Burke sharpener

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

I have a Burke sharpener and just ran out of sandpaper for the wheel, anyone know what kind of paper I should get for sharpening knives? it had 180 grit and I am upping that to 320 because of a fine stone wet grinder I have is pretty close to 180...but not sure what kind of paper? crocus cloth..does it come in 1 1/2 by ? rolls?

[Donna_T]

Hi Ho,
I have a roll of emory cloth that I keep for my Burke Sharpener..have it in two different grits. I spray the wheel first, then the emory cloth strip--then when it's tacky, put it on the wheel. I cut it at an angle and put a couple of rubber bands around it to hold it in place until it "sets." I actually use the finer grit mostly--and mostly use the strop--unless I've got a nick in my blade.
Donna T

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Originally Posted by Donna_T

Hi Ho,
I have a roll of emory cloth that I keep for my Burke Sharpener..have it in two different grits. I spray the wheel first, then the emory cloth strip--then when it's tacky, put it on the wheel. I cut it at an angle and put a couple of rubber bands around it to hold it in place until it "sets." I actually use the finer grit mostly--and mostly use the strop--unless I've got a nick in my blade.
Donna T

thanks Donna, where did you get the emory cloth? and what grit did you end up with? 320? I do the same using spray adhesive, I haven't been cutting at an angle, maybe I should? I bought the Burke "travel" sharpener and now wish I had gotten the full size one! I also see they don't carry this smaller version now..

[BillinO]

Hi ho you should be able to get emory cloth where plumbing supplies are sold. It is used to clean copper pipe before soldering. Hope this helps.
Bill in Omaha

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

I just found a place called Max Tool.....50 yards! lol should last my life time....14.95 other places wanted as much as 39.00 for 50 feet! So I splurged and bought both 180 and 320.......whats that about a fool and his money