Sharp Skate Honing Guide

[Steven J Corpstein]

Has anybody tried one of these honing guides? I just sent one back to Woodcraft because the axles were not drilled and tapped on the same center-line causing the middle wheel to be high and that made the guide rock.

Just wondered if anybody else had the same issue?

I want to like this guide and would like to get another if one of you can confirm the wheels all touch a flat surface at the same time on yours.

[David Weaver]

I think you're the second person in 4 or 5 years that I've seen actually mentioning the guide (perhaps it hasn't been out 4 or 5 years).

Call Harrelson Stanley and see if it's common, I think you're likely to get the best advice straight from him.
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[Jim Koepke]

the axles were not drilled and tapped on the same center-line causing the middle wheel to be high and that made the guide rock.

I am not familiar with this product. It is a bit pricey for my consideration.

I see on the web site that different wheels are available.

Is it possible yours has a set of wheels designed for cambering a blade?

jtk

[George Beck]

I have two of these, A sharp skate I and a Sharp skate II. I have never had a problem with it. I have worn the firsts wheels and replaced them. If you use on coarse stones the wheels wear down. ( I use it it mostly as a grinding aid when setting the initial flat bevel and once dead flat I go free hand). I use this for initial bevel setting and for the few times when I want a micro-bevel (such as a bevel up plane). I am sure if you call Harrison he will take care of any issues. He is a pretty righteous fellow.

George

[Jim Neeley]

Derek has a review here: http://inthewoodshop.com/ToolReviews/Side%20Sharpening%20and%20The%20Sharp%20Skate.html

Jim in Alaska

[Jim Matthews]

I have to wonder, looking at the large knurled knob at the top, if the "chassis" can be distorted by over tightening?

I use the Kell guide, which clamps a blade from the side.