Overview

Knife Angle Setter

Per Ericson (Perra on the Tormek forum) posted a nicely manufactured device for easily setting the angle for sharpening knives. He graciously posted the instructions, and I am putting a link to them below.

This jig is really great as it allows for identifying the specific angle to be ground when using of the Tormek KJ-45 Centering Jig. This is significantly simpler than using the WM-200 AngleMaster.

Usage Notes

Steps for using this jig:

1. Attach the knife to the KJ-45 Centering Jig.
2. Set the grindstone's diameter on the Knife Angle Setter.
3. Select the angle to be ground on the knife. Set this on the Knife Angle Setter. Note: this is in degrees per side (the bevel angle {β}, not the included angle {α}).
4. Set the T-cube on the Knife Angle Setter so that it aligns to the knife's projection.
5. Use the Knife Angle Setter to set the USB's height.

Notes on Making One

Per Ericson (Perra on the Tormek forum) posted these instructions:

• Knife Angle Setting Tool W32 Instructions
• Knife Angle Setting Tool W32 Pictures