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[zoiDman]

It should be. In the US, tubing size is based on the actual OD. Pipe sizes are determined by the nominal ID of the standard pipe schedule - which doesn't sound like a useful description, at all.

Yeah... I Kinda cracks Me up when I think of the Hodge Podge of Measuring Systems we use.

OD on some and ID on others. 2-x-4's that Aren't 2"-x-4". Or even the same size as what I bought when I was younger. Wires that get Smaller as the Gauge gets Bigger. And Don't even get me started on Nails.

LOL

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

Was in a hurry (as I am now lol) so didn't give specifics. Has nothing to do with plumbing BTW. There's a reason want to use a pipe cutter over a saw or cut wheel. I need a straight clean cut with minimal debris.

Sure, $10 is small, but I vowed to never do plumbing work again so if it doesn't work it would be a total waste of $10, and money is tight here, as per usual.

Will try to update at a later time with pics.

 

[kas122461]

Was in a hurry (as I am now lol) so didn't give specifics. Has nothing to do with plumbing BTW. There's a reason want to use a pipe cutter over a saw or cut wheel. I need a straight clean cut with minimal debris.

Sure, $10 is small, but I vowed to never do plumbing work again so if it doesn't work it would be a total waste of $10, and money is tight here, as per usual.

Will try to update at a later time with pics.

I know that Ridgid tool company sells a version of that cutter you linked to, and they do make a cutter wheel that is made just for stainless. the normal wheels are just for softer tubing. My .

KAS

 

[Bronze]

Yeah... I Kinda cracks Me up when I think of the Hodge Podge of Measuring Systems we use.

OD on some and ID on others. 2-x-4's that Aren't 2"-x-4". Or even the same size as what I bought when I was younger. Wires that get Smaller as the Gauge gets Bigger. And Don't even get me started on Nails.

LOL

Not to mention the Imperial system. Them British are funny people, aint they?

 

[CMD-Ky]

Not to mention the Imperial system. Them British are funny people, aint they?

Thus, we ran them out.

 

[CMD-Ky]

I wish I could sharpen a knife properly, all I seem to do is wear the blade down. Can I get a hand and some advice?

 

[Bronze]

I wish I could sharpen a knife properly, all I seem to do is wear the blade down. Can I get a hand and some advice?

What is your current sharpening tool of choice?

 

[hittman]

I wish I could sharpen a knife properly, all I seem to do is wear the blade down. Can I get a hand and some advice?

I keep one of these in my toolbox at work to sharpen my pocket knife. So easy to do. Just drag the blade through the slot that holds two small stones at the right angle. It usually only takes a few pulls to get a knife sharp again.

Dottie Co L.h. KS1 Blade Sharpeners | Crescent Electric Supply Company (cesco.com)

 

[Bronze]

I keep one of these in my toolbox at work to sharpen my pocket knife. So easy to do. Just drag the blade through the slot that holds two small stones at the right angle. It usually only takes a few pulls to get a knife sharp again.

Dottie Co L.h. KS1 Blade Sharpeners | Crescent Electric Supply Company (cesco.com)

I use a similar sharpener for down and dirty sharpening. Takes no skill but does a decent job. A bit back I bought a whetstone for hand sharpening. Once you get the rhythm it's not too hard and leaves a fantastic edge.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F35XBTS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

What helps is a couple strokes on a steel before using it. Straightens the edge.
https://www.amazon.com/Utopia-Kitch...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

 

[zoiDman]

I wish I could sharpen a knife properly, all I seem to do is wear the blade down. Can I get a hand and some advice?

On Many Knifes, as you move Farther and Farther into the Edge, the Blade becomes Thicker and Thicker. So the Edge Angle can become more Blunt.

I like to use a "V" Style Carbide Sharpener. Because they maintain a Constant Angle. Even if the Knife is Way Out of Whack.

https://www.amazon.com/AccuSharp-04...5109827&sprefix=carbide+knife,aps,117&sr=8-56

https://www.amazon.com/Samurai-Shar...=carbide+knife+sharpener+shark,aps,108&sr=8-1

And once the Knife is Sharp, it only takes about Three Swipes to Re-Sharpen it.

 

[UncLeJunkLe]

The proper answer's going to depend on what type of knives you're talking about. If you're just talking about regular old poor man's kitchen knives, I just use an electric knife sharpener. This is the one I have and it works great for me.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IUWM/

 

[zoiDman]

BTW - Speaking of Knives...

Can't pass up a chance to Mention My All Time Favorite EDC.



Perfect Size. Perfect Balance/Weight. And Most of All, a Perfect Price.

https://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-Stonewashed-Glass-Filled-Reversible-Pocketclip/dp/B00AU6NSFI

 

[CMD-Ky]

Thank you all, I knew that if I needed an answer, this was the place to come.

 

[LAwaters]

I use a similar sharpener for down and dirty sharpening. Takes no skill but does a decent job. A bit back I bought a whetstone for hand sharpening. Once you get the rhythm it's not too hard and leaves a fantastic edge.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F35XBTS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

What helps is a couple strokes on a steel before using it. Straightens the edge.
https://www.amazon.com/Utopia-Kitchen-Steel-Knife-Sharpening/dp/B071FC4GYN/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=201KOZ8U0DDT9&keywords=sharpening+steel&qid=1645110417&s=home-garden&sprefix=sharpening+steel,garden,74&sr=1-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyODZVSEJGNzFHRUZTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzg0OTQxMkJIUERGSklPQVM4OCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTY2NjAxVldFUUZTQUkzUTUzJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Agree on the whetstone. Tried mine for the first time recently on very dull kitchen knives. Surprisingly easy and worked really well.

 

[Nermal]

I like to use a "V" Style Carbide Sharpener. Because they maintain a Constant Angle. Even if the Knife is Way Out of Whack.

That's what I use (Spyderco) which use triangular stones. It makes it easier to maintain that constant angle, which is very important.

 

[CMD-Ky]

What is your current sharpening tool of choice?

I have an old 'diamond' stone around 5" x 2". At one time I was fairly good with it but in my dotage, I think that I may not have the control over that angle and pressure. I haven't done a good job in quite a while.
I gave up on my mower blades and take them to a farm shop near by. I used to use an electric bench grinder but my blades showed the horror of using unskilled labor.

 

[Bronze]

I have an old 'diamond' stone around 5" x 2". At one time I was fairly good with it but in my dotage, I think that I may not have the control over that angle and pressure. I haven't done a good job in quite a while.
I gave up on my mower blades and take them to a farm shop near by. I used to use an electric bench grinder but my blades showed the horror of using unskilled labor.

I understand. Sadly.

 

[Brewdawg1181]

I use a similar sharpener for down and dirty sharpening. Takes no skill but does a decent job. A bit back I bought a whetstone for hand sharpening. Once you get the rhythm it's not too hard and leaves a fantastic edge.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F35XBTS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

What helps is a couple strokes on a steel before using it. Straightens the edge.
https://www.amazon.com/Utopia-Kitchen-Steel-Knife-Sharpening/dp/B071FC4GYN/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=201KOZ8U0DDT9&keywords=sharpening+steel&qid=1645110417&s=home-garden&sprefix=sharpening+steel,garden,74&sr=1-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyODZVSEJGNzFHRUZTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzg0OTQxMkJIUERGSklPQVM4OCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTY2NjAxVldFUUZTQUkzUTUzJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

I got a similar one about a year ago....looks like I paid quite a few extra $$ for a nice bamboo stand.
https://www.amazon.com/Sharp-Pebble-Sharpening-Waterstone-Whetstone/dp/B01FZZUL30?ref_=ast_sto_dp
After watching a bunch of tutorial vids & practicing (I had zero sharpening skill), I've gotten better with it, but it takes a lot of practice and patience. If you're off by even a degree or two on some strokes, you'll round the edge somewhat. I finally got to where I can sharpen my 37 year old Henckels (wedding present) to easily slice paper if I'm careful.

But I wish I'd gotten the Spyderco like @Nermal suggested (I was too cheap). Or better yet, one of these:
https://wasabi-knives.com/collections/wasabi-most-wanted/products/wasabi-ruixin-pro-knife-sharpener

I've thought about building a simple jig to slide my stone over a clamped blade on my workbench, to keep it at a constant angle, but never got around to it. Shouldn't be hard though. And I've learned that more important than a perfect 20 degree angle is a consistently angled stroke. And one of these jigs makes sure even us less than perfectly coordinated people can repeat a stroke. Or with a Spyderco, you only have to worry about keeping the blade vertical, so it's easier than using a stone on a horizontal surface and guaging your angle.

 

[Bronze]

I got a similar one about a year ago....looks like I paid quite a few extra $$ for a nice bamboo stand.
https://www.amazon.com/Sharp-Pebble-Sharpening-Waterstone-Whetstone/dp/B01FZZUL30?ref_=ast_sto_dp
After watching a bunch of tutorial vids & practicing (I had zero sharpening skill), I've gotten better with it, but it takes a lot of practice and patience. If you're off by even a degree or two on some strokes, you'll round the edge somewhat. I finally got to where I can sharpen my 37 year old Henckels (wedding present) to easily slice paper if I'm careful.

But I wish I'd gotten the Spyderco like @Nermal suggested (I was too cheap). Or better yet, one of these:
https://wasabi-knives.com/collections/wasabi-most-wanted/products/wasabi-ruixin-pro-knife-sharpener

I've thought about building a simple jig to slide my stone over a clamped blade on my workbench, to keep it at a constant angle, but never got around to it. Shouldn't be hard though. And I've learned that more important than a perfect 20 degree angle is a consistently angled stroke. And one of these jigs makes sure even us less than perfectly coordinated people can repeat a stroke. Or with a Spyderco, you only have to worry about keeping the blade vertical, so it's easier than using a stone on a horizontal surface and guaging your angle.

I believe my stone kit had a cheater thingy in it that attaches to the knife to maintain the angle. Works fairly well once you get used to it.

That bamboo one would be nice if you intend to keep it on your counter.

 

[rob33]

I wish I could sharpen a knife properly, all I seem to do is wear the blade down. Can I get a hand and some advice?

I guess I sharpened so many tools, knife sharpening which is an different angle than tools my muscle memory just reverts back and gives a poor result. After trying several sharpeners, a few already mentioned here I ran across this one a couple years ago, and love it, the con is it's a little pricey. The result is once your knife is sharp a couple strokes brings the edge back to like a new knife.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WIN6SYY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Since I got mine there have been knock offs and similar designs at cheaper prices but mine has held up well.