08-10-2017, 01:05 AM
Thanks for all of the encouragement, you guys have been great!
I agree that I can't detect a difference of 20 (or more) grams when using a tool (with the possible exception of carving tools - and it's carving tools that are behind much of my motivation to better learn to sharpen), but now that I can measure the difference, it suddenly matters to me (I'm compulsively compulsive). Since I occasionally sharpen knives, and often do it freehand, I'm trying to figure them out as somewhat of a stepping-stone to carving tools (though knives may actually be more difficult - I frankly don't know, other than they're difficult for me). But yeah, chisels and planes are easy to sharpen, and not that critical of an edge; I'm sure under 200 is usually fine for most tasks.
BTW, I don't like the clips much, but with carving gouges and other curved blades, the fixture doesn't work (can't fit the blade in the slot), which is the only reason (and time) I'm using them.
Anyhow, I'll take the advice both you and Ken have given me, gain some experience, and keep on learning. I really do love the PT50, the feedback is life-changing for the sharpening process. (I have the PT50A, btw, so can be extremely anal about overthinking.)
Oh, and as to " How does velocity impact the testing? What about media tension, temperature, etc.?" - All great questions! <g> Add to that slant, angle, side-motion, and so on - now we're talking!
I agree that I can't detect a difference of 20 (or more) grams when using a tool (with the possible exception of carving tools - and it's carving tools that are behind much of my motivation to better learn to sharpen), but now that I can measure the difference, it suddenly matters to me (I'm compulsively compulsive). Since I occasionally sharpen knives, and often do it freehand, I'm trying to figure them out as somewhat of a stepping-stone to carving tools (though knives may actually be more difficult - I frankly don't know, other than they're difficult for me). But yeah, chisels and planes are easy to sharpen, and not that critical of an edge; I'm sure under 200 is usually fine for most tasks.
BTW, I don't like the clips much, but with carving gouges and other curved blades, the fixture doesn't work (can't fit the blade in the slot), which is the only reason (and time) I'm using them.
Anyhow, I'll take the advice both you and Ken have given me, gain some experience, and keep on learning. I really do love the PT50, the feedback is life-changing for the sharpening process. (I have the PT50A, btw, so can be extremely anal about overthinking.)
Oh, and as to " How does velocity impact the testing? What about media tension, temperature, etc.?" - All great questions! <g> Add to that slant, angle, side-motion, and so on - now we're talking!