Source for diamond plate wheel for Worksharp?

[Jerry Olexa]

Read several comments in your posts for use of a Diamond plate wheel for the Worksharp sharpening machines....sounds worthwhile... My question is where can I purchase these? ...And BTW what advantages are there of using these diamond wheels..Thanks for your help...

[Malcolm Schweizer]

For my Worksharp 2000 I found a diamond wheel on eBay the same size as the Worksharp wheels. It lasts way longer, and stays cool when grinding. Another obvious benefit is it cuts fast. Really fast. eBay also has deals on diamond wheels with the grit on the outer edge if that's the kind of machine you're using.

[Mike Henderson]

I found them on eBay, also. Apparently they're used in the lapidary trade. They're not very expensive - I think I paid about $12 per wheel but that was a long time ago and I'm still using the ones I have.

Mike

[Curt Putnam]

Woodcraft sells two types.

[Robert Payne]

I bought a number of these 6" diamond lapidary disks (http://smile.amazon.com/Quality-Electroplated-Diamond-coated-wheel/dp/B00BB10MGO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1457134975&sr=8-4&keywords=6%22+diamond+lapidary+discs) that I use on each side of standard Worksharp glass disks on my WS3000. They work very well and are available in a broad range of grits for just $13 each. A no-brainer versus the expensive abrasives that are sold for this model.

[Jerry Olexa]

Thanks..Much good advice....I'll be ordering a few of these diamond discs using your recos..What grits do you recommend? And a spare or two?
I'll continue to follow this thread..Very helpful input..Thanks again.

[David Wong]

I purchased #100, #150, #240, and #500 diamond discs. I got #80 but have not used it yet. I only used the workshop for fixing bad chips or changing the bevel angle. I have moved away from the workshop because the diamond wheels can leave very deep scratches that take a lot of time to erase on water stones. If you are using the workshop for everything, then this would be less of an issue. My experience is only with Japanese chisels and plane blades.

If I were to continue using the workshop, I would stick with the #80, #240, and #500. The #500 is good enough to fix chips and nicks. The lower grits I used for grinding operations.

[Derek Cohen]

Thanks to George, who provided the heads-up, I have 300/600/1200/3000 grit disks. These are not for a Worksharp, but used in stationary mode. They make excellent - and cheap - honing plates! Ideal for those narrow blades that would damage your softer stones.

Regards from Perth

Derek

[Jerry Olexa]

I'll hold off on ordering until I get your recommendations on grits ? Thanks

[Robert Payne]

Jerry,

I purchased 6 disks and a spare glass disk for my WS3000. I used spray adhesive to pair three disks up as follows: 150/240, 500/800 and 1500/3000. I only use the 150/240 disk for major overhauls and the 1500/3000 disk for setting final sharpening and a micro bevel. The maker recommends using them wet, but I have been satisfied with using them dry or with some Trend diamond cutting oil. Hope this helps.

I'll hold off on ordering until I get your recommendations on grits ? Thanks

[glenn bradley]

I have the ones Robert P links to (or very similar from Amazon as well) in 400, 1000, 4000, and 8000. I back them with the glass wheel for support. The 8000 had problems with the speed. It is very easy to damage the abrasive but, do able. I find abrasive film "paper" a better approach for power sharpening at very high grits.

[Jerry Olexa]

Bit the bullet and ordered 4 diamond discs using Robert Payne's Amazon link..Ordered 100, 500, 1200 and 3000 grit..Looking forward to using..I'll advise on my results..thank you all...Stay tuned.

[Mike Henderson]

I just use mine to establish the bevel. Then I go to my water stones to put on the secondary bevel. So I only use the more coarse ones. I think the one I use the most is about 180 but it could be a bit coarser.

Mike

[Frederick Skelly]

I bought a number of these 6" diamond lapidary disks (http://smile.amazon.com/Quality-Electroplated-Diamond-coated-wheel/dp/B00BB10MGO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1457134975&sr=8-4&keywords=6%22+diamond+lapidary+discs) that I use on each side of standard Worksharp glass disks on my WS3000. They work very well and are available in a broad range of grits for just $13 each. A no-brainer versus the expensive abrasives that are sold for this model.

I use the same ones. They work just fine.

[Jerry Olexa]

The 4 diamond discs I ordered from Amazon arrived and are ready for use..I've been traveling but looking forward to trying next week..2 questions:

1. How do you paste or affix the discs to the wheels of the Worksharp? What grits do you recommend?
2. Can you use these discs dry (I am hoping)?

Thanks in advance for your guidance....
Jerry

[Prashun Patel]

I just screw.my plate onto the top of one of the stock wheels. It works fine.

[Mike Henderson]

The 4 diamond discs I ordered from Amazon arrived and are ready for use..I've been traveling but looking forward to trying next week..2 questions:

1. How do you paste or affix the discs to the wheels of the Worksharp? What grits do you recommend?
2. Can you use these discs dry (I am hoping)?

Thanks in advance for your guidance....
Jerry
Like Prashun I just put the disk below one of the glass plates and then screw it all down - no adhesive. I use an 80 grit for shaping a bevel and then go to my water stones. I use the disks dry.

Mike

[Patrick Chase]

I bought a number of these 6" diamond lapidary disks (http://smile.amazon.com/Quality-Electroplated-Diamond-coated-wheel/dp/B00BB10MGO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1457134975&sr=8-4&keywords=6%22+diamond+lapidary+discs) that I use on each side of standard Worksharp glass disks on my WS3000. They work very well and are available in a broad range of grits for just $13 each. A no-brainer versus the expensive abrasives that are sold for this model.

I've used those on a Veritas Mk II machine, as well as 8" versions. They get the job done. I'm pretty sure they're polycrystalline diamond and therefore break down faster than monocrystalline diamond or CBN (which is always monocrystalline AFAIK), but for the price they're great.

[Patrick Chase]

The 4 diamond discs I ordered from Amazon arrived and are ready for use..I've been traveling but looking forward to trying next week..2 questions:

1. How do you paste or affix the discs to the wheels of the Worksharp? What grits do you recommend?
2. Can you use these discs dry (I am hoping)?

Thanks in advance for your guidance....
Jerry

Super 77 in my case, with masking to keep it away from the edges and center. It grips well enough (provided you keep things cool), and dissolves with acetone. I've been tempted to try Nitto 5015 (same tape used to bond Atoma plates to the Aluminum category) but I'm worried about removal.

[Jerry Olexa]

Wow!! Very happy with the results with these new diamond plates!!! Mostly the speed!! Much faster getting job done!
Appreciate your help and guidance.Thanks,
Jerry

[Chris Parks]

I leave one of the adhesive style paper discs on the plate and clamp the diamond disc to it.

[Jerry Olexa]

This should be my last question: Do you sharpen "wet or Dry" with the diamond plates on the Worksharp.? Thank you,

[Prashun Patel]

Use them dry, Jerry.

[Chris Parks]

I have done it dry and wet, it depends on the task. If I am simply repairing or dressing a bevel I do it dry, if I am doing extensive work to flatten the back of a chisel I add water to help.

[Reinis Kanders]

This should be my last question: Do you sharpen "wet or Dry" with the diamond plates on the Worksharp.? Thank you,

I tried both and wet made a lot of mess and did not make it any better. I do vacuum off the swarf frequently and use crepe block to clean the disk.

[Frederick Skelly]

This should be my last question: Do you sharpen "wet or Dry" with the diamond plates on the Worksharp.? Thank you,

Jerry - remember that the worksharp isnt designed to be waterproof. If you use it wet, be real careful. Use water sparingly. (I use the diamond discs dry, BTW.)
Fred

[Mike Henderson]

Dry. (This statement added to exceed 10 characters)

Mike

[Patrick Chase]

I tried both and wet made a lot of mess and did not make it any better. I do vacuum off the swarf frequently and use crepe block to clean the disk.

Art erasers are also really good for cleaning diamond plates/discs. I think I picked that one up from Joel's TFWW blog.

I use diamond discs dry like everybody else.

[Jerry Olexa]

Seems DRY is the way to go...Thank you guys!