Work Sharp™ WS3000 Tool Sharpener and Accessories

Air-cooled, dry sharpening system eliminates the mess of a wet system and delivers higher material removal rates without affecting the steel temper. Compare to sharpening systems that cost $100 more! Unique design allows for fast and easy reshaping of new or damaged chisels and planes (up to 2" wide), and fast honing of a micro bevel. Bevel angles are adjustable and are set in the sharpening port — not in a fixture or jig — so switching between angles is simple and fast. With maintenance-free tempered glass grinding wheel.

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The Work Sharp is simple to use. Just set the adjustable angle and sharpen. No calibration is required for changing wheel diameter, and there’s no need to change between fixtures, grade wheels, or move from machine to hand sharpening to achieve a razor-sharp edge. Coarse grinding for rapid shaping and micro-fine honing is in one port!

The system’s repeatability allows you to sharpen multiple tools at any combination of angles and abrasive type without extra setup.
Routed airflow and heat sink system keeps tools cool without the mess of a wet system.
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.
Powerful 1/5 HP motor with 580 RPM wheel speed.
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.
T-slot mounting system lets you mount the top tool rest and other accessories.
150mm tempered glass grinding wheel provides a maintenance-free, always flat and true grinding surface on which to adhere PSA abrasives.
Skew cam adjustment controls bevel-edge for squareness.
With bench mounting tabs for easy installation to benchtop.
Industrial grade power connection switch with safety lockout.
Grounded 6-foot power cord.
Cast-aluminum top; sheet metal housing; impact and vibration- resistant tool-grade plastic base.

Includes:

Work Sharp unit
Two tempered glass wheels
See-through slotted wheel for underside sharpening of carving and lathe tools
Top tool rest for easy freehand sharpening of larger tools
Crepe stick for cleaning abrasives
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.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES :

24706 - Wide Blade Attachment
Put razor-sharp edges on blades up to 3" wide with this essential attachment.

25589 - Leather Hone
For honing a mirror finish on tools. Includes a 150mm tempered glass wheel, premium leather honing disk and chromium oxide honing compound.

23128 - 150mm Tempered Glass Wheel
For applying PSA abrasives. Allows you to expand your Work Sharp’s PSA abrasive selection, or serve as a direct replacement.

27084 - Slotted See-Through Wheel
Makes sharpening carving and lathe tools faster, easier and more precise. Slots in the wheel allow you to “see through” it so you can see the cutting edge as it is being sharpened.

24801 - Coarse Abrasive Kit
Includes two pieces of 150mm P80, two 150mm P120, three 150mm P220, and two 2" P400 sharpening port lapping abrasive.

24974 - Fine Abrasive Kit
Includes the following PSA abrasives: four pieces of 150mm P80, two 150mm P1000, and two 2" P400 sharpening port lapping abrasive.

28396 - Slotted Abrasive Kit
Includes the following premium slotted PSA abrasives: one 150mm P80, two 150mm P400, two 150mm P1200, and one Micro-Mesh 3600.

22569 - Micro-Mesh Honing Kit
Includes the following premium PSA abrasives: one 150mm 3600, one 150mm 6000.

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Work Sharp™ WS3000 Tool Sharpener and Accessories

Average Rating:

(4.6)
(46 customer reviews)
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1) Submitted by Joe Peake, from Cocoa, FLORIDA on 1/15/2010

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I've only had this sharpner for two days and I have sharpened just about every tool I have to include several knives. I put a razer edge on all my knives and I can even shave with my chisels. I'm very impressed with this product and have recommended to several friends. I started out with a delta veraible speed grinder, but was not impressed with it at all. This system cost me about $60 more, but was well worth it. I showed my neighbor how sharp I was getting my tools and he brought over six or seven knives and a pair of sissers to sharpen. He was really impressed with the WS 3000. Thanks for providing me a great tool. If you could have a design that would enable you to sharpen router bits, that would be great. I have been doing wood carvings for about 38 years and this is the best sharpening system I have ever used.

2) Submitted by Roger Rizkalla, from Tijeras, NM on 3/18/2009

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Like many others, my "tried-n-true" methods of chisel sharpening were marginal at best. I didn't know just how meager my efforts were until after I purchased the Work Sharp 3000. The instructions are excellent. The materials are 1st class and the product delivers as stated. My so-so sharp chisels took on a mirror finish and I even added a micro-bevel just for grins!
The only thing I would add is a larger table to facilitate knife and scissor sharpening. Also, the leather hone seems to work ok..I'm still working with it. I'm not much of a block plane guy, but after sharpening my planes, I have a whole new outlook! Thanks again.

3) Submitted by Mark Henry, from York, PA on 1/16/2009

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I have used the Work Sharp WS 3000 to sharpen two chisels that were so dull and nicked up that a miracle was required to get them back into working order. The miracle was the WS 3000. Easy to use and the results are wonderful. My chisels were never this sharp.
The only thing I would change with the WS 3000 is a longer ramp to make the chisels more stable while sharpening.

4) Submitted by J. Johansen, from South Sioux City, NE on 1/11/2009

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I love the Worksharp WS 3000. You cannot beat it for sharpening plane blades, chisels, and lathe and carving tools. A big improvement would be a reversible motor so knives and scissors could be sharpened.

5) Submitted by Ken Long, from Warner, OK on 1/8/2009

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I have been looking for a way to sharpen my wood lathe tools. You would not believe how hard it is to find something that is easy and quick. I have used stones, grinders, and files with not much luck. this unit works. I also have sharpened my chisels and the edge looks better than new. they also work better than they did when I bought them. I sharpen my knives with a wet stone. it seams to work the best. but as far as my wood lathe, this is the ticket. I have been working with wood since i was in the 7th grade of school and I am 50 years old now. Trust me this is the item to buy if you are going to sharpen chisels or gouges. Be sure to get the see through plates. I have not had to purchase extra sharpening pads yet so I cant tell you how hard these will be to get. Most of the tools i have are Craftsman and I dont know if they sell them or I will have to order through Rockler. This item works.

6) Submitted by Peter Ricciardi, from Kapaa, HI on 1/5/2009

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The new wide blade attachment is a great addition to a really fine sharpening system. It speeds up sharpening process and makes want to stay on top of keeping a good edge on your tools.

7) Submitted by David Morrison, from Sixes, OR on 7/29/2008

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I am relatively new to woodworking, etc. and have been struggling for several years to figure out a way of keeping my tools sharp. I have tried several different methods with varying degrees of success, but this one works!
My chisels were no longer square, but the WorkSharp has been getting them more and more square the more I sharpen them (they were pretty bad.). I have been able to sharpen other tools, such as knives, axes, etc. It is no longer a chore to sharpen things and when you get done they are sharp. I will grant you that doing knives is trickier than chisels and planes, but it is still very doable. The tool is well worth it.

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Work Sharp™ WS3000 Tool Sharpener and Accessories

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Work Sharp™ WS3000 Tool Sharpener and Accessories