{"product_id":"knife-sharpening-tool-v2-1-from-cnckitchen-remix","title":"Knife Sharpening Tool v2.1 from CNCKitchen - Remix","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an improvement on CNCKitchen's Knife Sharpening Tool v2.1 to make it more accessible and easier to build. The original is found here \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:1274297\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eKnife Sharpening Tool V2.1 (with video) by CNCKitchen - Thingiverse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChanges\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original bill of materials had some mistakes and suboptimal choices, so I updated it with my changes and recommendations. I included McMaster-Carr links so that there is no ambiguity as to what is needed, but you can likely find equivalents or substitutes for cheaper. None of the links are affiliate links, it is simply what I would use as the best part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI created models to replace the 3 metal rods. While using metal rods (especially for the handle) is still recommended, this is cheaper and more accessible if you do not already have them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe knob was the incorrect size for the size bolt needed. I replaced it with a thumb screw or hex bolt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdded assembly instructions because the original video left some ambiguities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated a print profile and arranged models on build plates to save time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease post your versions and any improvements you think of!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBill of Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening Stones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BL6WBMZK?psc=1\u0026amp;ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eAmazon.com: IMAGE 10 Pcs Knife Sharpening Stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x M5, 20 mm long. Socket Head Screw\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZ axis clamp, longer length can work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcmaster.com\/91290A242\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.mcmaster.com\/91290A242\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3x M5 Hex Nut\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x for Z axis clamp, 1x for blade stay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcmaster.com\/90593A004\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.mcmaster.com\/90593A004\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x M3, 12 mm long, Socket Head Screw\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuide Body, longer length can work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcmaster.com\/91290A117\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.mcmaster.com\/91290A117\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x M3 Hex Nut\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuide Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcmaster.com\/90593A001\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.mcmaster.com\/90593A001\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x M6, 12mm long, Thumb Screw\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed for loosening mechanism to move Z axis up and down, longer works, other varieties work, can be a regular bolt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcmaster.com\/92545A183\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.mcmaster.com\/92545A183\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(optional) 1x M6 threaded insert \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ruthex-Threaded-Insert-M6x12-7-25pcs\/dp\/B09ZHBLGKM\/ref=sr_1_3?crid=33LFTR7AIMWI0\u0026amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2bkto2YjtzMrn4K4Um7mVj2ny-CY0P54QCX1Bpj223N-t2eNkyQVrCZrxlIGk-QMqkbniTM-SY2Wxt4FYN6tzJXR6eBN0DkUq0_9Cqh5OkIRAhMgVubv8U4LhliS_duup_M2KzXOeL16ekVsmAkcI-d_BZ9FHyF6vUxka5qSBFVLVB7OTBBXug52lApf2lfNsYwc_09GaXjjiN33NvoS3o2hiUWS00BsU-7_JXF4Juc.S2JbuUg501m5qiKfTb69wfDfBW5ctuF_slosORKBv70\u0026amp;dib_tag=se\u0026amp;keywords=ruthex+threaded+insert+m6\u0026amp;qid=1705793438\u0026amp;sprefix=ruthex+threaded+insert+m6%2Caps%2C72\u0026amp;sr=8-3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eruthex M6 Threaded Inserts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x M5, 20mm long, Thumb Screw\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed for adding pressure on the sharpening stone to keep it from moving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcmaster.com\/92552A447\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.mcmaster.com\/92552A447\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(optional) 1x M5 threaded insert to make threading easier \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ruthex-Threaded-Insert-Pieces-Ultrasound\/dp\/B07YSVXWS8\/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1F7AUIN95XANK\u0026amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JGChfNsoYdfCMwo6m-AjyWX3WVcLyy6V3BHMmbWyYvCq50uiMzEbOAUL1_Z-_CCO6HzTYATIG6gToJBFGJSDaPYtW_ltxKB6jhCs9C_YxE-6dFy3HJyl65j3MMwLrW82dOXt508RPcCNWWVa40oR82LK4Gxq0bGqs_LHHbGPUIJAiM_DnfObAH7FHbpuiVMvCCXqUlo_ACLHxtyjG8y_deC2Uq6fbOcHsX1cLGS3xzk.qJJbYfqQHrdhiTHPfkPztRZ_K_2_G-exigsPIi-v10E\u0026amp;dib_tag=se\u0026amp;keywords=ruthex+threaded+insert+m5\u0026amp;qid=1705793426\u0026amp;sprefix=ruthex+threaded+insert+m5%2Caps%2C94\u0026amp;sr=8-3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eruthex M5 Threaded Inserts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x M5, 16mm long, Hex Head Screw\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Stay, longer length can work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcmaster.com\/91310A123\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.mcmaster.com\/91310A123\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x M5 Washer\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Stay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcmaster.com\/93475A240\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.mcmaster.com\/93475A240\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e5x 10mm diameter x 2.5mm thick (max) magnets\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(optional) Rods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 10mm diameter x 180mm aluminum rod\/tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 10mm diameter x 300mm aluminum rod\/tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x 6mm diameter x 280mm aluminum rod\/tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePrinting Settings\/Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first plate has all the parts you need to print. The second plate has all the optional guides. Finally, the third plate has rods if you are in a pinch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI printed with Bambu PETG (Lake Blue) using a 0.4mm nozzle. PLA and likely any material would be fine if you are mindful of possible impact on tolerances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSparse infill set to 35% gyroid. Set lower if faster, higher if stronger and heavier. Wall loops are set to 5 for added strength. With these settings the model is very sturdy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIgnore floating cantilever warning, it prints fine without supports with Bambu Lab PETG.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAssembly Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeel free to watch the original video as well: \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IM2il-zT2fA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ePERFECTLY sharp knifes! 3D PRINTED sharpening tool 🍴 (youtube.com)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo any postprocessing. I found that I needed to file down stringing in the body where the blade stay slides. Also, some of the holes in the body and GuideBody2 needed some slight cleanup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert \u003cstrong\u003e10x180mm rod \u003c\/strong\u003einto the Z axis hole in the body. Tighten using two \u003cstrong\u003eM5x20mm \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eM5 nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert Sphere into GuideBody1. Place GuideBody2 over. Use \u003cstrong\u003eM3x12mm \u003c\/strong\u003ebolt and \u003cstrong\u003eM3 nut \u003c\/strong\u003eto fasten the two pieces together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(Adjustable later) Slide the result from Step 3, into the Z axis rod from Step 2. Use an \u003cstrong\u003eM6x12 \u003c\/strong\u003e(or longer) bolt as a set screw to keep it from moving. This is where you could use a threaded insert to make threading the bolt in and out easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert \u003cstrong\u003e6x280mm rod\u003c\/strong\u003e into the end of the handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake a sharpening stone and slide it into the handle. Use a \u003cstrong\u003eM5x18mm \u003c\/strong\u003e(or longer) to help keep the sharpening stone in place. This is another place where you could use a threaded insert to make threading easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(Adjustable later) Install Blade stay into body with \u003cstrong\u003eM5x16mm hex head bolt\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eM5 Washer\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eM5 nut\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the \u003cstrong\u003e10mmx300mm rod\u003c\/strong\u003e and slide it through the holes in the front of the body and add the feet to each end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace magnets into the magnet slots in the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the rod into the sphere in the guide body and now you're ready to start. Be sure to adjust the Z axis for your desired sharpening angle using the provided guides! 20 degrees is a good balance for many kitchen knife applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign by DaveCoDev on MakerWorld (license: BY-SA).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mymadmanlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67396485349680,"sku":null,"price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0809\/5280\/files\/0_287fc3d1-11df-47d4-81a6-6dc834f73ced.png?v=1784847785","url":"https:\/\/mymadmanlab.com\/products\/knife-sharpening-tool-v2-1-from-cnckitchen-remix","provider":"Mymadmanlab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}