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- Page 1 The Ultimate Sharpening System For all your sharpening needs • Patented angle setter guarantees repeatability • Quick change abrasive belts for speed and accuracy • Pivots for operator comfort • Sharpening accessories and kits available PROUDLY MADE IN SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Page 2: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
The Robert Sorby ProEdge Sharpening System Thank you for purchasing the Robert Sorby ProEdge sharpening system, it has been designed using hundreds of years of tool manufacturing experience. The simple set-up and operation of the ProEdge makes sharpening tools a pleasure and gives the woodworker great satisfaction in achieving a perfect sharp edge every time. - Page 3 WARNING GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with All grounded, cord-connected tools: insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding conductor.
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Page 4: Residual Hazards
WARNING WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust necktie’s, rings, bracelets, or other jewellery which may get mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses. -
Page 5: Technical Details
Technical Details Motor: 1/2hp Belt Width: 2” Belt Speed 1400ft (440m) per minute to achieve the best results from your system, please familiarise yourself with all of its parts and accessories. Side guard Abrasive sharpening belt Back plate Spine T-bar screw Jig location slot Tool platform T-bar screw... -
Page 6: Preparing For Use
Preparing for use Using the Angle Setter The unique Angle Setter allows the large tool platform to be set at any angle. The angle selection pin in the 4th hole from the top, setting the tool platform at 45 degrees (45˚) If a pre-set angle is required, for example 45 If a non pre-set angle is required, wind the angle degrees (45˚), place the captive spanner over the... - Page 7 Tilting the Sharpening Belt Assembly To assist in sharpening tools the ProEdge has a very useful feature in that the sharpening belt assembly can be angled backwards to allow for a much more comfortable position when sharpening at shallow angles. - This is done by loosening the two screws by a quarter of a turn, next to the drive pulley and gently moving the belt assembly to your desired...
- Page 8 Jigs, Accessories & Belts A full list of all the accessories and sharpening belts is on the back page of this booklet. All the accessories are available from Robert Sorby stockists. Abrasive Belts - Aluminium Oxide, Zirconium, Ceramic, Trizact & Diamond...
- Page 9 Woodturning Short Tool Platform ProSet WPESPC WPROSET A useful table for sharpening tools Achieve a consistent bevel angle on anyfingernail bowl and spindle gouge when with short blades used in conjunction with the fingernail profile arm Woodworking Knives Woodworking Chisel Jig Woodworkers Square Guide Knife Sharpening Jigs WPESQ...
- Page 10 Sharpening Accessory Kits Woodturning Sharpening Accessory Kit (WPEWTKIT) Woodworking Sharpening Accessory Kit (WPEWWKIT) Knife Sharpening Accessory Kit (WPEKNIFEKIT)
- Page 11 Firstly ensure the electric wall socket is switched off and remove the plug to ensure personal safety Remove the two Robert Sorby t-bar screws from the belt assembly and remove the guard. Lift the belt release lever and pull it towards the front of the system.
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Page 12: Using The Accessories
Using the Accessories The relevant jigs fit into the slot of the tool platform. This allows the jig to move freely so that all of the sharpening belts can be utilised. Sharpening a Skew Chisel The skew chisel needs to be extremely sharp to work correctly and safely, using the Skew Jig (WPESKEW) makes this achievable in seconds. - Page 13 The Standard Gouge Jig (WPEVB) allows the gouge to sit in the same position and allows it to roll in a constant axis giving a single faced bevel. Set the angle setter to the recommended Robert Sorby 45˚ for gouge sharpening and lock into place with the locking lever.
- Page 14 Sharpening Fingernail Profile Bowl & Spindle Gouges Sharpening a fingernail profile bowl or spindle gouge can be one of the most difficult jobs for any woodturner. The Fingernail Profile Kit (WPEFPKIT) will produce a fingernail profile on any spindle or bowl gouge from a 1/4”...
- Page 15 This is a simple and convenient way to maintain a good cutting edge while keeping the cutter attached to its respective tool. Using the ProEdge and the Cutter Holder (W472), allows cutters from the Robert Sorby Multi-tipped Hollowing tool (RS200KT), the Hollowmaster (RS230KT) and the Micro Shear Scraper (868H) to be sharpened around the profile, giving a consistent crisp edge whilst maintaining the original shape of the cutter.
- Page 16 Woodturning Tool Bevel & Clearance Angles The diagrams on this page show details of the angles and profiles supplied on Robert Sorby tools. The images are broken into four sections from left to right. 1. A general view Spindle Roughing Gouge 2.
- Page 17 Honing Tools SAFETY - The abrasive belt should be removed (see page 11) before using the honing wheel to reduce the number of moving parts. Ensure the electric wall socket is switched off to ensure personal safety. Ideal for honing the bevels and flutes of carving chisels and many other tools, the rubberised abrasive honing wheel (WPEBOND) can be shaped to suit the tool to be sharpened.
- Page 18 Polishing Tools & Wooden Projects SAFETY - The abrasive belt should be removed (see page 11) before using the buffing mop to reduce moving parts. Ensure the electric wall socket is switched off and the plug is removed to ensure personal safety. Fitting the Pigtail Mandrel and Mop (WPEBUFFKIT) Unscrew and remove the two t-bar screws and remove the side guard from the belt assembly, then remove the belt as described on page 11.
- Page 19 The Robert Sorby Knife Sharpening Jig The Robert Sorby Knife Sharpening Jigs (Small PEKJIGS & Large PEKJIGL) will enable the sharpening of carving, hunting, pocket and everyday kitchen knives. There are two models available each consisting of a new back plate with a raised wear plate attached, a universal arm and a choice of either a small or a large knife holder.
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Page 20: Parts List
For all the latest tools and products, visit our website: www.robert-sorby.co.uk For more details on additional accessories as well as replacement and additional sharpening belts, contact your local stockist or Robert Sorby. Robert Sorby Ltd, Atlas Way, Atlas North, Sheffield S4 7QQ, England.
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