- How accurate is EdgeTune™ Pro?
Very accurate, assuming you start with a flat base and follow
the instructions. The ceramic grinding top surface should be
dressed square.
The bevel angle glide strips have a thickness tolerance of only
±3%, and the overall bevel angle tolerance is ±
1/10°. Even the pros could not detect such a slight variation!
- Will the grinding stone damage or remove too much edge material?
No. The EdgeTune™ Pro bracket uses spring-loaded guides that guard
against uneven or excessive edge grinds...all that is required are
smooth, gentle strokes of the tool along the edge (ie, simply
let the tool do the work). The ceramic stone is a very fine #400
grit (like fine emery cloth) and removes only a few thousandths
of an inch per pass...significantly less material removal than
a sharp hand file. The ceramic stone also has extremely low heat
generation, preventing any edge steel material tempering.
- How long do the ceramic stones last?
The new EdgeTune™ Pro design provides extremely long stone
life. The kit includes 3 stones which should last for years.
- How does EdgeTune™ Pro compare with Verdonak Racing's
SnowGlide and Wintersteiger's DiscMan?
All 3 provide an excellent, smooth sharp edge superior to hand
filing. EdgeTune™ Pro has a finer grit, which provides less
striations (smoother surface finish) with less material removal
and less heat. This saves the edge material, and is ideal for
re-sharpening the edge without changing bevel angels
significantly. However, if changing bevel angles from 0 to 3°, 8 passes may be required (but how
often does this occur?) Competitor machines remove more material
and cost significantly more.
- What rotary tools are compatible with EdgeTune™ Pro?
Black & Decker™ RTX and Dremel™ (Craftsman).
These are the popular models that have a US threaded bezel for
screw-on accessories like a flex shaft. European and Asian rotary
tools with metric threads (like Clarke, Yeyi and several others)
are not compatible at this time.
- I already have a Dremel. Is it available as a kit only?
Yes. Dremels work great with EdgeTune™ Pro, especially the variable
speed corded models. Watch for a new Dremel lithium-ion cordless
model 8000 that EdgeTune will be testing soon. Rotary power tools
should be rated 25,000 RPM or higher. Go to Buy
to see the kit contents.
- Is EdgeTune affiliated with Black & Decker or Dremel?
No. EdgeTune, Inc. has no business affiliation with any rotary
tool manufacturer. We simply buy and re-sell their products untouched
in their original packaging. All rotary tool manufacturer warranty
and service needs must follow the guidelines included in their
instructions.
- Where can I buy this product?
Both the complete EdgeTune™ Pro Complete Package and
the EdgeTune™ Pro Kit are available through this
site.
- Where do I go if I’ve got a problem?
If the problem is with the rotary tool, follow the instructions
that came with the tool. For all other problems, please e-mail
us at service@edgetune.com
