Diamond plates for Worksharp

[Tim Sherwood]

I recently bought some diamond coated disks for my worksharp. I was really surprised at how well they work. They cut faster and run much cooler that the abrasive disks I have been using. The disks are pretty thin metal, so they need a back-up plate. I used spray glue to stick them to the worksharp glass plates. I using three grits: 400, 1200 and 3000. Considering their reasonable cost , around $15, I'm happy not to have to cut my own sandpaper any more.

 

[PeteM]

I like that idea. Where did you get them?

 

[riggsp]

I use the same diamond plates on my Worksharp, and I think they work much better than the sandpaper discs.

 

[McRabbet]

I did the same thing for my Worksharp over 5 years ago -- the disks are available on smile.Amazon.com

 

[Tim Sherwood]

Yep I got them on the A smile. There are several suppliers at different price points. Mine are a brand called Joiner. I'm not convinced they are the best ones. A corner of a chisel caught at the wrong angle and scraped the diamond coating off in a narrow gouge. Is that common?

 

[McRabbet]

Tim,

I never damaged or marred the surface of mine. They still do a great job after several years of use (I do clean them after each use). Mine are made by a company called Kent Blades. I paid $12.40 each back in 2015 but they have gone up about $5.

 

[Tim Sherwood]

Thanks Rob.

 

[golfdad]

Thanks for the. tip folks

 

[bbrown]

I asked a friend (Alexander Grabovetskiy from FL) who's a pro carver. Thought I'd share his reply....

Hi Bill.
I use CBN disks from woodturners wonders. They are really good and a lot more expansive.

CBN Discs for Work Sharp

woodturnerswonders.com

I know about those disks and probably should buy and try it.
I could even apply those disks to 10mm mfd.
Here is a link to $12 per piece
https://amzn.to/3l546FG

 

[tvrgeek]

I recently bought some diamond coated disks for my worksharp. I was really surprised at how well they work. They cut faster and run much cooler that the abrasive disks I have been using. The disks are pretty thin metal, so they need a back-up plate. I used spray glue to stick them to the worksharp glass plates. I using three grits: 400, 1200 and 3000. Considering their reasonable cost , around $15, I'm happy not to have to cut my own sandpaper any more.

Where? I have only seen the expensive ones. ME WANT.

 

[Martin Roper]

Interesting video:

 

[tvrgeek]

Is this any of the 6 inch disks?

 

[Martin Roper]

Is this any of the 6 inch disks?

If you're referring to the video, he has a list with links on his web site.

 

[tvrgeek]

WS holes are 13/32 but I guess 1/2 inch will do. So trying a 1000 and a 2000 to see how they work. WorkSharp disks aren't even silicon carbide. Went looking for 600, 1200 and 2000 PSA disks, but only found hook and loop. Up to $20 now.

 

[tvrgeek]

Oh, I see yo have to glue them down,. so hole size is irrelevant.