WEN Sharpening Accessory Kit for 10-Inch Sharpening Systems (42704B)

Welcome to the world of affordable precision with the WEN Sharpening Accessory Kit for 10-Inch Sharpening Systems (42704B). This kit is like the Swiss Army Knife of sharpening accessories, but without the price tag that makes you reconsider your life choices. First off, let's talk about what's in the box. You get a long knife jig, a short knife jig, an axe jig, and a scissors jig - basically, everything you need to turn your dull kitchen into an edge festival. And it's not just for show; these jigs are designed to work seamlessly with the WEN BG4270 10-Inch Two-Direction Water-Cooled Wet/Dry Sharpening System, but the universal design means they play nice with most 10-inch sharpeners out there. No need to buy into brand loyalty when your wallet is already crying. Installation? It's so easy, you could probably do it in your sleep - well, maybe not, but you get the idea. Switching from jig to jig is like changing channels on your TV; it's quick, and you don't need an engineering degree. The design is user-friendly, ensuring even if you're new to this sharpening gig, you won't feel like you're navigating through a maze. Now, let's get to the meat of the matter - performance. These jigs do what they're supposed to do: hold your tools at the right angle for that perfect edge. The long and short knife jigs are particularly handy for kitchen knives, providing a consistent angle that even a blindfolded chef could appreciate. The axe and scissors jigs might not be your everyday sharpening needs, but when you need them, they're there, ready to transform your rusty old tools into something that could shave the hair off a gnat. There are a few minor hiccups, like the screws on the knife holders can sometimes hit the wheel if you're not careful, but that's nothing a quick trip to the hardware store for some low-profile screws won't fix. It's like the kit gives you just enough challenge to feel like you're part of the process. Overall, for the price, this kit is a steal. You're getting quality, versatility, and ease of use without having to take out a loan. Whether you're a professional woodworker or just someone who likes sharp tools, the WEN 42704B kit breathes new life into your blades, making this one of the best budget-friendly additions to your sharpening setup. Remember, you don't need to spend a fortune to get a sharp edge, just the right tools - and this kit proves it.

I recently purchased a Tormek T4 used and it came with the Tormek hand tools set. My wife basically only agreed to buy the sharpener if I sold the set (since I really only needed a chisel sharpener anyway) and I agreed. Decided to take a shot on this cheapo replica set before selling the Tormek set to compare and send back if super poor quality in comparison. I am not sending it back. The only tool I attempted to use was the knife sharpener but it worked fantastic. The micro adjustment on the handle isn't all that different and the knob didn't come close to touching the stone when sharpening a medium sized knife at 20°. Side by side with the Tormek counterpart, the weight was basically thr same across the board except for the regular knife jig, Tormek was noticeably heavier. But I actually like the larger knob on the Wen jigs, makes them easy to grab.

This is a reasonably good set of accessories but not nearly as good as the orginal Tormek. I use it for a while but ended up buying the Tormek set for much higher price. The Tormek accessories are high precision and superior but very expensive.

I would read the instructions carefully for the best results. I did, and this jig set brought my wife's lathe gouges back to life wonderfully. Nice clean edges, and fits my wife's Wen sharpening grinder perfectly; giving a nice sharp edge.

Great kit of parts. I have a Tormek 2000, and needed the accessories. These are well made, and even include the grading stone. Saved $$$ over Tormek...

Works good on my old Tormek grinder.

No directions were included with my kit. The on line directions do not mention chisel jig 110.

I mistakenly mentioned this in my review for the WEN 10" sharpener but it actually belongs here. Good set of accessories for the money. I think a necessary product improvement is to add another thumb screw to the tool rest. It has a tendency to slip and you lose your sharpening angle. The manufacturer should give it two from the get go. It comes with one in the center so I just drilled and tapped two new holes on the ends and re-tapped the center one so I could use the same thumb screw on all three. It's solid as a rock now.