Quote Originally Posted by Ram48 View Post
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I am about to build my own dedicated tungsten sharpener. using a trim router as a power supply. The router holds a 1/4 arbor and like the online idea I am following. I plan to use a 2 1/2" ro-lok system. what is the best grit and type of abrasive to use for tungsten?
Hey Ram, Do a search on my thread entitled something like "my $19.98 tungsten sharpener" (don't exactly got it, but it's in here. Here's a pic of what I did. Maybe you could get an arbor to fit the HF $9.99 diamond saw sharpening set wheel to fit your router motor. But first, a few words of caution: 1.those roloc discs are designed to have a different type of pressure exerted on them to stay put, like typically against a somewhat flat surface. 2.My limited knowledge of router motors has me at a disadvantage, but I believe they spin at 15-20,000 rpm...that's whizzin'! 3. roloc SANDING abrasives are almost universally aluminum oxide (the scotchbrite discs are typically silicon carbide), not the best choice for the application, but lotsa guys do it! 4. once it's fired up, and you start sharpening your tungsten, I see it cutting through the paper, making a 2"od x 1-7/8" id miniture, sharp-edged frisbee coming off the arbor at 20,000 rpm. with an unknown destiny. Please take no offense at this post, as without ideas, there's no innovation, just make sure the kids and the dog aren't in the vicinity on 1st fire up. Please keep us posted.