 The Sharp Shop Machine The Sharp Shop Machine is a professional knife sharpening system superior to other machines on the market. Here are some of the features that makes it superior to others.
Belt Centering lever is under the wood deck.
The motor is wired to run counter clockwise (CCW). The belt will be moving away from you and away from the edge of the knife.  Step #1 uses course 120 grit ceramic metal working belt, pictured on the left. Step #2 uses fine 600 grit silicon carbide belt, pictured center. Step #3 uses felt buffing belt, pictured right. A NOTE ABOUT HEAT All grinding methods create heat. If the blade gets so hot that the metal changes color, you have damaged the blade. The heaviest grinding is done with the course belt. If this belt is worn, you will need to apply more pressure and will create more heat. The course belt is the belt you will need to replace most often. In some severe cases, you might even need to use a 60 grit ceramic belt. A 60 grit belt is used for repairing broken blade tips, or when making custom knives to get the first bevel correct. This belt removes metal much faster, and should be used with caution to prevent removing too much blade material.
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