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Hi happy_budah, The reason they say you can't sharpen them is because there was no easy way to do it and, if you throw them away they get to sell you another set of blades. I have sharpened several disposable sets and re-used them. The purpose behind the indexing planers was to make it easy for the craftsman to change planer knives. That is a great relief to most woodworkers becuase they can be a pain to change if you haven't done it very often. If you plane alot of ruff-cut lumber, refurbish used lumber, or harvest small hardwood logs, you're going to go through alot of knives. Like my friend Brian who was on his sixth set of knives at $160.00 per set, it was costing him more for knives than buying already finished lumber. woodworkersparadise.com in Texas has been experimenting with my sharpening jig and have been video taping their results. Go on-line and ask them what they think of my sharpener. They sell them as well. Thank you for offering your knives for me to experiment with. You are the first Lumberjock out 1,356 views that has offered. I'll contact you through your email where I can teach you about the virtues of honing your knives before using them. I've been working on a how to video for my own website. Thanks, Deulen
 
Just to be fair I have a set of SHARPENED ( By the duelen system )Planner knivs now and they are nice and sharp. I cam post the video of how it was done If any are interested. Just wanted to say that i am very satisfied with the results.
 
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yes, it worked great. just glued some 240 and 600 grit paper to a 2ft long slab of granite and a few runs across each gave me a nice edge. I also used the ones that were sharpened for me and there was no difference from the "new sharp" blades that i bought. there was just a review in one of the woodworking magazines on them and they were one of their favorite new items
 
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Hey Buddah, I'm glad my jig works well for you. You mentioned a review in one of the woodworking magazines. I'd like to read it. Wood Magazine (550,000 circulation) is featuring a tool review of my jigs in their September/October issue that hits the newsstands August 24th. I'm also planning on attending the A.W.F.S. Fair in Las Vegas in July 20-23. If I go I'll be at the Woodcraft booth #4863. Thanks, Dan
 
Now the only thing left unanswered is…..

Does Alistair taste the bitter taste of his own sweaty foot in his mouth??

Hahahaha…. sorry it just had to be said…. It is kinda like one of those under dog stories…. guy comes on here, new to the forum, and, to no fault of his own, posts his "review" of his "own" product in the "wrong" spot (which is all left up to interpretation). An old timer, who posts thousands of times and obviously reveres himself as a "leader" or "elder" LJ. calls him out and basically smears him and his product. A product that he, Dan, obviously put a TON of blood sweat and tears into…. and then Dan goes on to make, presumably, lots of money and notoriety for his product!! BAM… quintessentially rubbing his sweet success in the face of those smug LJ's who doubted him…. Most of all, Alistair.

I Believe its a classic Shakespearean Tale of Turmoil and Conquest…

But I'm just a Woodworker…. so what do I know…
 
JimiThing, Thank you for all of the kind comments. When I first came to LJ I was disappointed by the negative response of a few. In life you can meet a lot of nice people that just make it fun to be alive. Then BAM!!!! one person destroys that great feeling with negative input if you let them. I try to realize that they are just very unhappy themselves. If they were happy they wouldn't treat others that way. You mentioned lots of money, noteriety, blood, sweat, and tears. It's all true except the money. I nearly lost my cars and home trying to make a go of it with this tool. The retail market leaves the manufacturer (me) with approx. 50% of the profit after expenses. A 1' piece of brass costs around $8.00 today. My 6" jig retails for $50.00 minus 25.00 for retail minus $8.00 for brass for a profit of $17.00. We still have to buy the hardwood, Stainless steel set screws w/wrench, DVDs, packaging, shipping etc.. There is still overhead and oh yeah! There's labor cost (if you want to make a profit). If I wasn't so hard headed I would buy a cheaper version from China. But I'm an American, who buys American, and hires American. I'm proud to be able to make these fine tools with my name on it and someday might show a profit. I expect to by the middle of 2012. It is rapidly growing in popularity and so far 100% positive feedback, even from "Wood" and "Shop notes" Magazines who gave me a five star review. My tools are carried by Woodcraft and soon will be carried by Rockler and many others. All in all, "Life is Good". From now until Christmas LJs can get my tools at 10% off from my website. You have to call directly at 360-573-0305 and mention Lumberjocks. I'm probably going to get in trouble again for not knowing or taking the time to know the rules but, I'm happy. Happy Holidays to all, Dan
 
I just bought Duelen's jig. I bought the 12" model and intend on using in on my old Rockwell 4" jointer knives and my Delta 12 1/2" planer with the disposable knives. My concern with my planer knives is at what point will the knives have to be replaced due to loss of steel at the knive's edge (reducing the width of the knife). I don't know that Delta publishes any specs on how wide the knife must be to be operated safely.

Anybody know this answer?
 
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