Which filter do I need for grinding knife steel?
1115711
Well this kind of respirator is meant to be used when working with chemical fumes, but I'd say even with the prefilter pads you are good to go. Maybe add the Organic Vapor filter to add something on top of that. Hope that helps.
1115712
I would think that unless it emits fumes the normal P100 filter cartridges would work just fine.
648022
One slot is a sharpener and the other is a hone. I find that this item works very well with my Asian knives. The fine slot does remove very small amounts of metal. I would use a steel for most of the honing.
604396
It has a suction cup base, you could mount it on your counter nearby and swipe it once or twice as needed, it definitely will sharpen them. It will shave a small amount of steel off each time.
959113
Yes just buy the appropriate belts. I had 2 interns make about 6 knives from scratch using this tool. An aluminum oxide paper removes metal very quickly with this tool; keep a quench tank handy to keep the part cool
1659116
I use norton waterstones going from 1000-&gt;4000-&gt;8000g It takes a while to get the touch down though if you aren't used to sharpening blades (I am a woodworker.) If the nicks are deep you might be better off sending it out to be sharpened. Stainless is a difficult metal to really put a hone on in the first place so the 1000g is necessary to remove significant metal. The 4000g basically tunes the edge you generate with the 1000g and the 8000 removes burrs and puts on a polish. Once done, I will touch up occasionally on the 8k, every so often hitting it with the 4k first.
1452461
I am probably not qualified to answer this question. All I know is I purchased a 2000 grit belt to finish the knives I believe there are other belts available. I would recommend checking the website or Amazon to see what else is available.
367571
Same answer, if it is the 1.5 l pot, the filter is steel. I do have some pots with plastic.
1471605
I have the 185 stainless steel and I love it. Easy to use, easy to clean and store. The only issue I had was finding the correct filters for it but I got them from Kalita directly and they are amazing. Hope this helps!
1462666
I ve never used the model 316 so I cant answer your question but I realized a nice sharpening stone is much better than an electric one.
1653576
Use a grinder for a couple passes to expose the steel and sharpen the edge. After you grind off the coating a file or stone should do the trick.
1825673
Any sharpening stone will work. I prefer to use a red handled sharpener made by Corona (AC 8300 is printed on it). It takes the metal down faster than a stone which I like when I am out pruning lots of fruit trees and it's lightweight. It costs under $10.00 the last time I bought one.
824583
The vari-grind 2 is a must have for that elusive finger nail grind that is so awesome on spindle gouges. I bought the skew also but could have gotten away without out it as a more accomplished sharpener. I did not get the diamond dresser because I round my wheels for certain straight grinds.Hope this was helpful.
744018
Cold steel recommends water stones for carbon steels ( http://www.coldsteel.com/FAQs.aspx "How do you sharpen a Cold Steel knife"). Chances are any oil stone or whetstone will give you as keen an edge as you could hope for on a shovel. Finishing with a steel and/or a strop will add keenness, as with any blade.
1175002
The best is a ceramic system. Usually 2 rods at an angle stuck into a piece of wood. That steel should respond good to the ceramic. I just got a smith that is generally used for kitchen knives, but I like it because it will give me a good edge quickly and easily.
1526375
There is a metal filter available which can be cleansed and reused. I don't recommend it - it allows small bits of grind to pass through into your cup.
1175003
I use a 3 stone kit. I usually only use the medium and fine stones. I have been disappointed with my knife, it came dull, and the edge had been burned by the grinder. I sent it back thinking they would replace the blade, it came back still dull and grinder burned out near the the this time. My nephew bought one like mine and his has been awesome, maybe I just got a lemon.
832355
Unlike the coarse slots, the fine slot seems to remove very little steel. When I use just the fine slot and then wipe the knife blade, there is almost no metal dust on the cloth. I think that you could use the fine slot as often as you wished without wearing down the knife.