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Essential safety instructions for the Veritas Mk.II Power Sharpening System.
Basic requirements for operating the Power Sharpening System.
Proper grounding procedures for electrical safety and tool operation.
Guidelines for optimal work surface height and adequate lighting for sharpening.
Instructions for applying abrasive discs to the platters and installing them correctly.
Aligning the tool guide rod parallel to the turntable for precise sharpening angles.
A simplified guide to setting up and performing initial sharpening steps.
Setting up the tool holder and guide for precise, repeatable bevel angles.
Description of the different abrasive grades and their applications.
Explanation of micro-bevels and their role in achieving sharp edges efficiently.
Methods for holding various tools, including standard and short projections.
Adjusting tool projection for short blades like butt chisels and spokeshaves.
Techniques for sharpening skew chisels using specialized screws.
Procedure for sharpening tools that are new or unsharpened.
Removing coatings and flattening the blade face using abrasive platters.
Grinding the main bevel angle onto the tool's cutting edge.
Adding a micro-bevel for an extremely sharp cutting edge.
Procedure for resharpening tools that have been previously sharpened.
Steps for repairing tools with edge damage or rust.
Using a buffing disc for final edge refinement and polishing.
Technique for creating a slightly convex edge for specific woodworking tasks.
Instructions for installing and using a horizontal buffing wheel.
Techniques for sharpening gouges and parting tools using the system.
Guidance on selecting appropriate bevel angles for different carving tasks.
Using the system to sharpen various other types of tools beyond chisels and planes.
Proper lubrication practices for tool components to ensure smooth operation.
Information on replacing, storing, and cleaning abrasive discs.
List of commonly required spare parts for the sharpening system.
Instructions for V-belt tension adjustment, replacement, and care.
Explanation of features that reduce sound and vibration during operation.
Addressing common problems encountered during sharpening on the platter.
Diagnosing and fixing issues where bevels are not parallel.
Resolving problems caused by warped or damaged platters.
Correcting micro-bevels forming on the heel instead of the cutting edge.
Understanding and preventing overheating of the blade during grinding.
Diagnosing and fixing issues where the cutting edge is not square to the blade.
Resolving issues where the micro-bevel is not fully formed.
Diagnosing and fixing problems related to the motor and drive train.
Addressing problems with the V-belt and pulley alignment.
Correcting V-belt tension for optimal performance.
Detailed breakdown of the tool guide assembly components.
Detailed breakdown of the tool holder assembly components.
Detailed procedures for sharpening various types of chisels.
Steps to remove lacquer coating from chisel blades.
Process for lapping the chisel face to ensure flatness and remove grinding marks.
Identifying common defects in chisel blades, such as hollow or belled faces.
Techniques for setting the bevel angle and honing chisel edges.
Method for creating a hollow grind on chisel bevels for easier honing.
Indicators for determining when a chisel needs resharpening.
Procedures for repairing chisels with nicks or edge damage.
Techniques for touching up chisel edges using buffing wheels or belts.
Recommendations for sharpening common bevel-edge chisels.
Guidance on sharpening paring chisels, noting lower bevel angles.
Techniques for sharpening mortise chisels due to high forces on edges.
Techniques for sharpening skew chisels, noting potential difficulties.
Challenges and techniques for sharpening corner chisels.
Differences in sharpening Japanese chisels, including hollow faces and harder steel.
General principles and procedures for tuning and sharpening plane blades.
Steps for preparing a plane for optimal sharpening and performance.
Process for ensuring the plane sole is perfectly flat.
Ensuring the plane bed, frog, and mouth surfaces are flat and true.
Adjusting the lever cap for proper contact with the blade.
Step-by-step guide for sharpening plane blades, including lapping and beveling.
Guidance on selecting bevel angles for different plane types.
Recommendations for sharpening standard bench planes (e.g., #3 to #8).
Techniques for sharpening smoothing planes, including rounding corners.
Methods for sharpening scrub planes with their characteristic curved edge.
Sharpening procedures for larger planes like jack, jointer, fore, and panel planes.
Techniques and considerations for sharpening block planes.
Methods for creating a crowned edge on plane blades for specific cuts.
Discussion of bevel angles for standard and low-angle block planes.
Techniques for sharpening low-angle block planes, including bevel angle choices.
General principles and procedures for sharpening various types of knives.
Instructions for sharpening kitchen knives, focusing on edge geometry.
Guidance on selecting bevel angles for different types of knives and uses.
Using a belt sander for efficient knife sharpening, with technique tips.
Using sharpening stones for knife sharpening, with recommendations.
Techniques for sharpening marking knives used for scribing lines.
Procedures for sharpening drawknives, including bevel angle adjustments.
Adapting sharpening techniques for carver's drawknives with shorter blades.
Overview of sharpening carving tools, noting the need for versatile systems.
Detailed guidance on sharpening carving gouges, including shape considerations.
Guidance on selecting appropriate bevel angles for different carving tasks.
How bevel angles affect mechanical advantage and control when carving.
Techniques for sharpening in-cannel and out-cannel gouges, noting differences.
Methods for creating a rounded bevel on gouges for better control.
Guidance on fingernail, square end, and swept forward gouge edge shapes.
Techniques for correcting the sweep of carving gouges.
Methods and compounds for honing carving gouges to a sharp edge.
Techniques for sharpening bent gouges, including curved and spoon gouges.
Considerations for sharpening back-bent gouges.
Techniques for sharpening narrow veining tools, often done manually.
Challenges and methods for sharpening parting tools.
Techniques for shaping the heel of parting tools for precise cuts.
Understanding and adjusting the wing sweep on parting tools.
Procedures for sharpening inshaves, often requiring specialized tools.
Techniques for sharpening scorps, similar to inshaves but smaller.
Challenges and methods for sharpening micro-scorps.
Techniques for sharpening hook knives, including inside and outside bevels.
Advice on maintaining sharpness and avoiding dulling of carving tools.
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