Add a micro bevel? Your talking over my head but, I learn fast.

coryschnaufer wrote:


Let's say you sharpened a knife at 17 degrees per side and that you went through all the grits you had and polished with the strops until you created a super smooth bevel. Next you might change the angle to 20 degrees per side and do a few light strokes with a fine stone like the 1000 diamonds, the micro-fine ceramics or a waterstone. You'd be creating a very tiny bevel at 20 degrees that will have some extra toothiness to it which might suit your cutting requirements. If you do a search on the forums, you'll find a lot of conversation about the virtues of super smooth and toothy edges and the kinds of tasks to which each are suited.

Any hints, updates, or info on the Pro Pack 2 shipping soon?


- Andy

wickededge wrote:


Shipping is one thing but they are not even listed until now ;=)
Any news?

Soon we're just waiting on the new degree bars to arrive.

Well... I got my new base bar and the arm sliders that Clay so kindly replaced for me (even though in my ignorance, I butchered the originals up).
I bolted it all together yesterday and everything is working fine. The calibrated markings are great and etched or cut to be more visible than before. I do use the angle cube, but they are nice to have anyway.
Just thought I would let everyone know that I am very happy with the new parts, and even more so with the nice folks at WEPS and the customer service that they provide.

Phil

PhilipPasteur wrote:


Hey Phil, are these the bars that have extended angles for the new arms?

Yes they are.
Keep in mind I odered my upgraded arms and sliders almost a month before they were even in house at WEPS. I think I got one of the first few sets sent out. I also was one who had the problems with one of the early base bars that did not allow the new sliders with tighter tolerances to slide freely. In error I filed the inside of the sliders to make them work. This did the trick, but also allowed them to rock a bit at certain places on the rod. I called and talked to Kay, then Clay and told them my story. The put me on the list very early to get a replacement bar and new (even though I screwed them up) sliders.

I don't know how this all fits into the overall shipping schedule for the new arm sets and PRO Pack II kits. Apparenly though, the new bars must be available. I am sure the sets could be going out once everything is ready at WEPS.

Long answer to a short question, but I thought the whole story would be helpful for anyone anxiously awaiting their arm upgrades or PRO Pack II sets.

Phil

10/1/2012 Update

Many thanks to Fred Hermann for kindly nudging me to keep people updated We received 25 of the new Base Rods at the end of last week and have been shipping those out. That was all the supplier produced before their engraver went on the fritz. They since have got it back up and running and are working on the remaining pieces. I'll be able to get an update from them in the morning with an ETA for the rest of the pieces. We have everything else in stock so once the rods come in, we'll be shipping fast and furious. Thankfully we've mostly eliminated our backorder folder and also have some extra help in-house right now so things should roll pretty quickly. If you've got a Pro-Pack II or Upgrade on order, thank you very much for your patience. I can say very confidently that these new parts are awesome and you'll love using them.

--Clay

*grins*

CHEERS from the back bleachers!