09-25-2021, 12:27 PM
There are quite a few threads on the predecessor of this forum, e.g. this one here: https://theoriginalsafetytoo.proboards.c...and-expect
Generally speaking, when dealing with wedge blades, tape is very useful. And if you do not have a bayonet, yet, I would like to recommend that you find one first. As an aside, these should be trivial to 3d print, so maybe someone can make one?
Either way, here is a bayonet:
And be careful with the Heljestrand labelled blades on eBay and other fora. A friend of mine kindly bought the last good ones in Eskilstuna years ago (and, no, I have no spare ones any more because I sold them to members here at cost).
And yes, that Allegro is the easiest and fastest way to maintain a wedge.
That said, once you've set the bevel, a balsa strop (or, rather, hone) can help you maintain a properly honed wedge blade for a very long time.
Generally speaking, when dealing with wedge blades, tape is very useful. And if you do not have a bayonet, yet, I would like to recommend that you find one first. As an aside, these should be trivial to 3d print, so maybe someone can make one?
Either way, here is a bayonet:
And be careful with the Heljestrand labelled blades on eBay and other fora. A friend of mine kindly bought the last good ones in Eskilstuna years ago (and, no, I have no spare ones any more because I sold them to members here at cost).
And yes, that Allegro is the easiest and fastest way to maintain a wedge.
That said, once you've set the bevel, a balsa strop (or, rather, hone) can help you maintain a properly honed wedge blade for a very long time.