An angle guide is a tool that allows you to sharpen your knives with ease. It controls the sharpening angle so that you can make sure that each side is at a uniform bevel.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your knife or other tools, an angle guide is essential. Luckily, you can make one yourself without spending too much money.
Make a template
Using an angle guide is an effective way to sharpen your knives. It allows you to keep the sharpening angle uniform throughout the process and prevents injury from occurring due to misalignment.
When sharpening a knife, it’s important to use the correct angle so that you can create a smooth and consistent bevel. However, it’s also essential to remember that it will take some practice before you can master the proper technique.
A great way to do this is by creating your own knife sharpening jig. There are many plans available on the web that can help you make a functional yet inexpensive jig that will get the job done.
Cut the template
A template is a handy tool for sharpening knives. It helps ensure that all of the blade’s sides meet, which is necessary for a sharp edge.
To make a template, you will need a piece of paper and craft scissors. Trace a knife blade on the paper and cut it out.
The template should be a few inches longer than the actual blade of your knife. This will allow you to cut it out on a band saw or coping saw.
When cutting the template, take care not to cut into any of the handle’s curves. This will make it harder to rout the template onto the bar stock.
The guide can be used with any sharpening steel or honing rod to help achieve the right angle for each side of the blade. They come in four commonly used angles – 14, 16, 18 and 20 degrees.
Glue the template to a piece of wood
Using double-stick tape, glue the template to a piece of wood. The tape should be able to withstand the pressure from the template as you place it down, so be sure that the wood is free of sawdust or dirt before you begin.
This type of adhesive can also be used on metal parts, but make sure that the surface is clean and dry before you apply it. It’s better to use a good quality double-stick tape that is designed for the job rather than just any old glue that you might have around.
The cut takes place at a distance from the edge of the template, which is called the ‘offset’ and is calculated as follows: 1/2 (outside diameter of guide bush – cutter). When making the template it has to be made thick enough to give clearance to the bottom of the bush, but not too thick, because this reduces the maximum depth of cut.
Attach the template to the blade
An angle guide is an important part of knife sharpening because it keeps the sharpening angle uniform throughout the sharpening process. It attaches to the blade with several screws and is sold in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Using an angle guide makes sharpening your knives faster and more accurate because you can maintain a consistent sharpening angle without having to move the knife or tool around. It can also be helpful to use when sharpening knives that are difficult to handle.
Place the template on the blade of your knife and make sure that all of the screws are secure. This will help prevent injury during the sharpening process.
Select a sharpening angle that is appropriate for the blade of your knife. You can find this by measuring the knife’s side angles or by referring to an angle cube.