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Work Sharp Tool Sharpener, Model# WS3000

Item# 3353000
Work Sharp Tool Sharpener, Model# WS3000
Work Sharp Tool Sharpener, Model# WS3000

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Work Sharp Tool Sharpener, Model# WS3000

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  • Air-cooled dry sharpening system for chisels, plane irons, spoke shaves, carving tools, lathe tools
  • 1/5 HP motor
  • 150mm tempered glass grinding wheel
  • Sharpening port for precise repeatable bevel angles of 20°, 25°, 30° and 35° for chisels and plane irons up to 2in.W
  • Rigid bevel angle settings and skew cam provide precise positioning of the sharpening port

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Product Summary

Air-cooled dry sharpening system puts a precise cutting edge on chisels, plane irons, spoke shaves, carving tools, lathe tools and more — without the mess of a wet system. Use PSA-backed abrasives mounted to the tempered glass wheel for both coarse grinding and micro-honing. Sharpening port offers precise repeatability of commonly used angles for chisels and plane irons. Sharpener is fast and easy to use, with no jigs required. Powered by a strong 1/5 HP electric motor. U.S.A.

What's Included

  • (1) Work Sharp wood tool sharpener
  • (2) Glass wheels
  • (1) Slotted wheel
  • (1) Top knob
  • (1) Abrasive kit
  • (1) Crepe stick
  • (1) Top tool rest
  • (1) User's guide

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Features + Benefits

  • Air-cooled dry sharpening system for chisels, plane irons, spoke shaves, carving tools, lathe tools
  • 1/5 HP motor
  • 150mm tempered glass grinding wheel
  • Sharpening port for precise repeatable bevel angles of 20°, 25°, 30° and 35° for chisels and plane irons up to 2in.W
  • Rigid bevel angle settings and skew cam provide precise positioning of the sharpening port
  • Forced air cooling allows higher material removal rates without affecting the steel temper
  • Precise and repeatable 5° micro bevels
  • Slotted wheel allows you to "see through" to view cutting edge as it is sharpened
  • No jigs required; just select angle and sharpen
  • Combines coarse grinding and micro-fine honing in one port
  • Lapping abrasive in sharpening port increases burr removal and speeds sharpening
  • Adjustable top tool rest
  • T-slot mounting system
  • Tool has cast aluminum top, sheet metal housing, impact- and vibration-resistant plastic base

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

3353000

Brand

Work Sharp

Manufacturer's Warranty

24 months parts / 24 months labor

Ship Weight

39.0 LB

Speed (RPM)

580

Max. Speed

580 rpm

Angle Sharpening (deg.)

20–35
AttributeSpecification

Grit

3,600

Volts

115

Min. Sharpening Angle

20 °

Storage Type

None

Max. Sharpening Angle

35 °

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

10 x 6.5 x 7 in

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Questions & Answers

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  1. Will this sharpener sharpen lawnmower blades?

    1. yes just make sure you make 1 pass on one side and one pass on the other then cheack the balance by hanging it on a nail to see if it stoppos at random areas when you rpotate the blade.

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    2. yes it will sharpen lawn mower blades and it does an excellent job and your blades will cut so much better and do a fantastic job on your lawn.

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    3. This Work Sharp tool sharpener will sharpen lawnmower blades, just use the rest bar to help guide the blade.

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  2. Will this sharpen wood engraving tools?

    1. works really well for most fine tooling, i sharpen wood lathe tools of all shapes

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    2. This will sharpen wood carving and engraving tools.

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  3. does it sharpen v tools

    1. it should, i use mine for all types of different shaped tools for wood lathe

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    2. V tools are used for woodcarving and this tool sharpener can sharpen them just fine.

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  4. Will it sharpen 10" Kitchen Knifes

    1. Northern tool recommends a different item for sharpening knives. (My answer would have been "YES", but I stand corrected!

      "This item is designed to sharpen tools. See below for a great knife sharpener."

      FREE SHIPPING - Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener, Model# WSKTS
      4.8 out of 5(212)

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    2. This item is designed to sharpen tools. See below for a great knife sharpener.

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  5. can this be used to sharpen an ax or a machete?

    1. Yes. It shows you how in the DVD that comes with the unit.

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    2. Yes, the Work Sharp will work on a machete or ax blade, and has adjustable angle settings for a variety of different tools. Many accessory options available, see below.

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  6. What are the grits that are available, particulary the finest size.

    Work Sharp Tool Sharpenr Model # WS3000

    1. "Coarse" belt is P80, "Medium" belt is P220, "Fine" belt is 6000.

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    2. There is a fine media kit listed below. Also listed are some other media kits that are available as well.

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  7. Does it come with the wide blade attachment?

    The attachment is shown in the images on the webpage for this item, but is NOT mentioned as being included in the description.

    1 answer

    1. The wide blade attachment is not included with this tool sharpener. This attachment has been discontinued by the manufacturer.

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  8. Can it be used to sharpen Jointer and Planer blades effectively

    1 answer

    1. Yes, The Work Sharp Tool Sharpener will sharpen Jointer and Planer blades effectively.

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  9. Will it sharpen tungsten carbide tools

    1 answer

    1. It is possible for this tool sharpener to sharpen tungsten carbide tools using a diamond media.

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  10. Will the WS3000 sharpen all types of wood turning tools?

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    1. This item will sharpen all types of wood turning tools.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

24 months parts / 24 months labor

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