$199.99
The Work Sharp® 3000 wood tool sharpener let's you monitor stock removal from above with the "see-through" wheel while a large port provides access from underneath. This works exceptionally well for sharpening large turning tools quickly and efficiently while also providing a means to...
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The Work Sharp® 3000 wood tool sharpener let's you monitor stock removal from above with the "see-through" wheel while a large port provides access from underneath. This works exceptionally well for sharpening large turning tools quickly and efficiently while also providing a means to sharpen and hone carving tools, especially the smaller profiles that require a more delicate touch. This is an air cooled, dry sharpening system that uses maintenance free 150mm tempered glass wheels to which you adhere PSA abrasives. Slotted "see-through" wheel allows for fast and precise sharpening of carving and lathe tools.
The precise and repeatable sharpening port enables sharpening of 20, 25, 30, and 35 degree angle chisels and plane irons up to 2" wide. No jigs are needed; just select angle and sharpen. Lapping abrasive in the sharpening port increases burr removal and speeds sharpening. The rigid bevel angle settings and skew cam provide precise positioning of the sharpening port. Bevel and skew geometry are not affected by wheel diameter, chisel size, or complex user setup. Forced air-cooling and the sharpening port heat sink allow for higher material removal rates without affecting the steel temper. It allows for quick reshaping of a new or damaged chisel, and fast honing of a micro bevel. The precise bevel angles are set in the sharpening port, not in a fixture or jig, so switching between angles is simple and fast. No re-calibration is required for changing wheel diameter or tool size. Coarse grind for rapid shaping and then micro-fine hone all in one port. The Work Sharp 3000 comes with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and the following accessories: 2 tempered float glass wheels, a "see-through" slotted wheel, top tool rest, crepe stick, and PSA abrasive kit.
Features:
- Sharpening port enables you to select desired bevel angle and sharpen precise, repeatable angles of 20°, 25°, 30° and 35° for chisels and plane irons up to 2" wide
- No jigs are needed; just select angle and sharpen
- Slotted "see-through" wheel
- No re-calibration is required for changing wheel diameter or tool size
- Coarse grind for rapid shaping and then micro-fine hone all in one port
- Sharpening port lapping surface features "plunge-pull" sharpening technique
- Sharpening port abrasive increases burr removal and speeds sharpening
- Adjustable top tool rest makes freehand sharpening easier and more precise
- Skew cam adjustment controls bevel-edge for squareness
- Air cooled, dry sharpening system
- 150mm tempered glass wheels
- With bench mounting tabs for easy installation to benchtop
- Industrial grade power connection switch with safety lockout
- Model Number: WS3000
- Motor: 110V, 1/5 HP motor with 580 RPM wheel speed (gear reduced)
- Wheel Speed: 580 RPM
- Weight: 16 lb
- Construction: Cast-aluminum top; sheet metal housing; impact and vibration-resistant tool-grade plastic base
- Power Cord: 6' (grounded)
- (1) Work Sharp 3000 Sharpening Unit
- (2) Tempered Glass Wheels
- (1) See-through slotted wheel for underside sharpening of carving and lathe tools
- (1) Top tool rest for easy freehand sharpening of larger tools
- (1) Crepe stick for cleaning abrasives
- (1) PSA abrasive kit (150mm to be adhered to glass wheels: P120 ceramic oxide, P400 aluminum oxide, P1000 aluminum oxide, Micro-Mesh™ 3600 honing abrasive; slotted abrasive kit with P80, P400 and P1200); and 2" x 2" abrasive P400 ceramic oxide for the heat sink/lapping surface
- 2 Year manufacturer's warranty
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The Work Sharp 3000 wood tool sharpener let’s you monitor stock removal from above with the “see-through” wheel while a large port provides access from underneath. This works exceptionally well for sharpening large turning tools quickly and efficiently while also providing a means to sharpen and hone carving tools, especially the smaller profiles that require a more delicate touch.
Reviews
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Consistency counts
Consistency is what I think this product provides. It's about as complicated as a pencil sharpener and it gives a very good and repeatable edge. First chisel I sharpened was an old beater I use if I'm afraid of hitting a nail or something. I think I found it somewhere. It took about 15 minutes to turn it into a decent bench chisel. One caution: if you have chisels you've sharpened by another method the initial rough sharpening may take a while as the tool regrinds to it's set angle. That won't affect the subsequent finer grades of sharpening or future resharpenings. Just that first pass on the coarse grit.
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I was skeptical, but this is a damn good tool.
I'd been debating this purchase for almost two years. I hate sharpening tools and have gotten ok to good at sharpening with diamond stones and water stones, but I'm still not great at it. Woodcraft was having a special which included a free leather honing wheel, so I broke down and decided to buy the Worksharp 3000. Today, I spent several hours learning and using the tool. I sharpened 12 chisels (two different sets of bench chisels) and 2 plane irons. It took me about 3 hours to go through things. I would say that once I got the hang of it, it's way faster and better than I had been doing with stones. As my stones had been done by hand before, they were close to a 25 degree bevel, but enough off that it took a while to clean up the bevel to 25 degrees. Once that was done, it was a snap to finish going through the finer grits on the wheels. I would say the leather honing wheel is not worth buying, especially if you already have a leather strop. Just do it by hand and be done with it. Hey, at least I have an extra "free" glass wheel out of it. I might get the mesh backed 6000 grit wheel. All of my newly sharpened tools cut so much better than they did yesterday, so I'm giving this tool 5 stars for ease of use and overall functionality. I just don't see spending money on the honing wheel.
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2 yrs After Purchase Review
I've had my WS 3000 for years now. Before ordering, invest a couple hours at least to understand the basics of sharpening -- as easy as this machine makes sharpening, you will save yourself A LOT of frustration. Cull through to the legit YouTube videos made by experienced professionals that go over foundational sharpening & honing. Also, know the metal types of your tools - usually a Google search away. Not all blade materials are created equal. For example, a shoulder plane blade holds one of the sharpest blades in the shop. But, it is also probably made of a most brittle metal and will need attention more often. Another tidbit, never sharpen your chissels on a grinder (even slow speed grinder), at least your good ones. You can get away with hastening of a bevel regrind. Again, Youtube videos can explain at least the 3 most common metals. Also, consider the total cost of ownership. For me it was worth buying extra glass wheels to dedicate to certain grits used most and additional leather stropping wheels to dedicate to honing compounds - course (not to be confused with sandpaper "course'), medium and fine. The 'eraser' material is super inexpensive and lasts a while. I think I've still got a tiny bit of the one that came with the machine. There are a few accessories (not cheap) you need to properly sharpen lathe tools and wide plane blades. Well worth getting for multiple reasons. Although not super expensive, they are definitely worth getting. Mainly for easy and repeatable sharpening. Again, add it all up and compare your total cost vs the Tormek. Don't be hypnotized by the rapid in and out action shown on promo videos. Or the see-through sharpening feature. These are nice. And useful. But... it's bringing the background onto center stage. It's good for quick touch-ups on specific blades. If used all the time, it quickly wears away the tiny portion of your hard earned sandpaper. Using it exclusively touches the blade to the same small part of your sandpaper. Imagin throwing away a new full sheet of sandpaper when the folded section is worn. Get the jigs to sharpen on TOP. Go to YouTube and search "Stumpy Nubs & Sharpening". Although sponsored and biased, he has a number of great techniques and tips that will help. Last, my only complaint (-1/2 star) is how much time it takes to one, flatten the back side of chisels, plane irons, and the like; two the time it takes to grind a new bevel. Not things you do often but nevertheless an issue. This is an absolute must for a professionally sharpened blade. For these tasks, I've supplemented my sharpening station. Bottom line, this is an Awesome machine to have as part of my sharpening station. I stop short of saying it's a 'complete' sharpening solution. It will do 95% of what I need it to, which is a very strong A grade. I would recommend this to anyone who doesn't enjoy sharpening - pro or hobbyist. Let's face it, sharpening often won't get done when it needs if it's a hassle, inconvenient, interruption, or all three. (The guys at my local Woodcraft have one open on the floor that gets used frequently. That's a strong statement.)
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Awesome
I use this to sharpen and hone carving gouges. It is so much faster than using stones to sharpen gouges and because the machine is doing the work, I can focus on keeping the angle correct. I bought this about a month ago and it’s performed wonderfully so far. Highly recommended for anyone who needs to sharpen gouges and wants to spend their time using their tools instead of sharpening their tools.
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Not Often Does A Product Exceed Expectations
Easy to use and gives flawless results. I thought I'd go with a jig and stones, but when I compared costs the 3000 won out. Best value and remarkable performance. My tools have never been this sharp, even out of the box.
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worth every penny
I was introduced to the WorkSharp 3000 by a professional furniture maker who has 40-50 years experience. He told me it would be a purchase I wouldn't regret. Man was he right. Minimal time to set up the sharpener, quick work of the most damaged blades and scary sharp results. I'll be recommending this to every woodworker I know!
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Great sharpener for the woodworker
I bought this tool primaraily to sharpen corrugated knives for my molding machine. Those knives are sharpened on the flat (not the profile)and doing this by hand on a piece of granite and sandpaper takes a unbelievable amount of time. This tool really speeds the process up. It is fantastic for sharpening chisels and plane irons. Precise, perfectly sharpened edges that are as good as a professional sharpening service.
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Great Product, lots of flexibility
This is a great unit to get started with sharpening. My primary use is for sharpening turning tools. With the added tool bar and Tormek jigs my bowl gouges have never been so sharp. Versatile for lots of things. Some limitations - size and some angles can be tough to cut. Overall very happy with this purchase
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Great Product, lots of flexibility
This is a great unit to get started with sharpening. My primary use is for sharpening turning tools. With the added tool bar and Tormek jigs my bowl gouges have never been so sharp. Versatile for lots of things. Some limitations - size and some angles can be tough to cut. Overall very happy with this purchase
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Excellent for keeping tools sharp.
I use this to keep my cutting tools sharp. I believe that the sharper the tool is the safer it is to use. Dull tools are an accident waiting to happen.
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sorry I waited so long to get one
Great addition to the shop. The slotted disks are good for finishing and it's easy enough to make your own set up on the glass wheels.
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Does a nice job
The Worksharp is easy to use and does a great job sharpening chisels. Other tools can be sharpened on it using its tool rest, but it's not nearly as easy without additional jigs and accessories. I really like that it uses standard PSA sanding discs that can be picked up anywhere. If it were more versatile out of the box I would have given it 5 stars.
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Makes Irons & Chisels "Scary Sharp"
Makes sharpening hand tools easy & efficient
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Awesome!
This is a great product! I "rescued" 10 chisels from the trash pile in less than an hour!!!!
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Fast sharpening, some issues...
I was very pleased with the WorkSharp 3000 with honing the bevel of a chisel, however I had quite a few issues with flattening the backs of smaller chisels. Even flattening the back of a plane iron, I had inconsistent results unless I started the machine after I placed the plane iron on the wheel and turned the machine off before I removed the plane iron. I have reverted back to using my sharpening stones for plane irons and the backs of the chisels, but am using the WS3000 for the chisel bevel - which works great.
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buy it you won't regret it
easy and effective
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work sharp 3000
sharpening chisels and knifes. saves me time to work tools.
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Great Sharp edges
I've had problems getting sharp planes and chisels. This is the answer. Quick and all inclusive sharpening system. IT WORKS. No guess work.
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Work Sharp 3000
Great product! didnt realize how far off from 90 the angles were on my chisel until i threw them on here! took maybe 20 minutes and had them all sharpened! puts a really nice edge in it, real sharp. Great customer service from woodcraft too! one of the little rubber feet werent on it when i got it, callerd them, i was on the phone for 2 minutes and 38 seconds with them, and got off and had an email saying they were sending it to me, free of charge, and i got it three days later. Cannot complain! Great service, great product.
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work sharp 3000
Got today works great sharpped some chisels ruined by someone on a grinder, they are almost like new.
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Works for me
Just got it. Busy and don't take the time to fool around with wet stones for my woodworking tools. This works for me. First time I've had really sharp chisels in years. Forgot what it's like. Sharpened six chisels and three plane irons in 20 minutes. I bought the guide table for it, I'm sure that's a plus. Don't know about getting more abrasives, etc. The angle is a little off in the guide chute, so I'll have to adjust that someday, when I get the time for it. Read the book before you waste abrasives.
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Truly Amazing Product
I was a bit skeptical about purchasing this system, I have a bad experience with their Drill Doctor products and really thought long and hard about spending 200 on a system that might not only waste my $$$ but more importantly my time...... Boy do I regret not buying this sooner. I was tired of spending 7-9$ each on sharpening my bench chisels and only getting "utility sharp" and you know, I was about to buy the stones ,and start sharpening that way. I am glad to report that with very little practice, in about 2 hours, I sharpened about 50 chisels of all sizes to a perfection that I have never before experienced. Every professional woodworker must, and I mean MUST own this tool. It's quality is surpassed only by it's ease of use...... Sure I could have spent a lot less and perhaps gotten the same results (after what I'm told is a huge learning curve), but I am sure in the end I would have sprung for the WS3000 anyways. Dad always told me "The Cheap Person Always Pays Twice" Thanks! "Yankee" Mike
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Good investment.
Fantastic for putting an ultra sharp edge on chisels... and relative to other methods its quick and accurate! I can tune up my chisels in a few minutes so they're always sharp! Good investment.
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Absolutely the best investment I've made
despite the cost of this tool... I had enough chisels that needed sharpening stacked up, so I got it. I haven't changed any of the abrasive discs, but am on about my 30th chisel. I will caution those who get this to keep the pads clean with the supplied rubber block (I have a bigger one I use on my belt sander). Keeping them clean will prolong the life of each pad. I love love love the ability to see the edge being sharpened. I was able to hone my gouges well... a friend's gouges as precisely as required. I can see where having a shaky hand would cause problems... the tool rest under is a bit cumbersome, and I usually just hold my chisels to the edge by hand with a moderate amount of pressure. I've also clamped this to a small piece of plywood that I clamp to my bench when I need to mount it solid. The only real major drawback to me is the amount of metal dust produced (kind of the point though). I put a rare earth magnet at the back to help cut down on that and keep it vacuumed up as well. It's really only an issue with the most aggressive pads. The performance of this tool negates all the cons I put in my review... I just want to provide an informed review. I absolutely love this thing! I would recommend this to a friend, but due to the cost, they just bring me all their chisels to sharpen!
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Great tool to start sharpening
This machine works great. I have never sharpened a chisel before, I always asked my brother to do it, and I was able to restore a beat up old chisel in minutes. The primary con I noticed is that the machine is lightweight - which is nice in most respects - but when sharpening, it moves around unless clamped or fastened. The accessories are a little pricey too, but I still have my eye on the wide blade attachment.
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Great way to sharpen
I've tried waterstones, sandpaper on glass, they all work OK, but the Work Sharp is quick and easy. I sharpened all of my chisels, a couple of plane blades and even a draw knife with excellent results.
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My husband loves it
I'm glad I got this for my husband. He is shapening things up a storm.
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Easy Perfect Edge ... given time.
This tool works wonders on putting a sharp edge on things. However if you are going to change the PRIMARY BEVEL angle on anything, it's gonna take a little while.
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Best sharpening tool I have ever used
I would like to see an attachment for sharpening planer blades. I have never had sharper chisels and plane irons, nor have I sharpened a blade so easily.
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easiest & most accurate way to sharpen
The most foolproof way to get a truely sharp tool and the easiest way to maintain the correct bevel. The only minor problem, if you can call it that, is: After prolonged use the knob that holds the disks on gets hard to loosen.
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Works as advertised, but is that enough?
Sharpening is a wide open subject. I thought this would help me with the majority of my sharpening needs, but it comes up short here and there. For smaller chisels, the holder simply will not hold the blade perpindicular to the wheel. Larger blades are difficult to align even with the attachment. The pads are not cheap. I am finding that a hollow ground is important to me and my tools. I have come full circle and now get better results and quicker results with water stones. It was simply a matter of learning how to sharpen. The Worksharp seemed to offer a modern easy way out, but it really doesn't. Perhaps the more expensive Tormak is truly the out of the box solution, but at twice the price.
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Excellent system!
I have used many different sharpening systems in the past but this is hands down the best. I highly recommend this product.
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GREAT TOOL FOR THE MONEY
I like the repeatibility of the bevel angle and the tool does everything from light grinding to fine honing.
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Work Sharp 3000 Delivers
Once the tool is set up - which consists of applying the supplied abrasives to the glass discs - sharpening chisels and planes is straightforward. Even if you chose the wrong pre-set for the chisel angle, which I did, recovery is easy. I turned snaggle-toothed former-chisels back into razor-sharp woodworking tools in minutes. In my view, any tool where you forget how much you spent the first time you use the tool is worthy. This tool is worthy.
