Have you ever used the tsprof KO3, if you have how would you compair the beveltech to it and versatility? Can you use other brands of stone like ATOM or Venu stones?
@HonedByJones14 сағат бұрын
I’ve never used a TSPROF system… I think I’ve seen one in person and felt how it worked… but I don’t think I’ve ever actually sharpened a knife on one. If the stones are the “standard” 1”x6” stone then they can be used on the edge pro. I’m assuming you meant Atoma and Venev? If so, the answer is yes, they both make 1x6 stones that will work perfectly with the Edge Pro BevelTech.
@HonedByJones14 сағат бұрын
My experience is that Cody at Edge Pro is really responsive to calls or emails. I would message them directly if you have questions about stones. EdgeProInc.com
@davestelling4 күн бұрын
Morning... I started out with the KME, and then the Work Sharp "Ken Onion" rig. Finally went for the KO-3 model by TSPROF - which I've only done a handful of blades and maybe three pairs of scissors on. I'm still learning as I go along. I find sharpening to be very therapeutic, gets my mind off things, etc. You've really got a nice shop set-up, I no longer have my shop and have been using my desk and hall area as my shop/work bench. I sure miss having my shop, but downsized several years ago. I considered the Edge Pro, and then the Hapstone before settling on my Master Kit. Enjoyed your presentation, that looks to be an excellent system. I like that it's manufactured here in America, too and I've heard many very good things about Edge Pro's customer service. Thanks, and take care...
@HonedByJones3 күн бұрын
I’m lucky. My sweetheart’s dad has always had huge workshops. His current one is as big as our house. So when I brought up to her taking over a 1/3rd of the garage it wasn’t looked at as being unusual. I think there are so many good systems now. They all have their own advantages and disadvantages.
@davestelling3 күн бұрын
@@HonedByJones Completely agree, friend. Take care...
@jefferydellinger74225 күн бұрын
Would love to see some beauty and grooming shears videos.
@mammothironworks7 күн бұрын
Now THATS a great looking set-up 👌
@HonedByJones7 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@buffalojones3417 күн бұрын
Thanks, Warren! I live in a small town, and have been very frustrated with the farmers market organizers. They used to do them once a month but post Covid, they sporadically do them, and maybe only have four a year when the weather is nice in our desert town. I love the idea of going to a local grocery store or brewery and making your own schedule. Thanks for the great tips!
@HonedByJones7 күн бұрын
Would it make sense to start your own Farmer’s Market? Manage it with a friend so you can still sharpen? Then you don’t have to wait on anyone. That’s why I like the pop ups too. They’re kind of a market of one - me. No fee to do a pop up either because I’m bringing extra business to the location. Anywho, best of luck to you and hopefully you’ll figure out what works best for you.
@buffalojones3417 күн бұрын
@@HonedByJones that’s a good idea. I actually have an “in” for that idea because my buddy’s family owns a strip mall nearby. Also, I might swing by for a visit if it lines up with schedules. I’ll be in Tahoe for my brothers wedding in September. I always like to see other people’s setups and processes. 👍👍
@HonedByJones7 күн бұрын
@@buffalojones341 - the Incline Village market ends at the end of August but thanks for the intention 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
@buffalojones3417 күн бұрын
@@HonedByJones ah, that’s where I’ll be.
@buffalojones3417 күн бұрын
The blocks are called “1, 2, 3 blocks”
@HonedByJones7 күн бұрын
Yep. I commented on that yesterday I think. Was blanking on it when I made the video tho 🤣
@r.e.sharpening9917 күн бұрын
Here’s a couple other tips that I use for organization. I have a bin for each customer and that bin is lettered A-Z. When they drop off I let them know that when they come back just tell me the letter of that bin. I also have a small flyer that has all my appearances and prices for them to take.
@r.e.sharpening9917 күн бұрын
I have collaborated with a meat market and some of our local communities and I do feature sharpening events
@found_at_midnight8 күн бұрын
A wealth of knowledge and experience! The long videos are great! Thanks for sharing.
@HonedByJones7 күн бұрын
My pleasure!
@redangrybird75648 күн бұрын
Very nice setup you have there in the market, what are the business hours? Thanks.
@HonedByJones8 күн бұрын
The market goes from 3-6pm
@redangrybird75648 күн бұрын
@@HonedByJones oh! early evening market, the market here is from 7 AM to 12 noon. Would you care to mention how many knives do you sharpen on average on those days? Thanks.
@mammothironworks8 күн бұрын
Excellent tips. It'd be neat to see a setup video and how you run things at the market. Kind of how Steven Sharpens and Cliff Curry do it. Those are really enjoyable to watch. Great stuff, man. Keep these coming 👍 👏
@HonedByJones8 күн бұрын
Great suggestion!
@r.e.sharpening9918 күн бұрын
Pop up sharpening! Steven is brilliant
@michaeloddone25308 күн бұрын
Are the angle guides from Curry Cutlery accurate? Or do you use a digital angle guide to set them precisely?
@HonedByJones8 күн бұрын
They’re pretty accurate in my experience. Not spot on but for me they’ve been within less than half a degree.
@r.e.sharpening9918 күн бұрын
I use angle wedges. They are easier to use than an angle cube.
@bwillan8 күн бұрын
Those blocks with the holes in them are for machine setup. They are precisely milled to 1" thick x 2" wide x 3" long and usually come with a number of shims to cover the all of the fractional measurements in between. How are you powering your sharpening machines when you are out of the shop?
@HonedByJones8 күн бұрын
1,2,3 blocks. Right! Forgot the name. I use a small Honda generator.
@redangrybird75648 күн бұрын
Yep, wind is the worst enemy of tents in the market. 😮👍
@HonedByJones8 күн бұрын
Truth
@K3Flyguy8 күн бұрын
Not the wind, it is the lack of weighing the tents down properly as instructed to do. I have never had issues with tents, and I set up on the harbor of Port Washington in Wisconsin. I doubt there is stronger wind than there. All the vendors have tents, and we have no issues. But there are literally 5-gallon pails filled with concrete that some tents are bolted to. It takes more weight than most would think to properly secure tents. Nice video as always, thank you for sharing!
@HonedByJones8 күн бұрын
@@K3Flyguy - I think we’re all saying the same thing. Glad you enjoyed the video.
@redangrybird75648 күн бұрын
Please show us the sword when is restored. Thanks.
@redangrybird75648 күн бұрын
Do you give some discount for an order like this? Thanks
@HonedByJones8 күн бұрын
I did not and they tipped me 15%.
@CruisingNorthwest9 күн бұрын
To adjust tracking: put the yellow housing back. Loosten the tension locking bolt, turn the machine on and slightly twist the upper wheel by holding the yellow housing. When tracking is set perfectly, tighten the tension bolt again. These are GREAT machines!
@HonedByJones8 күн бұрын
Yep. That’s how I figured out to do it. Thanks for commenting tho in case someone else is curious.
@t.michaelbodine434110 күн бұрын
Cool video. I’m getting the bucktool
@LiquidRetro11 күн бұрын
The enthusiast that knows what those things are, are sharpening their own knives. The masses don't know, and don't care, they just want sharp tools.
@cobes77712 күн бұрын
im thinking of starting with a Ken Onion MK2 sharpener and a hand held leather strop with diamond grit paste, total is about $600CAD to get started with the protective wear + high top table to take my setup mobile
@HonedByJones12 күн бұрын
Check out the KZfaq channel Sam’s mobile sharpening. He uses one harbor freight 1x30 so you’d have a similar setup to him.
@bwillan14 күн бұрын
The more the merrier. The dollar signs add up quick with that single sharpening order.
@Raider35214 күн бұрын
He does excellent work. I won't use anyone else.
@adrizne0091114 күн бұрын
how long does it usually take u for one knife?
@HonedByJones14 күн бұрын
That’s a tricky question to answer…. If it’s just a straight sharpening and there are no other issues it’s pretty fast. But other issues (rust, broken tip, chips, etc) can add more time.
@gstevens6214 күн бұрын
Thanks! I'm getting started with a sidehustle sharpening business and I'm using a WorkSharp Ken Onion Blade Grinding Attachment. I'm thinking about moving to a 1x30 setup, but I want to make sure that what I buy is most appropriate for sharpening. I'm mostly sharpening at our farmers market right now, so I need to be mobile and fast. This gives me something to consider.
@HonedByJones14 күн бұрын
Good luck with everything!
@magouliana3215 күн бұрын
Your wheel is not flat, you have to flatten it first.
@HonedByJones15 күн бұрын
It’s a CBN wheel. That’s a flat as it gets. Also… the camera angle may be making it look skewed. I’ve held an accurate square up to it and it’s really good.
@HonedByJones15 күн бұрын
Yep. You had me worried there for a minute. Just double checked it with a square and it’s perfect.
@ThePshaye16 күн бұрын
How does the BevelTech compare to the Wicked Edge system?
@HonedByJones16 күн бұрын
I’ve never used the Wicked Edge.
@HonedByJones16 күн бұрын
Full review is here - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mJ2iZL2G2debe40.htmlsi=QE-67oj1rsmwugJ3
@davestelling12 сағат бұрын
Watched, and enjoyed! Thanks.... I'm still learning my KO-3 by TSPROF...
@sylvainmorneau708316 күн бұрын
whit all the shapenning system you have for what kind of knife do you need the Edge Pro for ?
@HonedByJones16 күн бұрын
Versatility is the name of the game for me. Means I can say yes to a tremendous variety of blade types without having to worry about whether it will be convenient to do on a particular machine. Also, I really like doing scissors on the edge pro BevelTech so every pair that comes thru gets done with it. I’m gonna do 7 sets of upholstery scissors for a gentleman in his 90s who has been doing upholstery for 60 years next week. I’ll do ‘em all on the Beveltech.
@bwillan16 күн бұрын
When would you use the BevelTech vs your belt grinder or any other powered sharpening system? Sharpening as a business is a volume game.
@HonedByJones16 күн бұрын
I use the BevelTech on every pair of scissors as well as on knives that I don’t feel comfortable putting on a powered system for whatever reason. Could be handle or bolster shape issues. Could be because the customer asked me to sharpen it by hand and so I’m charging them extra for that. There are so many different types of blades that I’m not an advocate for only having one system. I like having versatility.
@coreygage202316 күн бұрын
The original Edge Pro should have had magnets! Having to use one hand to hold the knife and the other to move the stones is a pain.
@HonedByJones16 күн бұрын
You can order a magnet to use with the older machines like the Apex. I have it and you’re so right. It’s a HUGE improvement.
@HonedByJones16 күн бұрын
I’m also not mad at them for recognizing that something could be improved, listening to customers, and then making it available. I wish all companies would work like that.
@begood136418 күн бұрын
That thing is amazing
@HonedByJones18 күн бұрын
Tormeks are super nice machines ⚡️🔪⚡️
@dknuthster18 күн бұрын
Really nice job on this video!
@HonedByJones18 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!
@headoak379118 күн бұрын
Did you have to customize your angle guide for your Kalamazoo? If so can you do a video on how! I just purchased one, and I have a curry angle guide but it will not fit. I asked that question before you got the part of customizing the platen. Can you do a video on that? Or is there one out there one out there?
@HonedByJones18 күн бұрын
I had to customize the platen. I unfortunately didn’t make a video. 1. Measured the width I needed the platen to be to fit the angle guide. 2. Used a marker and a ruler to draw out how I needed the platen to be modified. 3. Pulled out my angle grinder with a cutoff wheel on it and cut the platen down to size. 4. Slid angle guide onto the newly modified platen.
@redangrybird756419 күн бұрын
Was that tequila in sparkling water bottle? 😂👍
@HonedByJones18 күн бұрын
😂 I had a great Paloma cocktail when I was done
@redangrybird75648 күн бұрын
@@HonedByJones Did you sharpen knives for the brewery or for some local customers? Seems like a restaurant. Thanks.
@HonedByJones8 күн бұрын
@@redangrybird7564 - I sharpened for customers.
@redangrybird75648 күн бұрын
@@HonedByJones excellent, thanks 👍
@redangrybird756419 күн бұрын
Hi Mr Jones, I just started a mobile sharpening business two weeks ago, I still have a lot of things to learn. Thanks for taking time to post videos. I follow the channels of Cliff Curry and Sam Morgan as you do. From Queensland, Australia. 😎👍
@HonedByJones19 күн бұрын
Congrats on the new business!
@redangrybird756419 күн бұрын
@@HonedByJones thank you, take care
@jackclark266620 күн бұрын
When you are creating your Edge Pro Bevel Tech hands on video, please include a discussion and demo showing how good (or bad) the magnet hold down feature works. I am skeptical of the lack of a true clamping system on their products. Thanks
@HonedByJones20 күн бұрын
Will do! Here’s my theory. It’s the magnet, the base plate, the slide guide, and my hand. That’s 4 points of contact. I like it but that’s just my opinion. It may or may not work for you.
@jackclark266620 күн бұрын
Thanks for your quick reply. I'm looking forward to your "hands on" video.
@mammothironworks20 күн бұрын
Subbed!
@HonedByJones20 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@mammothironworks20 күн бұрын
I really love the content. Keep it up! 💪
@HonedByJones20 күн бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@jasonstouder21 күн бұрын
thank you
@johannesTMP22 күн бұрын
The song of tormek...😂
@HonedByJones21 күн бұрын
That’s the 1200 grit CBN song. The 400 grit CBN song is more punk rock.
@t.michaelbodine434122 күн бұрын
Great video. I'm getting into hobby sharpening and I made a lot of the same mistakes you did! I can't wait to go pro with better gear and a simpler workflow
@HonedByJones22 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@michaeloddone253024 күн бұрын
Hello, how’s that Bucktool 1x30 working out for you? Is the low speed too low for the leather stropping wheel? I enjoyed your initial review of the sander and was curious if it’s getting a lot of use in your shop? Thanks
@HonedByJones24 күн бұрын
I use the Kalamazoo 1x42s as my primary belt sanders. The Bucktool is mainly used with the attached leather wheel. The Bucktool is nice but I like the Kalamazoos way more. They also cost way more 😂. If you want to see someone using the Bucktool primarily check out the KZfaq channel of Al’s Mobile Sharpening.
Great video, you might have to change the name of your channel to “chiseled by jones” with those muscles!
@HonedByJones24 күн бұрын
Thanks! 😂 Just trying to keep this old body active.
@bwillan25 күн бұрын
Seems professional sharpeners accumulate sharpening systems. I didn't seen a Twice As Sharp for scissors.
@HonedByJones24 күн бұрын
I agree. We do tend to accumulate systems. I’m actually pairing down and selling my complete Tormek system. I don’t use a Twice As Sharp system because I get very good results sharpening scissors and shears on the Edge Pro systems.
@bwillan27 күн бұрын
For the volume of items you plan to sharpen with your belt grinder, what do you expect your cost of belts to amount? For your Tormek, are you using the original aluminum oxide stone?
@HonedByJones24 күн бұрын
I’m actually selling the Tormek and the 2 CBN stones. I find that the Edge Pro BevelTech and Apex do most of the same stuff that the Tormek does and I like using them more.
@HonedByJones24 күн бұрын
I’ve been using ceramic belts and trizac belts and they both last a long time and the cost is pretty low.
@sgtgrantham27 күн бұрын
Could you put a variable switch on your receptacle and adjust the speed on the hobo freight one. Like you would a light switch.
@HonedByJones24 күн бұрын
People have converted the harbor freight machine to using a variable speed sewing machine motor. Check out videos by Cliff Curry to find out how.
@GravelRat27 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Can you say why you have a number of sharpening systems. Do you have some for very quick sharpens and some for more precise work on more expensive knives.
@HonedByJones24 күн бұрын
Exactly. I use the belt sanders for the bulk of my sharpening work. The Tormek and Edge Pro systems have generally been for more high end work but I’m selling the Tormek because I find I prefer using the Edge Pro systems.
@Semi-Retired5527 күн бұрын
Thank you for this review! I was looking at this belt splitter and the Seller doesn’t provide much detailed info, pics, nor video! Does that use a single edge industrial razor blade, or a utility knife blade?
@HonedByJones24 күн бұрын
Utility blade… I think…. you know I haven’t even taken it apart to look 🤣 I’ll check today and try to remember to reply later…