Works pretty good, however leaves a rough finish on the tungsten.
I also found that it is not that accurate. Regardless to where the angle is set, the operator has to control the pressure. A bit too much pressure you will get a much more shallow angle than desired. It's not just stick it in and it comes out perfect, as I would have hoped.
It is handy, and if you are welding on site nice and light to carry with. It's also compatible with all my Milwaukee batteries. The welds are just as good as using a tungsten sharpened on my diamond bench grinder setup.
I bought it just for the portability, and for that it does the job I need it to do, but still room for improvement.
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Sharpie DX™ Head ONLY Kit, ADJ 15°- 45°
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Added: 08/26/2021 by Patrick I.
Arc-Zone:
Patrick,
Thanks for taking time to review the Sharpie Head Kit. We agree, it's a great product!
Grind Finish:
The medium grit (blue arbor) wheel may leave an aggressive finish when new, but will smooth out over time. If you want a smooth finish use our Premium (red arbor) wheel.
Grind Accuracy:
The collet tolerances can be loose, because tungsten sizes are not consistent and may be loose or tight depending on the material!
You will develop a deft hand for the amount of pressure and the rotation speed of the tungsten when grinding.
That plays a roll in the finish and the consistency of the grind. Think of feeding TIG rod into the puddle it takes time to develop the feeling and timing to get it just right.
Good welding!
Patrick,
Thanks for taking time to review the Sharpie Head Kit. We agree, it's a great product!
Grind Finish:
The medium grit (blue arbor) wheel may leave an aggressive finish when new, but will smooth out over time. If you want a smooth finish use our Premium (red arbor) wheel.
Grind Accuracy:
The collet tolerances can be loose, because tungsten sizes are not consistent and may be loose or tight depending on the material!
You will develop a deft hand for the amount of pressure and the rotation speed of the tungsten when grinding.
That plays a roll in the finish and the consistency of the grind. Think of feeding TIG rod into the puddle it takes time to develop the feeling and timing to get it just right.
Good welding!