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Veritas Mk.II Power Sharpening System


The Veritas Mk.II power sharpening system lets you sharpen your hand tools quickly and repeatably. Keen edges can be achieved in a matter of minutes, and the system is so easy to use that excellent results are possible by someone who has little sharpening experience.


The Veritas Mk.II power sharpening turntable set up with an abrasive disc and the tool rest.


Set-Up


There are three basic elements to setting up the sharpening system before you begin sharpening. Familiarize yourself with these before using the machine.

  1. Install the platter with the appropriate abrasive on the turntable (see summary table for details).

  2. Set the tool guide to the desired bevel angle (Photo 1).

  3. Mount the tool to be sharpened to the tool holder using the blade-setting jig to set the blade projection (Photos 2 & 3).

Summary of the Combination of Platters and Abrasives
Platter Abrasive Use
4mm 180µ (80x) Creating primary bevel; removing edge damage
4mm 100µ (150x) Polishing primary bevel; re-honing a good edge
3mm 40µ (320x) Lapping the back (non-bevelled face); removing the burr on the back
3mm 9µ (1200x) Final lapping of the back; creating the micro-bevel
3mm Chromium oxide compound & thin cotton fabric Buffing or honing the micro-bevel (this optional step must be done on the left side of the turntable)

A close-up view of the graduated tool rest post of the Veritas Mk.II power sharpening system.

Photo 1 – Move the post up and down until it is registered in the desired primary bevel angle detent.


A plane blade secured in the blade holder of the Veritas Mk.II power sharpening system.

Photo 2 – Butt the edge of the blade against the tool holder for squareness.


A plane blade held in the Mk.II power sharpening blade holder and placed on the blade-setting jig.

Photo 3 – Use the registration jig to mount the blade in the tool holder.

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