204 sharpening question.....

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KBR
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204 sharpening question.....

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I just recently got myself a machete (18&quot<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> for yard work, but in my opinion it needs a sharper edge. I was wondering if any of you out there could give me some sharpening tips with the 204. I've had mine for about a month now, but have only used it on knives up to 7".

Any input is appreciated.



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Wow! That's a looong machete dude! I use the medium grit on my machetes free-hand. They give an excellent edge, but you'll need a bit of pracitising to get it right! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

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Thanks samo. Duh!!! I hadn't even thought about using those stones in freehand.

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I've placed the 204 base upside down in a vise, wrapped with a cloth of course. Then place the two medium stones in the slots on the bottom of the base.

A bit easier, for me at least, to maintain a consistent angle. Plus, with both stones, you'll have a bit more stability for that angle.

It's amazing what that little 204 can do. Sal and company sure provided enough flexibility in that product.

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*heh-heh!* The 204 is simply AWES<img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>ME!

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