Sharpening at home

[Powerfibers 8]

It was mentioned to wait, something great was coming out? Did that sharpening system ever hit the market? I am about ready to look, and I could not find that thread anywhere. Thanks guys.

Bob

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index...=18003&st=0

FOUND IT!

[Spreedizzle 1]

I have been in contact with one of the guys at Blackstone for about a month now and they have their new portable coming out in the next month or so. I've already verbally comitted to picking one up....just a matter of when exactly it is available.

[tyson_two 0]

i'd be too scared to sharpen my own skates. I"m assuming you need to know how to , to operate a portable one? or do you place your skates in some sort of vice, and voila it gets sharpened?

[Spreedizzle 1]

You need to know what you are doing to do it properly, or have a lot of patience and a set of old runners to practice on until you are confident in sharpening properly. The main thing is just letting the wheel do the work and you putting very little pressure on the wheel and making certain not to overheat the blade.

And a fair amount of practice of course. ;)

[Chadd 916]

The spinner system will make it significantly easier to sharpen skates. It removes one of the biggest hurdles for most people and that is dressing the wheel properly. Once you then figure out how to make sure you have the blade centered on the wheel, you're more than halfway home. The rest is just experience.

[VakarLajos 5]

The spinner system will make it significantly easier to sharpen skates. It removes one of the biggest hurdles for most people and that is dressing the wheel properly. Once you then figure out how to make sure you have the blade centered on the wheel, you're more than halfway home. The rest is just experience.

Are you able to crossgrind at all on the Blackstone portables?

i'd be too scared to sharpen my own skates. I"m assuming you need to know how to , to operate a portable one? or do you place your skates in some sort of vice, and voila it gets sharpened?

for the most part it's just a smaller version of a regular machine. If you know how to sharpen on a regular machine you can sharpen on a portable. You just have to adjust to differences like limited counter space.

[Chadd 916]

No crossgrind, unless they developed a new model since the show. 99.99999% of people will never have to crossgrind a skate on a home machine.

[VakarLajos 5]

True, I just like having the option as I'm in a situation where if I need to get a large chunk ground out then the finishing stone isn't going to cut it. Taking a bunch of extra steel is another option that I'll use, but the option of being able to crossgrind is one I like to keep open.

[habsfan87 0]

I used to sharpen my skates on a homemade one, not many rad's to choose from and there was alot of setup going from skate to skate but it worked good for me. I'd be interested down the road getting one of my own, it'd be a good investment for sure.

[Chadd 916]

True, I just like having the option as I'm in a situation where if I need to get a large chunk ground out then the finishing stone isn't going to cut it. Taking a bunch of extra steel is another option that I'll use, but the option of being able to crossgrind is one I like to keep open.

As often as you need it, just go to the nearest shop and pay them $10. If you really want to go old school, bust out the bench grinder.

[Powerfibers 8]

Thanks guys. Any info is appreciated. I will keep my eyes peeled for the new model to appear, and maybe call them this week.

[VakarLajos 5]

True, I just like having the option as I'm in a situation where if I need to get a large chunk ground out then the finishing stone isn't going to cut it. Taking a bunch of extra steel is another option that I'll use, but the option of being able to crossgrind is one I like to keep open.

As often as you need it, just go to the nearest shop and pay them $10. If you really want to go old school, bust out the bench grinder.

Seeing as how I run the shop, it's not about money.

[Chadd 916]

True, I just like having the option as I'm in a situation where if I need to get a large chunk ground out then the finishing stone isn't going to cut it. Taking a bunch of extra steel is another option that I'll use, but the option of being able to crossgrind is one I like to keep open.

As often as you need it, just go to the nearest shop and pay them $10. If you really want to go old school, bust out the bench grinder.

Seeing as how I run the shop, it's not about money.

Then spending anyting on a sharpener for home is pretty much a waste, but hey do whatever makes you feel good.

[VakarLajos 5]

True, I just like having the option as I'm in a situation where if I need to get a large chunk ground out then the finishing stone isn't going to cut it. Taking a bunch of extra steel is another option that I'll use, but the option of being able to crossgrind is one I like to keep open.

As often as you need it, just go to the nearest shop and pay them $10. If you really want to go old school, bust out the bench grinder.

Seeing as how I run the shop, it's not about money.

Then spending anyting on a sharpener for home is pretty much a waste, but hey do whatever makes you feel good.

I wouldn't be purchasing it. The team would.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

Okay, ok...

He's going to have two machines - the "home" version isn't good for a team setting. He will also have the same version but with a beefed-up motor for team use.

[VakarLajos 5]

then add another one so I can be like, "Yeah, I've got three sharpening machines, what of it?"

[Powerfibers 8]

Talked to Steve today, nice guy. Sounds like a good deal for me doing a few pairs a week at home.

[Chadd 916]

Talked to Steve today, nice guy.

Very nice guy, one of the people I look forward to seeing every year at the show.

[epstud74 24]

Are the hand held sharpeners you see on the bench more for cleaning up the edges of nicks etc and so on rather than actual sharpening?

[Chadd 916]

Are the hand held sharpeners you see on the bench more for cleaning up the edges of nicks etc and so on rather than actual sharpening?

I would avoid any handheld other than a stone.

[epstud74 24]

Well I know that. I've never actually used one, but you see them around all the time. I'm not exactly sure what their purpose really is.

[Chadd 916]

Well I know that. I've never actually used one, but you see them around all the time. I'm not exactly sure what their purpose really is.

They're for people who are too cheap to get their skates sharpened on a regular basis.

[Powerfibers 8]

Well I know that. I've never actually used one, but you see them around all the time. I'm not exactly sure what their purpose really is.

They're for people who are too cheap to get their skates sharpened on a regular basis.

Absolutely. I know nothing about skate sharpening, but I know from woodworking and making hand planed bamboo rods (which are a bear to cut by hand) that a swipe or two across hardened steel won't do squat. It may knock off a burr or two, but it won't actually establish much of a hollow. It will just polish what already is or isn't there.