Trying to figure a way to sharpen my 6″ jointer blades with my Jet sharpener. Dcn’t see a particular jig. What about using the scissor jig? Do you think this might work? Also, had a great deal of difficulty getting the honing strap to stay in place. Finally super-glued it with great success. Doubt I’ll be able to get it off to replace it. How do you suggest atttaching it? Also, what is your thought on the 4000 grit waterstone and do I need to switch out when I’m ready to hone?. Seems awkward. Thanks, Michael
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Sharpening jointer or planer blades is not something a wet sharpening machine (Tormek, Scheppach or Jet) does well. Firstly it is very slow and sharpening you 6" blades can take an hour or so. Secondly it is easy to get the knives out of balance because you cannot control how much material you remove from each knife. If you value you time it is much cheaper to send them out. Most commercial machines grind all three (or 4) knives at once keeping them in balance. For this reason Jet decided not to offer a planer/jointer knife jig. You may use the one from the Tormek if you insist but the expense of this expensive jig is not cost effective.
When you replace the strop you replace the entire plastic wheel it is mounted on. Your strop sounds defective and you should ask for a replacement from your dealer. Waterstone of that grit leaves a beautiful finish but that finish is the job of the strop. You do not need the waterstone. I use the strop for the bevels and a fine ceramic stone for the back of flat tools such as plane blades and chisels.
With best regards,
Ernie Conover
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