Care and Safety Notes
Maintaining the CarBee-Sharp
The special carbide head of your CarBee-Sharp will give long service but, when desired, can itself be resharpened by rubbing both flat sides of the carbide head on a fine diamond hone.
When performing this sharpening operation on the carbide head remember to keep the diamond hone wetted with a small amount of water and apply pressure in such a way that the carbide head always remains down flat and in full contact with the surface of the diamond hone. The best method for this is to place the diamond hone on a solid backing surface such as the edge of a table top or bench and work the CarBee-Sharp down against it. [Fig. 18]
Fig. 18
If there is any damage to the V-profiles, then the sharpening process should be continued until the edges are once again free of nicks or chips. Excessive rehoning is not necessary nor desirable.
Safety Notes:
• Be especially careful hold your hands in safe positions when sharpening dangerous tools.
• Always maintain a good, slip-free hold on both the CarBee-Sharp as well as the tool you are sharpening. In addition, make sure that you are standing or sitting in a secure posture so as to avoid slipping or unexpected movements when performing any operations with the CarBee-Sharp.
• Never use the CarBee-Sharp if the multi-profile carbide head is has for any reason become significantly damaged, broken or loose.
• Never forget to wear proper eye protection when sharpening tools with brittle edges.
Important:
1) Do be aware that applying excessive pressure will not speed up the sharpening process and can even lead to deforming or damaging the edge you are working on. Slow and precise movements will produce the best results.
2) Never ‘slap’ the multi-carbide head of the CarBee-Sharp against the edges being sharpened. Doing so can result in damage either to the edge of the tool being sharpened and can also result in nicks or chips in the carbide of the CarBee-Sharp.
3) Avoid using the CarBee-Sharp on tool edges which are significantly chipped, damaged or cracked. The shock of hitting such imperfections during a sharpening stroke can damage the multi-profile carbide head. If you do decide to use the CarBee-Sharp on such damaged edges, exercise extreme care when passing the CarBee-Sharp over the damaged areas.