Official thread to discuss skate sharpening machines, set ups, videos and techniques. A resource for both current and new skate sharpeners.
The Syracuse Crunch's head EQM is shown in this video. At 2:26, he applies a glaze to the bottom of the blade. I've never seen anyone do this before. Anyone on here actually do this? Seems like overkill, a finishing pass with gusto should be adequate.
Here's a video that I found that I'm found on Youtube recently and have been quite critical about it. You might want to turn your volume down since there's some annoying background noise in it. Still not as bad as the Scooter Jess video floating around but still some things on what not to do.
This sharpener is making way too many passes on the first skate and he doesn't do the same number on both skates. It is unnecessary to cross grind before sharpening in most situations. It takes only about 5-7 passes on a finishing wheel for me to re-establish a hollow. His technique is not smooth and you can hear him missing the wheel during some of his passes. If he keeps sharpening like this he will destroy the shape of the rocker, especially in the toe area. He doesn't do a finishing pass either.