Alright, finally got myself a 12" contact wheel.
Curious if some of your more accomplished makers could help me out with the concept. I see some people just pull the blade across the wheel(edge up) and then pull the handle towards themselves when they hit the belly of the blade. Others I have seen move the knife so the edge is always perpendicular to the wheel.
I realize this is probably more of a 3m vs norton, personal preference but would love to hear some of your thoughts.
With a 12" wheel obviously I am going for a higher more subdued hollow then a deeper more contrasted hollow of say a 6 or 8" wheel.
I wish I would have gotten this wheel first. Its so quiet and makes profiling much more enjoyable then with my flat platen
Thanks for your time guys.
Curious if some of your more accomplished makers could help me out with the concept. I see some people just pull the blade across the wheel(edge up) and then pull the handle towards themselves when they hit the belly of the blade. Others I have seen move the knife so the edge is always perpendicular to the wheel.
I realize this is probably more of a 3m vs norton, personal preference but would love to hear some of your thoughts.
With a 12" wheel obviously I am going for a higher more subdued hollow then a deeper more contrasted hollow of say a 6 or 8" wheel.
I wish I would have gotten this wheel first. Its so quiet and makes profiling much more enjoyable then with my flat platen
Thanks for your time guys.