- How accurate is EdgeTune?
Very accurate, assuming you start with a flat base and follow
the instructions. The ceramic grinding stone surface must be fully
dressed for squareness and concentricity for the sharpest edge.
The bevel angle glide strips have a thickness tolerance of only
±3%, and the overall bevel angle tolerance is ±
1/20°. Even the pros could not detect such a slight variation!
- Will the grinding stone damage or remove too much edge material?
No. The EdgeTune bracket uses spring-loaded guides that guard
against uneven or excessive edge grinds...all that is required are
smooth, gentle strokes of the tool along the edge (ie, simply
let the tool do the work). The ceramic stone is a very fine 220
grit (like fine emery cloth) and removes only a few thousandths
of an inch per pass...significantly less material removal than
a sharp hand file. The ceramic stone also has extremely low heat
generation, preventing any edge steel material tempering.
- How long do the ceramic stones last?
It depends on the edge condition. A heavily rusted edge will
require more passes and subsequent dressings. The ceramic stone
was chosen not just for its precise grind but also for its durability.
Rotary tools that have "wobble" (ie: lateral shaft movement)
will wear out stones much faster.
Tip 1: As the stone wears on side edge grinds, loosen
the collet and shift stone height to a “fresh” surface.
This will minimize frequency of dressing.
Typical stone usage is 2 edge grinds per ski/board before
re-dressing. Shifting the stone height once before re-dressing
doubles stone life. The ceramic stones will last for approx.
10 dressings = 20 snowboards / 10 pairs of skis per stone
(assuming 1 stone height shift). EdgeTune ships standard with
3 stones. More stones are available, with quantity discounts
for high volume tuners.
Tip 2: As the stone diameter wears down, keep these for
side edge grinds only as a very small diameter will not be sufficient
to engage the full width of the base edge. Use a full diameter
stone for the base edge grinds only. Side edge grinding will be
more common than base edge grinding because a quick side edge
grind “touch up” will re-sharpen the edge, while repeated
base edge grinds should be minimized as they will affect the base
flatness.
- What rotary tools are compatible with EdgeTune™?
Black & Decker™ RTX and Dremel™ (Craftsman).
These are the popular models that have a US threaded bezel for
screw-on accessories like a flex shaft. European and Asian rotary
tools with metric threads (like Clarke, Yeyi and several others)
are not compatible at this time.
- I already have a Dremel. Is it available as a kit only?
Yes. Dremels work great with EdgeTune, especially the variable
speed corded models. Watch for a new Dremel lithium-ion cordless
model 8000 that EdgeTune will be testing soon. Rotary power tools
should be rated 25,000 RPM or higher. Go to Buy
to see the kit contents.
- Is EdgeTune affiliated with Black & Decker or Dremel?
No. EdgeTune, Inc. has no business affiliation with any rotary
tool manufacturer. We simply buy and re-sell their products untouched
in their original packaging. All rotary tool manufacturer warranty
and service needs must follow the guidelines included in their
instructions.
- Where can I buy this product?
Both the complete EdgeTune Complete package and
the EdgeTune kit are available through this
site.
- Where do I go if I’ve got a problem?
If the problem is with the rotary tool, follow the instructions
that came with the tool. For all other problems, please e-mail
us at service@edgetune.com
