Work Sharp WS2000 User Manual

A Step-by-Step
Guide to
Precision
Sharpening &
Grinding Nearly
Everything
Thank You
for purchasing the WORK SHARP tool grinding and sharpening system. We’ve put together these simple tips—along with detailed photographs—to help you create sharper tools and grind more easily and safely. With sharper tools you’ll get higher quality work done and with faster, safer results.
Your WORK SHARP tool sharpener can grind and sharpen just about everything in your shop that gets dull. From specialized tools like wood chisels to everyday tools like lawnmower blades, your WORK SHARP is designed to keep a wide range of tools sharp and on the job.
And, as always, we proudly stand behind every product we make, including the new WORK SHARP tool sharpener. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please visit our website at www. worksharptools.com or call our technical support team in Ashland, Oregon. They are standing by and ready to help you. You can call toll-free at 800-597- 6170 or email us at tech@worksharptools.com
And always remember to Work Sharp!
Sincerely,
Hank O’Dougherty President, Professional Tool Manufacturing, LLC Maker of WORK SHARP,™ Drill Doctor,™ and DAREx
IMPORTANT
For your own safety,
please read the User’s Guide
before operating
the Work Sharp 2000.
REVIEW THE
Top Tool Rest for
top-side freehand
Durable cast
aluminum top
Alignment Fence
keeps tool square
during sharpening
sharpening
150mm Edge-Vision™ Wheel
with solid adhesive-backed
abrasives applied
Tool hold-down keeps tool
flat during sharpening
Edge-Vision™ Slotted Wheel
allows you to see the cutting
Wheel direction
indicator
Chisel & Plane Blade
Port is 15/8" wide with
fixed 25° angle. Heat
sink is diamond plated
to remove burr.
Air-cooling vent ports for
routed air flow cooling
edge as you sharpen!
Locking
power switch
KEY PARTS OF YOUR
WORK SHARP 2000
Top Knob for
securing wheel
Durable cast
aluminum top
Edge-Vision™ underside
Sharpening Port
& grit exhaust port
1
5 hp induction
motor produces
1750 rpm
max. wheel speed
Durable plastic
housing and
base
Bench mounting tabs
6' grounded
power cord
Air-cooling vent ports for
routed air flow cooling
Wood Chisels
Objective:
Create a sharp chisel with the following features:
4 A flat back all the way to the cutting edge 4 A square cutting edge 4 A 25° bevel angle 4 A sharp edge without burr
Where to Sharpen:
4 Chisel & Plane Blade Port
Abrasive Selection:
4 Rough Shaping: Coarse solid abrasive (P60 – P80 grit) 4 Fine Sharpening: Fine solid abrasive
(P180 – P320 grit)
Top Tips:
Do not round off cutting edge while
flattening the back of your chisel. Approach wheel at a 45° angle. Remove tool in same manner.
Use the ‘plunge and pull’ method for best
results. Do not hold chisel against the abrasive disk for more than one second.
Keep chisel FLAT on sharpening port heat
sink surface during ‘plunge and pull’ step. The tool hold down bar will assist you.
Use sharpening port alignment fence
to keep the chisel’s cutting edge square during sharpening.
Let the machine do the work. Do not force
or overload machine.
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45°
45° approach
Coarse solid abrasive (P60–P80 grit)
Flatten back of chisel Coarse solid abrasive
Method:
Place the coarse grit solid abrasive
face up on your tool, flatten the back of your chisel so you have a smooth, consistent finish. This step is critical and should not be overlooked.
Now place the coarse grit solid
abrasive face down on your tool and plunge and pull your chisel in the sharpening port. This process may take some time (3–10 minutes) based on the degree of damage on the edge of your tool. Do not plunge the chisel against the wheel for longer than one-second intervals or use excessive load or force. This will only create unnecessary heat and a large burr. Follow the light handed ‘plunge pull’ method for fastest, coolest and sharpest results.
Once the bevel and cutting edge
have been re-established and no longer show signs of damage, sharpen the back and bevel with the fine grit solid abrasive following the same steps as outlined above. This step should only take about a minute.
Plunge-and-pull method: Plunge
Coarse solid abrasive
Plunge-and-pull method: Pull
Coarse solid abrasive
Plane Blades / Irons
Objective:
Create a sharp plane blade with the following features:
4 A flat back all the way to the cutting edge 4 A square cutting edge 4 A 25° bevel angle 4 A sharp edge without burr
Where to Sharpen:
4 Chisel & Plane Blade Port
Abrasive Selection:
4 Rough Shaping: Coarse solid abrasive (P60 – P80 grit) 4 Fine Sharpening: Fine solid abrasive
(P180 – P320 grit)
Top Tips:
Do not round off cutting edge while
flattening the back of your blade. Approach wheel at a 45° angle. Remove tool in same manner.
Keep plane blade FLAT on sharpening port
heat sink surface during ‘plunge and pull’ step. The tool hold down bar will assist you.
Use sharpening port alignment fence
to keep the blade’s cutting edge square during sharpening.
Finer grits than P220 can be purchased if
you wish to have an even sharper edge on your plane blades.
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Place the fine grit solid abrasive face
up on your tool and flatten the back of your blade so you have a smooth, consistent finish. This step is critical and should not be overlooked.
45°
45° approach
Fine solid abrasive (P180–P320 grit)
Flatten back of plane blade
Fine solid abrasive
Turn the wheel over so the fine grit
solid abrasive is facing down then sharpen with the same plunge and pull used for chisels. This process should only take a few minutes.
Do not plunge the plane blade
against the wheel for longer than one second intervals or use excessive load or force. This will only create unnecessary heat and burr. Follow the light handed ‘plunge pull’ method for fastest, coolest and sharpest results.
Plunge-and-pull method: Plunge
Fine solid abrasive
Plunge-and-pull method: Pull
Fine solid abrasive
Carving Tools: Gouges, V Tools,
Skews & More
Objective:
Create a sharp carving tool with the following features:
4 A sharp cutting edge 4 The bevel away from the cutting edge
is at the proper angle for the type of cut the tool is designed for. Small angles cut better at low entry angles. Large angles are better for vertical cutting or chopping.
4 The cutting edge is shaped correctly
for the cut profile desired.
Note: The goal is to recreate the same
geometry as originally supplied by the manufacturer, but with a new sharp edge.
Where to Sharpen:
4 Edge-Vision™ Port
Abrasive Selection:
4 Fine slotted Edge-Vision™ abrasive
(P180 – P320 grit)
Top Tips:
Use a black marker to color the edge
to be sharpened.
Use a shop/drop light to increase
visibility of edge being sharpened.
Start at the heel of the bevel and
work towards the cutting edge.
Sharpen with carving tool at the 12:00
or 2:00 position in the port to avoid tearing the abrasive.
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Generally, the naked
eye can’t see the
difference between
a dull and properly
sharpened carving
tool—but your
work will show the
difference!
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Top Tips (cont.):
Method:
Using black marker to darken
edge to be sharpened
If your tool is not cutting well after
sharpening, check the following:
The bevel angle may be too steep;
try sharpening a shallower angle.
The bevel may not have been
sharpened all the way to the cutting edge.
There may be a burr on the inside
of the cutting edge.
Place the fine grit slotted Edge-
Vision™ abrasive face down and remove the Top Tool Rest for increased visibility.
Look down through the spinning
wheel into the Edge-Vision™ port.
Slowly bring tool to be sharpened
into the Edge-Vision™ port and contact the heel of the cutting edge to the abrasive surface.
Determine location of area being
sharpened by watching where the black marker is being removed from the tool.
Slowly move the tool to remove all
the black marker.
Edge should now be sharp and have
an even surface finish.
If burr is created on inside edge of
gouge, simply remove with a rolled piece of fine sand paper or a fine slip stone.
Sharpening carving tool in Edge-
Vision™ Port (2:00 position)
Fine slotted abrasive (P180–P320 grit)
Lathe Tools: Gouges, Parting Tools, Scrapers & More
Objective:
Create a sharp lathe tool with the follow­ing features:
4 A sharp cutting edge with a prominent burr 4 A cutting edge that is shaped correctly for
the cut profile desired
4 Note: The goal is to recreate the same
geometry as originally supplied by the manufacturer, but with a new sharp edge.
Where to Sharpen:
4 Edge-Vision™ Port
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Abrasive Selection:
4 Coarse slotted Edge-Vision™ abrasive
(P60 – P80 grit)
Top Tips:
Use a black marker to color the edge to be
sharpened.
Use a shop/drop light to increase visibility
of edge being sharpened.
Start at the heel of the bevel and work
towards the cutting edge.
Sharpen with lathe tool at the 2:00 position
in the port to create a burr and avoid tearing the abrasive.
Practice on an older tool before sharpening
your favorite lathe tool.
Creating a burr while sharpening is
important for lathe tools to work correctly.
While the naked eye
can’t see the burr
preferred by lathe
tool users, you can
definitely feel the
difference.
Method:
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Place the coarse grit slotted Edge-
Vision™ abrasive face down and remove the Top Tool Rest for increased visibility.
Look down through the spinning
wheel into the Edge-Vision™ Port.
Slowly bring tool to be sharpened
into the Edge-Vision™ port at the 2:00 position and contact the heel of the cutting edge to the abrasive surface.
Determine location of area being
sharpened by watching where the black marker is being removed from the tool.
Slowly move the tool to remove all
the black marker.
Using marker to darken edge
to be sharpened
Edge should now be sharp and have
an even surface finish.
Sharpening lathe tool in Edge-
Vision™ Port (2:00 position)
Coarse slotted abrasive (P60–P80 grit)
Putty Knives / Scrapers
Objectives:
4 Create a sharp and clean putty knife or
scraper.
4 Clean debris and material off blade face. 4 Sharpen the edge to appropriate
sharpness. Note: If a putty knife is too sharp, it will cut into wallboard or soft surfaces. Sharpen only to meet the needs of your project.
Where to Sharpen:
4 Top Side Sharpening Area
Abrasive Selection:
4 Fine solid abrasive (P180 – P320 grit)
Top Tips:
Sharpen on the right side of the wheel so
wheel spins away from you.
The coarse solid abrasive may be needed
if blade is severely damaged or the surface is covered in material (i.e., glue, cement, spackle, etc.).
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Blade flat on right side of wheel
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Fine solid abrasive (P180–P320 grit)
Method:
Place the fine grit solid abrasive face
up on your machine.
Lay the blade face flat on the right
side of the wheel.
Use left hand to apply downward
pressure onto tool.
Pull tool toward yourself and swipe
the tool off the abrasive disk.
Flip blade face and repeat on other
side.
Raise handle of putty knife or scraper
to create a beveled edge if desired.
Raise handle to grind bevel edge
Fine solid abrasive (P180–P320 grit)
Pry Bars
Objective:
Create a well-functioning pry bar with the following feature:
4 A clean beveled edge so you can get
underneath or between objects.
4 The edge of the bar should not be too
thin so that it remains strong.
Where to Sharpen:
4 Top Side Sharpening Area
Abrasive Selection:
4 Coarse solid abrasive (P60 – P80 grit)
Top Tips:
Grind a steep bevel angle onto the pry bar
for strongest edge.
Using the Top Tool Rest will help regrind
the bevel.
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Blade flat on right side of wheel
Coarse solid abrasive (P60–P80 grit)
Method:
Flatten the back on top of coarse
solid abrasive surface.
Re-grind the bevel on top of the
coarse solid abrasive.
Turn pry bar over and raise handle
to grind bevel edge
Coarse solid abrasive
Flat Head Screwdrivers
Objective:
Create a new tip on a damaged screwdriver.
Where to Sharpen:
4 Edge-Vision™ Port and top surface
Abrasive Selection:
4 Fine Slotted Edge-Vision™ Abrasive (P180 – P320 grit)
Top Tips:
Use the Edge-Vision™ Port and abrasives. Color the screwdriver tip black to follow
progress while grinding.
Remove the Top Tool Rest to increase
visibility.
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Flatten both sides
in Edge-Vision™ Port
Fine slotted abrasive (P180–P320 grit)
Method:
Place the fine slotted abrasive face
down on your machine.
Flatten both sides of the screwdriver
face in the Edge-Vision™ Port.
If you need to re-establish the flat
tip, grind the tip square using the top side of the grinding wheel near the center.
Square the tip on top side of wheel
Fine slotted abrasive
Cold Chisels & Masonry Chisels
Objective:
Create a new double beveled edge on a striking chisel
Where to Sharpen:
4 Top Side Sharpening Area
Abrasive Selection:
4 Coarse solid abrasive (P60 – P80 grit)
Top Tips:
Use the Top Tool Rest to increase safety
and control.
Sharpen on the right side of the wheel so
the wheel is spinning away from you.
The Edge-Vision™ Port and coarse grit
Edge-Vision abrasives can be used for narrow cold / masonry chisels (see Lathe Tools).
The edge on a cold chisel should not be
sharp like a wood chisel. If it is too sharp, the edge will be fragile and will not last.
The goal is to create a ‘like new’ edge
— sharp enough to get into tight spaces and have a clean beveled edge.
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Method:
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Place the coarse grit solid abrasive
face up on your machine.
Adjust the Top Tool Rest to a low
position above the wheel.
Holding chisel firmly, place the chisel
on the Top Tool Rest
Slowly lay the chisel cutting edge
onto the abrasive disk
Flip chisel and grind the other bevel
of the chisel.
Repeat until desired finish and
sharpness is attained.
Tool on Top Tool Rest
Coarse solid abrasive (P60–P80 grit)
Re-beveling a Bolt or All-Thread
Objective:
Create a smooth, even bevel around the top thread of a bolt or All-Thread after the material has been cut. This will prep thread to accept a nut
Where to Sharpen:
4 Edge-Vision™ Port
Abrasive Selection:
4 Fine Slotted Edge-Vision™ Abrasive (P180 – P320 grit)
Top Tips:
Use the Edge-Vision™ Port and abrasives. Remove the Top Tool Rest to increase
visibility.
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Bolt in Edge-Vision Port
Fine slotted Edge-Vision abrasive
(P180–P320 grit)
Method:
Place the fine slotted abrasive face
down on your machine.
Bring bolt into Edge-Vision™ Port
and gently contact the wheel and roll material so that the lead thread has been beveled and no burr remains.
Test the threads with a nut and re-
bevel if necessary.
Testing threads with a nut
Grinding or Beveling Material on the Top Grinding Surface
Objective:
Create a smooth, even bevel on a piece of material
Where to Sharpen:
4 Top Side Sharpening Area
Abrasive Selection:
4 Rough Grinding: Coarse solid abrasive (P60 – P80 grit) 4 Fine Grinding: Fine solid abrasive
(P180 – P320 grit)
Top Tips:
Use the Top Tool Rest for increased control
and safety.
Grind on the right side of the wheel so
the wheel is spinning away from you.
The outer edge of the wheel has a faster
surface speed and will grind material faster, but with more heat. The center of the wheel has a slower surface speed and will grind material slower, but with less heat.
If you grind close to the tool rest, the
material may skew sideways as the surface of the disk is moving to your right. Grinding at the 3 o’clock position on the wheel will provide optimum control; since the wheel is moving away from the edge.
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Method:
Place the solid abrasive of your choice
face up on your machine.
Lay material on the Top Tool Rest so
it projects over the wheel.
Hold material firmly and contact the
grinding wheel to bevel material.
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Material on Top Tool Rest in 3:00 position
Solid abrasive of your choice
Lawnmower Blades
Objective:
Objective: Create a sharp lawnmower blade with the following features:
4 No nicks or dents at the cutting edge 4 A sharp single bevel edge on both ends
of the blade. Note: The exact angle of the edge is not critical to cutting performance.
Where to Sharpen:
4 Top Side Sharpening Area
Abrasive Selection:
4 Coarse solid abrasive (P60 – P80 Grit)
Top Tips:
Flat lawnmower blades can easily be
sharpened on your Work Sharp.
Use the coarse solid abrasive for fastest
results on damaged blades
Some curved or mulching style blades
cannot be fully sharpened on Work Sharp due to their shape. In this case, you have two options:
Take the blade to a professional for
complete sharpening.
Use the Work Sharp to sharpen as much
of the blade as possible. This may be enough to make it cut more efficiently.
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Method:
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Place the coarse grit solid abrasive
face up on your machine.
Adjust the Top Tool Rest to the low
position. Or, in some cases, it may be easier to remove the tool rest.
Firmly hold the blade with both
hands.
Lay the blade cutting edge onto the
abrasive disk to grind and flatten the back.
Remove blade and inspect area being
ground. You may wish to replace the Top Tool Rest in order to make the bevel on the other side of the blade.
Continue to sharpen until desired
finish and sharpness is attained.
Rotate blade and sharpen other side.
Flattening back of blade
Coarse solid abrasive (P60–P80 grit)
Beveling edge using Top Tool Rest
Coarse solid abrasive
Axes, Hatchets, Splitters & Mauls
Objective:
Create a sharp axe, hatchet or maul with the following features:
4 No nicks or dents at the cutting edge 4 A sharp edge (The exact angle of the edge
is not critical.)
4 A radiused or curved cutting edge with a
bevel on each side
Where to Sharpen:
4 Top Side Sharpening Area
Abrasive Selection:
4 Coarse solid abrasive (P60 – P80 grit)
Top Tips:
Use the Top Tool Rest for best control and
safety.
Use the coarse solid abrasive for fastest
results on damaged blades.
Sharpen equal bevels on each side to
create an even cutting edge.
A steep bevel angle will provide the
strongest edge.
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Axe on Top Tool Rest
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Coarse solid abrasive (P60–P80 grit)
Method:
Place the coarse grit solid abrasive
face up on your machine and adjust the Top Tool Rest to the low position.
Firmly hold the axe with both hands
and position the axe head onto the Tool Rest.
Lay the cutting edge onto the
abrasive disk and roll the axe from side to side to contact the entire cutting edge.
Remove axe and inspect area being
ground. Reposition tool on Top Tool Rest and re-grind as needed.
Continue to sharpen until desired
finish and sharpness is attained.
Flip the axe and sharpen the same
bevel on the other side.
Axe on Top Tool Rest (other side)
Coarse solid abrasive
Shovels, Hoes & Trowels
Objective:
Create a shovel with the following features:
4 No dents or damage on shovel’s cutting
edge
4 Creating a sharp new single bevel edge
(The exact angle of the edge is not critical.)
Where to Sharpen:
4 Top Side Sharpening Area
Abrasive Selection:
4 Coarse solid abrasive (P60 – P80 grit)
Top Tips:
Hose off shovel before sharpening to
reduce dirt, debris and dust.
Hold shovel firmly with both hands to
insure safety.
Remove Top Tool Rest to increase working
area.
Due to shovel shape, a freehand method
will yield best results.
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Method:
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Place the coarse grit solid abrasive
face up on your machine
Sharpen on right side of wheel so it is
spinning away from you.
Start on the back, right side edge
of the shovel and roll the shovel to sharpen the entire surface of the cutting edge.
Inspect after first pass to check
progress.
Re-grind as needed to create a clean,
sharp edge on the tool.
Shovel in sharpening position
Coarse solid abrasive (P60–P80 grit)
Additional Edge-Vision™ grinding wheels and abrasives are available to you from our website,
www.worksharptools.com, or at your local Work
Sharp retailer. You can also use any standard 6" adhesive-backed abrasive. Trimming will be required to properly fit the Edge-Vision™ wheel.
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