Work Sharp WS3000 Tool Bar Attachment - Manual (Page 3)

(3) Tips and Techniques
(2) Abrasives
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).
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.
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.
Position A
Position B
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.
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