Work Sharp WS3000 User Manual

WS3000

Tool Bar Attachment

User’s Guide

Accepts Tormek® and JET®Jigs
and Accessories - Sold Seperately

See Tormek® or JET® instructions
for more information.

Parts Included:

A

• Tool Bar

B

• Bracket Assembly

C

• Set-Up Fixture

D

• P80 Abrasive

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A

B

C

TOOL STICKOUT

B

1

A

2

TOOL STICKOUT

3

D

(1) Set Up Instructions:

1

2

3,4

1 Insert tapped end of bar

into the tool bar knuckle
and use a mallet to tap bar

Micro-Adjust knob
with index mark

until it seats. Use provided
fastener (5/32” hex key) to
secure bar and create a

Position B

Position A

90° Tool Bar.

2 Secure Bracket onto

the Work Sharp 3000:

Tool Bar

Securing knob

A Insert the bracket fasteners (1/4” 20 Nuts) into
provided T-Slots of the back of the WS3000 as shown.

B Slide bracket up and into the T-Slots from the bottom
until bracket stops. Tighten the two fasteners to hold
bracket in place with a 5/32” hex key.

3 Insert Tool Bar into bracket as shown.

4 Square the Tool Bar to the wheel. Move the micro adjust

nut to the top of the rod and place the Tool Bar onto the
wheel and tighten the Tool Bar knob. Loosen the two bracket
fasteners and adjust the bracket until the bar is flat on the
wheel. Then re-tighten the bracket.

Jack screw on the bottom of the bracket can be used to micro adjust
the bracket position.

(2) Abrasives

This kit contains a premium coarse P80 ceramic oxide abrasive from Norton. This should be used to shape
and sharpen tools. It is a very fast, yet cool, cutting abrasive and will shape or sharpen a tool very quickly.
Once your tools are shaped to your desired geometry, your standard Work Sharp 3000 abrasive kit (P120,
P400, P1000, 3600) will keep them sharp.

Abrasive Kit contains:

P120 Grit: Intended for roughing, shaping and sharpening.

P400 Grit: Intended for sharpening and edge refinement.

P1000 Grit: Intended for sharpening and edge refinement.

3600 Grit: Intended for honing and polishing.

The Tool Bar has two primary positions
(A and B) but is infinitely adjustable to
meet your specific tool sharpening
needs.

Reference the Cast Line in the vertical
rod to set A or B position.

(3) Tips and Techniques

Heat Control:

Be aware of your tool’s temperature to avoid burning the steel.
Monitor the tool’s heat with your fingers. 150° is too hot to touch.
Steel is not affected until 400°. If a tool becomes too hot, allow it
to air cool or place it in a cup of water.

Changing the grinding point on the wheel can help control heat. The
wheel speed at the outer edge is faster (hotter) than the center of
the wheel (cooler).

Micro Adjust:

You can micro adjust your height setting to acheive nearly any
specific angle you desire (One full revolution is equivalent to .080

inches or +/- 2.5° at bevel angle).

This makes it faster and easier to match the existing angle already
sharpened onto your tool. This micro adjust nut will also hold the
height (H) setting for you if you need to loosen the tool bar securing
knob to swing the tool rest out of the way.

Cast Line

Position A

Position B

(4) Set Up Fixture

TSO B

TOOL STICKOUT

TSO A

TSO A

B

2

1

A

The Set Up Fixture helps set your
Tool Stick Out (TSO) and bar Height
(H). These two settings determine
the angle sharpened onto the tool.

Setting the Tool Stick Out (TSO)

There are two TSO settings (A and B).
Reference the specific tool sharpening
chart in this guide to determine which jig
is needed, and which angle you desire.
The chart will determine the TSO setting
you will need to use.

Setting the Tool Bar Height (H)

There are three height (H) settings for sharpening your tools. When
referencing the sharpening charts in this guide (Page 10, 15), the bar
height is not limited to those heights and can be adjusted to any
height needed. To create a standard, repeatable angle, reference the
tool sharpening charts

Tip: Tool Bar Height can also be

H1 H3

set by placing the tool into the
appropriate jig and adjusting
the tool bar height until the
tool bevel lays flat on the
abrasive wheel.

TOOL STICKOUT

3

TSO B

H1

H2

H3

(5) Freehand Topside

The tool bar can be placed at various positions and
heights for topside freehand sharpening.

A Set the tool bar to desired height and orientation

to the grinding wheel.

B Set the tool stick out on tool rest so the bevel

angle matches that of your tool.

When holding the tool, your hand (fingers) can be used
to create a tool stop against the tool bar while
sharpening.

Tip: You can also scribe or mark a line onto your tool to
identify the Tool Stick Out and record the Height setting
for repeatable future sharpenings.

(6) Freehand Underside

The Tool Bar can be placed under the grinding
wheel on the back side of the machine. This
provides a stable tool rest for improved
precision.

When sharpening curved tools, use the
Edge-Vision® slotted wheel see through wheel and
abrasives.

Edge-Vision® Slotted Wheel