Work Sharp WS2000 Tool Sharpener

I am really pleased with this tool sharpener. What you don't want to do is compare it to a four or five hundred dollar wet stone system. This system sharpens everything that I have used it for to a degree that I am very pleased with. I built a fixture to help me get a more accurate angle which has helped with my turning tools. Oh, and I don't mind buying the auto store disk and trimming them, they work very well. If I want super scary sharp I can visit my buddy who has one of the five hundred dollar wet stone systems and likes my Work Sharp WS2000 because it is quick and easy. Life is good!

If you do, you probably have a pencil sharpener. Got chisels? If so, this is the equivalent of a pencil sharpener for chisels. Simple, slick and exact in no time. I have bought many of the cheap HF chisels for use in remodel work. I view them as throw-away items since they are often prone to hit a nail or some other surprise; not worth the time / cost to resharpen. Well, with the WS2000, all those nicked or dulled chisels are brought back to life instantly. Saves a ton of hassle to be able to always have sharp chisels on hand, much like pencils! I just got the unit and am looking forward to doing the lathe tools. Even though the provided abrasives of 220 grit give an excellent utility edge, I am going to follow the suggestion of others and order another edge-vision wheel and put a couple of very fine grit abrasives on it for even finer honing when needed. For $99, this is definitely a 5-star product! Hey ProTool Mfg: Your Drill Doctor DD350X Drill Bit Sharpener is outstanding. Next you've come out with this Work Sharp system. We are anxiously awaiting when you will unveil a circular saw blade sharpener!

The tool does exactly what it claims to do and does it well. I ruined the edge on a three quarter inch Marple chisel last year and never bothered to dress it up due to the time required and my dislike for honing blades. With this tool I had a new, sharp edge on the chisel in just a few minutes. I have also sharpened knives and axes with it with good results. I do have a couple of small problems with it, though. I found that chisels narrower then one half inch did not grind straight across (it looked as if the chisel was slightly cocked in the sharpener) so from now on I will only sharpen chisles one half inches and wider. This isn't really a problem, though. Narrower chisels are easier to sharpen by hand and the WS2000 can still be used to achieve a proper angle on the chisel which can then be finished by hand. My other problem is with the finish. The 220 grit discs leave a fairly rough face on the chisel when compared with a stone. Not a big problem but having gotten used to what a wet stone can do it looks unsightly and purists will complain that a rough finish causes too much drag. The faces can, of course, be touch up by hand, but I plan on getting some very fine grit discs and see if a smoother face can be obtained. I have some very fine carving tools which, while I have not tried sharpening them on the WS2000 yet, I will problably continue to sharpen by hand. While the machine runs very smoothly it fills a little overwhelming for the small stuff. Maybe when I ruin one of my small tools I'll try it out. Overall a very good tool and I would recommend it to anyone who, like myself, both hates to hone blades and isn't very good at it. Just be aware that it won't give wet stone-like results and seems to be more suited for relatively larger tools.

First encountered this machine when an 83 year old professional woodworker and former shop teacher showed it to me. There it was amidst every sharpening jig and stone you could imagine; all of them gathering dust because this is his go to sharpener. He took a very sharp chisel and banged it point on into a steel edge putting divots into it that would make one cry. In 45 seconds he returned it to the drawer sharp enough to shave with. I bought one! Did the same thing and had the same results the first time I used it. What more can I say. This machine makes it almost impossible to not have sharp chisels and gouges and blades always ready and repairable within less than a minute. I keep it plugged in and clear of junk because walking over to it and putting an edge on anything takes only seconds...no oil, no jigs, just slide the tool in the 25 degree ramp hold it for a second or two (only) and a burn free surface emerges. The next higher up model has a few more bells and whistles that are equally functional. If you have the cash it is a bit more versatile but this one does the job for me.

Got this to sharpen chisels and knives ,as a chisel shapener , works great for a fast easy edge , shure its not a hand honed micro finish , but it will get you 95% there in seconds , and its good enough for what I do with them ,which is usually mortising hinges and trimming shims and other awkward space wood bashing . beats a bench grinder by far , smooth running motor with no runout to worry about . I have not used the knife attachment much , but for the price it will do , a larger 1" belt on a big freestanding pulley would probably work better , but this works , but a little tough to get right to the handle edge of a small blade . Overall very satisfied , and the company was great to send some free abrasives for registering also , good to see a commited company concerned with keeping jobs at home !

Ive used the piece of equipment and find it works well, is of high quality construction. I have found that buying American usually means quality and value for the price. The chisel angle was a little sharp for my chisels but I modified them to the new angle using the sharpener and they work well. After service help with questions on the warrantee validation were responded to promptly and effectively. A nice product that is an asset to any hobby or professional workshop.

This item works great for regular chisels. I have some larger chisels that didn't fit in the chisel port so I used a honing guide to sharpen on the top disc. I've used this for sharpening hatchets and axes as well as plane blades. Works great.

Grinder works great I only wish the side was bigger for my plane blades. Can I remove that chisle guide to make more room for plane blades?

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