Install Hub Fastener onto
drive shaft.
Remember:
Counter-clockwise to
tighten, clockwise to
loosen.
Belt Information
Grit:
P120 Grit | Extra Coarse
Norax SG
Size:
Use:
Blade Repair
Best Techniques
Be mindful that accommodations will need to be made for every blade
such as thumb studs, pocket clips, blade profile or handle design. Test
run the blade through the process on both bevels without power first
to ensure accommodations can be made before sharpening.
Do not over-tension belt or it may negatively affect belt
tracking. If Over-Tension Mark is visible, lower tension.
Use a clamp to secure to work bench.
During heavy grinding, do not over-heat the blade.
Masking tape can protect blade from scratching during sharpening.
Use a practice knife to learn.
Push in and turn tensioner clockwise to install / uninstall belt.
Turn Tensioner
Push Tensioner in
to lock into position
Grit:
X65 Grit | Coarse
Norax 65µ
Size:
Use:
Shape
Over-Tension Mark
Release Tensioner
once belt is in place.
Included 1" X 18" belts are listed below.
Replacement Belt Kits (WSSAKO81115) are available at select retailers and WorkSharpTools.com.
For reference, belts are equivalent to: X65 (P220) | X22 (P1000) | X4 (P3000).
Grit:
X22 Grit | Medium
Norax 22µ
Size:
Use:
Sharpen
Position belt at the very start of the edge with motor off.
Follow the curve of the knife when sharpening for best results.
Sharpening Process:
Factory
Most knives are
flat ground and
have a smaller
bevel height or
surface area.
Use tracking knob to center belt on pulley.
Grit:
X4 Grit | Fine
Grit:
Norax 4µ
Size:
Size:
Use:
Hone
Use:
In Process
Continue to Next Grit
Re-sharpening to
Sharpen until a
a lower angle
burr is raised
and a convex
before switching
grind takes time.
to a finer grit belt.
Burr
12000 Grit | Extra Fine
SiC 1µ
Strop