Ivan

Lube Tube or Fine Shine?

Finding this to be very true. Been experimenting with a pair of lower end skates from my stock before sharpening my One95s. Played a drop in game earlier today on 90/75, WOW! The difference is VERY noticeable. Quite pleased with my sharpening skills too. On my sharpener it's easy. The only thing that seems to remain to to be worked on is the final polishing pass with either Lube Tube or Fine Shine. Visually it looks like I'm getting better polishing results with regular spinners. Actually, with regular spinners polishing seems to be perfect. But I've been using only one kind of grinding wheel (I have a regular portable spinner sharpener,(not X0-1 or X0-2). The grinding wheel I'm using is Blackstone Black Walnut. Maybe I should play with other wheels. Any advice here Steve? Thanks Now seem to be getting better results with Lube Tube. Nice mirror finish and excellent glude and cornering.

Finding this to be very true. Been experimenting with a pair of lower end skates from my stock before sharpening my One95s. Played a drop in game earlier today on 90/75, WOW! The difference is VERY noticeable. Quite pleased with my sharpening skills too. On my sharpener it's easy. The only thing that seems to remain to to be worked on is the final polishing pass with either Lube Tube or Fine Shine. Visually it looks like I'm getting better polishing results with regular spinners. Actually, with regular spinners polishing seems to be perfect. But I've been using only one kind of grinding wheel (I have a regular portable spinner sharpener,(not X0-1 or X0-2). The grinding wheel I'm using is Blackstone Black Walnut. Maybe I should play with other wheels. Any advice here Steve? Thanks

True. I get calls from folks telling me someone told them I have a laser sharpener. I mainly sharpen new skates bought from me because of lack of time. So I have to telll them , it's actually a quantum sharpener:)

What hollow FBVs did you get and and which ones you use most? Thanks 100-75 is the most popular by far Ivan Appreciate it, Cano!

I did on 100/75. Will try to go 90/75, or even 80/75 (I think I have that dresser) next time.

Runners on 8090s was a known issue. Bauer was replacing them, no questions asked

What hollow FBVs did you get and and which ones you use most? Thanks

Ummm, I 'm still a novice in sharpening. :D Yet, the Turbo Spinner portable that I have has been very easy to figure things out (with the regular spinner dresser) - sharp even edges and neat smooth finish Today I tried the 90/75 FBV. The spinner dressers (even the regular non -FBV ones (on my machine) seem to be a hair off in terms of alignment to the wheel (that's what I think judging by the wear line on the dresser). I didn't spend much time trying to play with one of the edges by adjusting the holder. I just clamped the skate the other way around and was done. Sharp even edges and smooth finish. I haven't skated on them yet, though. But looks very good so far.

Tried the 100/75 on my new One95s. Unbelievable glide, turns. Except for stoping:) Will try 90/75 next skate (new rink, softer ice). One thing I've noticed is that for some reason it's sorta hard to polish the blade either with Lube Tube or Fine Shine as well as when I use the regular spinner dresser. The finish before the final pass s just a little bit on the rogh side. I wonder if the lower speed of my Turbo Spinner (4100 rpm) (I don't own an XO1 or X02) or the kind of grinding wheel (Blactone Black Walnut) is the cause. Don't have that problem with regular spinner dressers with the above grinding wheel. I tend to think it's the grinding wheel. Will try a different wheel and a 90/75 FBV Any comments reg. the above will be appreciated How was your stopping?

You mind my asking based on what in your case? I like to have more control over the toe and I can ease off the heel. There is only ONE skate that I sharpen toe in, and that is any CCM or RBK LEFT skate. The holder design hits the base of the yoke on the holder and tilts it. Appreciate it, JR. Sure useful for me to know.

You mind my asking based on what in your case?

JR, I noticed that you clamp the holder the opposite way vs. Blackstone video. Any reason for that? Thanks

All of you older Blackstone owners/users (not X01 and X02), which one of these grinding wheel would you recommend and why? http://blackstonesport.com/skate_sharpening_accessories.php I do mainly hockey skates of all ranges on this spinner portable http://blackstonesport.com/spinner_portabl...ing_machine.php kindly customized for me by Blackstone by making a turbo version out of it. Thank you PS: Great machine, great folks and great customer service PPS: Special thanks to JR for his insights and advice

Mine is not a mini. It's a hybrid of the regular portale spinner and the turbo motor. This thing rocks. But will sure get a mini XO2 once it's available in European voltage for my other location

a 7/16 spinner is available. KNow that for sure coz I got one with my machine

Ask the seller. I believe it lists over $20k at Blackstone.

Neat: http://www.epinions.com/msg/sec_~forums/sh...316/pp_~4#posts Look at the last post there You didn't give me creit for "$47.50 for 200 pairs of skates OR $77.50 for 600+ pairs of skates" It's copyrighted:) If seriously, these thing are cool indeed. I bought a Blackstone Portable Turbo Spinner last summer. Best sharpening in Ukraine now! Have Pro guys line down dayly...And I don't even have much experience in sharpening. I have so many teams ask me to get them team portables. I just hold my fingers oin hope that Steve gives me the distribution rights for Ukraine and Russia.. Blademaster has a bunch of distributors in Europe, that's why they may be ahead in numbers. But Blackstone Spinner System sure kicks butt!

Neat: http://www.epinions.com/msg/sec_~forums/sh...316/pp_~4#posts Look at the last post there

Actually sticks do break inwards. At least shafts. Broke my Easton Z-Bubble shaft 85 flex that way a few years back when doing a slapshot. Could get it how it happened but it did. Larry's Sports Shop has no problem exchanging it even though they they're in Canada and I was in the States back then. I guess the lady in your case shouldn't have b1tched at you. That automatically set you up not to want to help her. And then it makes you feel like crap when in your mind you feel a strong NO, and then when the issue is escalated to your manager, he says here you go! to the customer. I think personal feelings aside you shoulda exchanged the stick for the b., I mean lady. That's why the sticks have warranties and the store is covered. Part of doing business if there is shipping cost loss involved. But again, she should have been nice.

Bauer 8090 have a very unique fit. Normally they are for fatter feet. I'd lok into RBKs and CCMs too even they are a different last then the 8090s. Check out Nike Flexlite too.