M-POWER SHARPENING SYSTEM
For most sharpening methods, you stroke a tool back and forth across an abrasive surface. But the M-Power Sharpening System (PSS1) turns that practice on its side. Here, the tool is held in place on the base and the abrasive is rubbed side to side across the bevel, as shown in the lower right drawing.
DIAMOND POWER.
To accomplish the honing, a small diamond plate is mounted in the carriage. It’s held in place by a magnet, as shown in the photo at right. Two plates (220-grit and 450-grit) are included with the system. And three other grits are available separately. The angled ends of the carriage are fixed at 25° and 30°.
NO-FUSS USE.
Using the PSS1 is about as simple as it gets. All you need to do is set the blade in place on the bed and against one of the side stops. It only took a handful of strokes on each stone before the tool was ready to get back to work. I did find the bed had a tendency to slide around a bit. So I used a stop on my workbench to hold the PSS1 in place while I was working.
Brace the PSS1 against a stop clamped in your vise to keep the bed from
sliding around as you work.
REMOVE WIRE EDGE.
Additional diamond plates in 100-, 600-and 1200-grit are available separately.
After you’ve worked through all the grits, there will be a noticeable wire edge on the back of the blade. To remove it, take a few passes across the back face with the finest plate. This system will give you good, sharp edges in a short time. And that means you’ll have more time to spend on your projects. The system, as well as the extra plates, are available online at Amazon.com.
