ask how much he's selling them for, but then I got distracted when the video wuz unavailable.

LUV2MILL · July 16, 2015, 04:38:42 PM

Sorry about the video I'm reposting it without the background music give me few minutes.

Give that a try.

Den-Den · July 16, 2015, 05:36:05 PM

Good job on the sharpener, it looks great and appears to work as designed. You should be proud of it.

One suggestion; consider adding a metal shield to deflect sparks and grit from entering the motor and ruining its bearings.

LUV2MILL · July 16, 2015, 06:06:37 PM

Quote from: Den-Den on July 16, 2015, 05:36:05 PM
Good job on the sharpener, it looks great and appears to work as designed. You should be proud of it.

One suggestion; consider adding a metal shield to deflect sparks and grit from entering the motor and ruining its bearings.

Good point I'll work on that I also worked on the cam after this video to take the dip out of the gullet.

Thanks for the useful feedback and compliments.

hackberry jake · July 16, 2015, 06:23:31 PM

Excellent fit and finish as well. I need to get better at painting my metal projects. I usually leave them weld/rust colored.

boscojmb · July 16, 2015, 06:32:15 PM

Great job. It looks factory.

bandmiller2 · July 16, 2015, 08:22:47 PM

Luv2, very professionally done, what now a automatic setter.?? Frank C.

21incher · July 16, 2015, 08:36:52 PM

Great job! Thanks for sharing the video. How long does the grinding wheel last before it needs redressing?

sandsawmill14 · July 16, 2015, 08:49:16 PM

great job 8)

LUV2MILL · July 16, 2015, 10:17:17 PM

Not sure how long the dressing will last I'm sure it depends on how hard your grinding, I'm still playing around with the shape too much to know.

Automatic setter ??? not sure more likely a manual double setter. If I do I'll post pictures.

hackberry jake · July 16, 2015, 10:35:56 PM

Quote from: bandmiller2 on July 16, 2015, 08:22:47 PM
Luv2, very professionally done, what now a automatic setter.?? Frank C.

I have some plans for one in the noggin... Just haven't had time to make it.

Kbeitz · July 16, 2015, 10:39:19 PM

Sure beats what I got....

LUV2MILL · July 17, 2015, 06:54:52 AM

Quote from: Kbeitz on July 16, 2015, 10:39:19 PM
Sure beats what I got....

I'd love to see that running those old machines are real art.

Kbeitz · July 17, 2015, 07:28:58 AM

I got both that and this at the flea market...

LUV2MILL · July 17, 2015, 10:38:16 AM

Quote from: Kbeitz on July 17, 2015, 07:28:58 AM
I got both that and this at the flea market...

I'd love to find some pieces like these to collect, all they seem to have at the flea markets around here is cheap import junk.

LUV2MILL · July 18, 2015, 03:33:26 PM

Den-Den wisely suggested a guard to protect the motor. After sharpening a couple of blades it was clear one was badly needed not just to protect the motor but to try to contain some of the mess as well.

WmFritz · July 18, 2015, 03:37:09 PM

When you get the blueprints drawn up, I want to be your first customer. ;)

Larry · July 18, 2015, 03:59:09 PM

Looks like a professional job to me. Did you fabricate the spindle?

I'm slowing working on one. Got all of the sub assemblies built, just need to get them put together.

LUV2MILL · July 18, 2015, 04:20:49 PM

Quote from: Larry on July 18, 2015, 03:59:09 PM
Looks like a professional job to me. Did you fabricate the spindle?

I'm slowing working on one. Got all of the sub assemblies built, just need to get them put together.

The spindle is a piece of 5/8" shaft with 1/4" key way already cut in it, I just turned the end down to just under 1/2" and threaded the end 1/2-13.