3.Adjust the angle knob so the bevel of the cutting tool is flush with the grinding sur- face.
4.Inspect the cutting edge of the knife. The edge should contact the grinding wheel squarely and consistently. Adjustments can be made by altering the angle of the chisel in the stationary clamps or by loos- ening the lock bars and moving the entire pivot plate along the table until the knife is square to the grinding wheel.
5.Once you are satisfied with the alignment of the cutter against the grinding wheel, lower the wheel slowly and turn on the machine.
6.Carefully raise the wheel until the grinding surface contacts the blade. Keep in mind that with a dry grinding operation, tools can heat up and lose their temper quickly. Sharpening should be done lightly and for short duration to avoid damage to the tool you’re working with. As with the wider blades, you can verify that the cutting tool has been properly ground by applying marker ink to the bevel.
Other Blades
Once you are proficient with grinding existing bevel angles, you may want to experiment with other bevel angles which might suit your particu- lar situation. We recommend you carefully research custom bevel angles. There is a narrow line between improving cutting performance and ruining your cutting tools. There are some fine books available which discuss sharpening tech- niques in detail. Be sure to follow directions closely if you choose to alter
Planer, jointer and other knives are danger- ously sharp. Use extreme caution, particu- larly after sharpening. Failure to exercise care while working near knives could result in severe injury.
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