Very welcome

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks!

I have a few ways of doing it but keep in mind 95% of the time or more I am matching the existing angle. The software sounds great but seem really time consuming and you need measurement stuff I can set a 1x30 to the angle I want and make a few passes then use the sharpie method and go back to the Tormek....I didnt want to do that for this since it was brand new and a gift

I hear you. Not necessary for matching an existing angle, but you'd be surprised how quick the calculator method is once you get the hang of it. All you really need is a 300mm vernier caliper (non-digital), which cost around $50. I think it's actually quicker than using the angle master, and way more accurate.@@ALXSHARPEN

WE is to slow great for collectors who want to sharpen their own stuff

you can do it just make the slightest bit of tilt. I prefer the SG stone with a tiny radiused "corner".

I would say 200- 1000 no need for 400 or 600 those are good if only getting one wheel. I use 200- 1000 all day long not need for the 400 or 600 if using on knives 400 is the lowest in my opinion that you can sharpen with just one wheel if you like a more toothy edge 600 is great for those only buying one wheels

@@ALXSHARPENThanks! I tend to get ahead of myself when buying new sharpening gizmos. I suppose it’s a combination of curiosity, impatience and well…. because I can. Not sure that’s the best combination of factors! On a side note, I purchased a Toolcker and installed the same angle guide that you use. I find it a bit difficult to set the angle at times primarily due to the small knurled nuts on the clamp. I ordered a set of adjustable lever nuts just like the the ones found on the Toolcker only they are of course nuts rather that screws. Seems to work much better when fiddling around setting the angle and no need to use pliers to torque them down. You may have already tried this but if not, and you’re interested , I’d be happy to send you a couple to try. I appreciate your advice above and besides, they are inexpensive. Let me know. Thanks again.

@@formerjw3874 sounds great I love making small improvements to all sharpening gear

No that’s one of the problems different angles guid sizes you can’t put it on the WEN it won’t fit in the holes they don’t match up

@@ALXSHARPEN ok thanks for info.

yes

Do you mean in general or on the Tormek I did a video for the Guild of Professional sharpeners on how to do it on the Tormek but it’s not my favorite way to do them. Or do you want to see how I do them on the 1x30

@@ALXSHARPEN I just saw your most recent serrated knives vid - that's what I was looking for. Is there a link to a vid you did for Guild using tormek?Thanks again.

@@YiHogyun I just have to change that one to public I’ll try and try to it later today its my last day of vacation before returning to my knife sharpening business tomorrow.

amzn.to/3E1MBRr I would consider the Ken onion its great for home use

@@ALXSHARPEN Thanks for the reply. Indeed, I have the worksharp ken onion and the elite tool sharpener attachment. It is much better than the chef's choice sharpener and the TSPROF which didn't come up to my expectation. I enjoy watching your informative videos always.

Yes it's great the one thing you could do would be to get better belts like 3m Trizac and Cubitron check out the belts from shop.currycustomcutlery.com/collections/belts

I just sharpen my home knives, and very happy with my Tormek, I enjoy using the best I can afford.

@@MrSoarman as time has gone on and I can now afford them I have learned the value of getting the best tools ,not that there isn’t a place for a Harbor Freight now and then there totally is, but the important things you know you will use it’s been my experience get the best you can afford 😁🪓🔪

Sharpening does attract a huge portion of people from a wide range of financial goals there are plenty who make what you do most are in the industrial sharpening industry. The higher paying jobs tend to be in sharpening more industrial items like carbide saw blades for carpentry pays very well but as you said many guys who start sharpening businesses are just looking for retirement jobs or second incomes they can do from home. Many have other jobs and do this as a side gig but depending on where you’re located and competition that can easily become a well paying job. I have told my story many time and mentioned it in videos. I’m a retired police officer. I left the job in 2015 so for me this is just additional income now I also happen to be in an area that’s great for sharpening my area is the Northern Virginia Area around DC its full of People and restaurants and I actually have more work than I can handle, at times. I have many opportunities to make more but I Keep my business at a very stable level for what I like I chose not to have employees or expand into many other things buy choice. I easily make around 65k a year sharpening but if I wanted I definitely could make more I chose not to as this for me is a retirement job but I also like to keep it fun and don’t want it to take all my free time. I also own rental properties so I do more than just sharpening. This is one of the things I love about it is that if a person wants to make just a little or a lot the opportunities are their. Now given your circumstances maybe it’s not for you as a full time career but one day when you retire from the pool industry you may like a job like this to help pay for vacations or things for you kids or just to be home more or even get fun stuff for yourself. I just added a laser to my business and I am now offering knife and tool engraving so it’s and industry that even though it may not be a fit for you it does meet the goals of many. That’s also what’s great about the Guild of Professional Sharpeners that I belong to I have also helped teach some topics for them. We try to help our members see all the amazing possibilities there are in the sharpening industry. We have many mobile sharpeners some who do shears and some who go to locations and many make excellent money. So how you go after your portion of the sharpening business can vary very much from business to business and location to location but lack of customers isn’t a problem you’re customer base is just about ever household in America we all have things in our homes that need sharpening.

​@@ALXSHARPENIf you don't mind, approximately how many hours a week do you put into this business?

48 or more@@RK-kn1ud

​@@ALXSHARPEN That is far more hours than I was expecting for ~$65k. You must really enjoy doing it, because I imagine that somebody who is former LEO has lots of other opportunities available to them.

@@RK-kn1ud yes I do enjoy it I also enjoy teaching and have recently gotten into laser engraving and my sharpening paid for all the laser gear so it’s not just a job for me but a hobby and I also have the benefit of having a pension from my first career. I was done working for other people once I left law enforcement. I like being my own boss.