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WEN BG4270T 10-Inch Wet/Dry Sharpening System
$199.62 Price as of Oct 30, 5:56 PM · Details
A water-cooled 10-inch wet stone and a leather strop wheel that sharpen and hone chisels and plane irons at a steady angle without overheating the edge.
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Highlights
- Features a 10-inch 220 grit sharpening stone and an 8-inch leather-stropping wheel
- Reverse the rotational direction with the simple flip of a switch
- 115 RPM provides maximum precision during sharpening
- Universal jig support allows for compatibility with a wide variety of accessories, including the WEN 42704B Sharpening Kit
- Includes an onboard carrying handle, an angle guide, a honing compound, an adjustable water reservoir, and a jig for sharpening chisels and planer blades
What we like
- Water cooling protects the steel’s temper
- Leather strop wheel polishes the edge
- Jig for chisels and plane irons included
Watch out for
- Slow for reshaping badly damaged edges
- Setup and jigs take practice
A water-cooled 10-inch wet stone and a leather strop wheel that sharpen and hone chisels and plane irons at a steady angle without overheating the edge.
| Stone | 10 in, 220 grit |
|---|---|
| Strop | 8 in leather wheel |
| Speed | 115 RPM |
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