3d Printed Leading Edge Guided Sharpener Compatible with Sharp-Maker Stones

[Paraguy]

What a neat project! I've been eyeing a 3D printer for awhile now and I absolutely know what one of the first things that I'll be printing is!

Maybe :)

^ I say that only because I'd highly recommend starting off with easy stuff. Do some calibration cubes (and actually dial in your X, Y, Z). Make some simple things from Thingiverse, etc. Work on your slicer profiles to see what your works best for you and your printer. And when you go looking for help in the Facebook groups and people start telling what to use please, by all means, keep in mind that what works for them may not work for you. I see a lot of people get frustrated because they can't get filament to stick (I've never used any type of adhesive, tape, etc) or they have a lot of stringing, etc. It takes some experimenting and playing around to see what works for your printer and the brand/color of filament you're working with

This sharpener is easier to make than you might think. There are directions in the thingy verse file. I didnt have to reprint any parts.
I use a Anycubic Mega Zero 2.0 with a Creality glass plate. I use glue sticks for better adhesion and i use Cura slicing software.

I briefly looked at the files with 3D Builder and it doesn't look like there's anything too difficult. Maybe a few pieces that could use support. I'll make one at some point just to do it. It looks like a fun project. As I've mentioned, I already have a good system but I'm sure I have a friend or two who might like one of these

I have two of the Creality glass plates. One was a freebie from Creality. The other came with the used machine I bought. I used one for awhile but went back to other surfaces. Have you tried just a mirror tile? I've had really good luck using that. No glue needed. Just the right Z offset and temps.

BTW, I've been meaning to mention. If this sharpener can take any stone (such as ones without the edge pro base) you might want to consider getting some of the Moldmaster SiC stones from Congress Tools. I have a full set of 1" wide and 1/2" wide and I use them often

https://www.congresstools.com/catalog/c ... ory/?id=27

Thanks these look really good!

[Sharp Guy]

If you do make one id recommend using the magnets and not the clap.

My Hapstone V7 uses a magnetic base. So I'd likely go the same route with the 3D printed one