Work Sharp3000 Sandpaper ???

[Van Huskey]

So the discs are used by themselves, with no glass or is the glass used under the discs?

No, they need the glass under them. Look at the lapidary machine I posted, it has almost the same setup as a WS3000 when the glass plate is on. Now there are thick lapidary plates BUT they are much more expensive, these are used on different machines without a built-in plate I have no idea if they will work on a WS3000.

I understand it is a leap of faith but only a $10 one. Also, keep in mind this is a sharpening discussion on the powertool sub-forum so you are less likely to get replies from people for whom sharpening is a religion or at least a hobby within a hobby. Most of them won't have much use for a WS3000 to begin with.

[Derek Arita]

No, they need the glass under them. Look at the lapidary machine I posted, it has almost the same setup as a WS3000 when the glass plate is on. Now there are thick lapidary plates BUT they are much more expensive, these are used on different machines without a built-in plate I have no idea if they will work on a WS3000.

I understand it is a leap of faith but only a $10 one. Also, keep in mind this is a sharpening discussion on the powertool sub-forum so you are less likely to get replies from people for whom sharpening is a religion or at least a hobby within a hobby. Most of them won't have much use for a WS3000 to begin with.

Van, you're so right. Sharpening is a religion for some. I'm kind of in between. I enjoy the stones, but forming a new bevel by hand is no fun. Getting there quickly is why I got this WS. I will I indeed get some diamond plates and give them a try. Thank you for the start.

[Bill Carey]

Watched a vid (mcauley designs) and he cut a magnetic sheet with PSA and stuck that to the glass to hold the metal plate. Seems like an idea worth trying .

[Van Huskey]

Watched a vid (mcauley designs) and he cut a magnetic sheet with PSA and stuck that to the glass to hold the metal plate. Seems like an idea worth trying .

The DMT discs were the first diamond discs I saw used on a WS3000 and it uses a magnetic disc to switch them out quickly.

https://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/D...SABEgIT7PD_BwE

I got one of these when they first came out, they are fine but just more expensive than the flat lap discs. I have the glass disc with the magnetic sheet still around somewhere, I may try it but using the knob is still pretty quick.

Thanks for the idea!

[Derek Arita]

Van, now that I take a close look at the pic you sent on the lapping machine, I remember seeing one used on TV, on Gem Hunters. The disc was actually submerged water by just a fraction so the the water just kind of flowed over the surface of the disc.
I just ordered some discs to try out. As I stated before, I'm concerned as to whether or not I will be able to use the Wide Blade Attachment table and guide, which I really like and also how quickly the discs load up and how easily they are cleared. That said, if they work out well, they will be a real savings in $, time and trouble over paper discs.