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Problem
Cannot get damage removed from tool
cutting edge
Solutions
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You have not spent enough time on the
coarse grit during sharpening. Ensure all
damage at cutting edge has been removed
before proceeding to the finer grit.
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The back of your tool is not flat. Flatten
the tool back on the topside of the grind-
ing wheel.
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Abrasive needs to be cleaned or replaced.
Problem
Sharpening takes excessively long time
Solutions
•
Abrasive needs to be cleaned or replaced.
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Tool being sharpened is excessively dam-
aged and should be reground or re-shaped
using the coarse abrasive.
Problem
Excessive vibration
Solutions
•
Grinding wheel is damaged. STOP IMME-
DIATELY and inspect wheel for damage.
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WORK SHARP™ unit not placed stably on
workbench or work area. Clamp to work
bench with mounting tabs for best perfor-
mance and stability.
•
If excessive vibration continues, call a
customer service agent for direction.
Problem
Tool is not sharp
Solutions
•
Back of chisel is not flat at the cutting
edge.
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Bevel has not been sharpened all the way
to the cutting edge.
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Burr has been created at cutting edge.
Follow repeated "plunge and pull" method
for best results in the chisel sharpening
port.
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Marks from previous (coarser) grit have
not yet been removed.
Problem
Tool will not stay sharp
Solutions
•
The burr at the cutting edge was not re-
moved. Follow repeated "plunge and pull"
method for best results.
•
Tools made of softer steels do not hold an
edge as long and may need to be sharp-
ened more often.
Problem
Wheel stall
Solutions
•
You are pushing too hard. Apply less load
force in sharpening port.
•
Light pressure during sharpening yields
best results.
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