F. Dick Polishing Wheel for SM-100

After grinding, a fine burr remains along the edge, and this F. Dick felt polishing wheel removes it on the SM-100 sharpening machine. Used with buffing compound, it hones and polishes the edge to a smooth finish.

A burr left on the edge rolls over in use and dulls the knife quickly, so polishing is what makes the freshly ground edge last. The wheel holds compound evenly across its face for consistent results through a long sharpening session. Replace it when the face is worn or glazed and no longer takes compound well.

Fit the wheel with the machine unplugged, and run it briefly before loading compound so it settles. Light, even contact with the wheel gives the best finish on the edge.

This wheel fits the F. Dick SM-100. Load it with the white polishing compound, and keep a supply of SM-100 grinding belts for the grinding stage.