Knife sharpener - Wusthof whetstone

Custom made for my Wusthof whetstone (ref 704773), here is my sharpening device !

Inspired by some i found here, i made my own, according to my tastes and needs.

I purchased the stone online on knivesandtools (24€ + shipping) , very happy with it, but wanted to be more precise while sharpening my knives, so ... here it is.

Stone sizing : 150mm x 50mm x 24.5mm

Tube used : 10mm aluminium (pretty close to 3/8 inch)

Bolts used : M5 (and the nuts fits tightly, no need to glue them) and small wood screws for stone holder.

Magnet used : 10mm wide, 2mm thick. (a bit tricky to fit them, but once in place they won't move.)

You'll find two "angle parts", 20 and 25°.

It'll help you calibrate the device for the angle needed.

(Knives are usually sharpened between 17 and 25°, depending on the origin and need of sharpness. The thinner the angle, the sharper it gets, but wear faster)

I uploaded all the STL files, as well as the assembled part : don't print it !

You wouldn't be able to use it ...but could be helpfull to help you figure out how to make it work.

Feel free to ask anything, i'd gladly help !

And ... please, don't forget to wet your stone before using it.

It's a whetstone, it's designed to be used with water. Not dry.

If you ain't sure, have a look online, there is lots and lots of informations on the process !

Cheers !

[UPDATE]

Following request, i added a 35x25mm stone holder !

[UPDATE]

• A bit of clean up in the files / names, should be easier now.
• Added a 17° angle calibration part
• Updated the two slider parts, after mine failed. I made a larger hole, so it's easier to use; and made the parts sturdier.
• I added a small 8mm hand knob, to use with M5 hex screw. This way, i can adjust the height of the slider, and the retainer,without tools.

Cheers !

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

Prusa

Printer: 

i3 MK2S

Rafts:

Doesn't Matter

Supports: 

No

Resolution:

200 u00b5m

Infill: 

Variable

Notes:

I printed it with variable infill, 20% for the first 2mm, then 8% for the rest, and again 20% for the last 4mm. rnI made this because of the holes in the big part; and s3d didn't manage it well.rnrnPrinted in black PLA, on my i3 mk2s, great result.rnUsed raft, but i don't think it's mandatory.rnEverything can be printed without supports.

Post-Printing

Category: Kitchen & Dining