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04-25-2008, 07:53 PM
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Name: Pete City: Charlotte State: NC County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Jan 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I didn't want to spend $20 for a glass disc or $30 for a leather one so I made my own from 1/2 in. MDF.
Just cut a 6 in. circle with a 1/2 in. hole and you're ready to hone,
Works Great  
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04-25-2008, 08:09 PM
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Name: Joe City: Holly Springs State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 65 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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How about some anecdotal observations; now or as you get more time with it. My first impression is it's a very good idea. A lot of us have that unit and would be interested, I'm sure. | |
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04-25-2008, 09:17 PM
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Name: Ed City: Charlotte State: NC County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Apr 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Nicely done Pete! I have one that I've mounted on my lathe. I have a piece of leather I picked up from Tandy that I will glue to the MDF. | |
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04-25-2008, 10:12 PM
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Name: Jeremy City: Charlotte State: NC County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 30 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Good idea and good money saver. One of the biggest reasons I haven't gotten that sharpener yet is the outrageous price of the accessories (for what they are) -- reminds me of the painfully priced Tormek accessories (though not as bad).
This little tip/technique will save many some mula ($).  | |
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04-25-2008, 10:44 PM
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Name: Alan Schaffter City: Washington State: NC County: Beaufort Join Date: Dec 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I was wondering what a glass place might charge to make some glass disks? - gotta be less than $20!! | |
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04-25-2008, 11:46 PM
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Name: Bas City: Cary State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 35 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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You know, that is a really great idea. I've been thinking about getting more glass discs, but the price is just too high. MDF is an excellent material, thanks for the tip!
Of course, a day late...would have been handy for the WorkSharp demo tomorrow at Klingspor. Oh well.
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Bas.
I don't need it. I just want it.
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04-26-2008, 12:34 AM
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Name: Bruce City: Apex State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Nov 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Originally Posted by Alan in Little Washington  I was wondering what a glass place might charge to make some glass disks? - gotta be less than $20!! I don't think so. You have to wet bore the hole in middle, and then size disk. Then make it a perfect circle. Too many chances for error. | |
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04-26-2008, 01:55 AM
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Name: Alan Schaffter City: Washington State: NC County: Beaufort Join Date: Dec 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Originally Posted by junquecol I don't think so. You have to wet bore the hole in middle, and then size disk. Then make it a perfect circle. Too many chances for error. Actually, you just need a hole in the middle- who cares if the thing is perfectly round, as long as it fits, and isn't too out of round or balance that it shakes the machine or prematurely wears out the shaft bearings.
I would think a wet diamond drill could handle the hole in a snap. | |
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