Preparing Stropping Wheel - Grizzly T32720 Owner's Manual

5. Rest workpiece against tool rest with sharp-
ened edge pointing away from you (see
Figure 25).
6. Perform grinding operation on grinding area
indicated in Figure 25.
Figure 25. Example of properly grinding with
wheel rotation.
Preparing
Stropping Wheel
The leather stropping wheel on the Model T32720
can be used to obtain a razor sharp edge on
many tools. Before use, the stropping wheel must
be properly prepared to obtain the best results
and prevent the wheel from wearing prematurely.
Items Needed
Light Machine Oil............................... As Needed
Abrasive Stropping Paste .................. As Needed
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To prepare stropping wheel:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Install tool rest in horizontal mounts as shown
in Figure 26.
Tool Rest
Figure 26. Tool rest installed in horizontal
3. Evenly apply light machine oil to leather
wheel. Wheel should be coated but not
dripping.
4. Apply thin coat of abrasive honing paste to
leather wheel. Turn wheel by hand while
applying to distribute.
5. Connect machine to power.
6. Turn machine ON and distribute paste until
even.
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7. Perform stropping operation.
Note: Repeat this procedure whenever you
notice a drop in sharpening performance of
the stropping wheel.
Horizontal Mounts
mounts.
Model T32720 (Mfd. Since 06/21)