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KME Hatchet/Axe Sharpener
by TheCafeRacer
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Like my KME to EdgePro/Hapstone Knife Sharpener conversion (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4094411), this uses the ball joint, backplate,nut and stones from your KME for axe sharpening. KME sells a product similar to this but my version is taller so that you can put a micro/secondary bevel.
My axes were shaving sharp in a few minutes of using this.
KMEHatchet.stl
Is a shorter version of the jig (pictured) that is tall enough to put a 25-35 degree 2nd bevel on my 2lb hatchet.
KMEAxe.stl
Is a 1.5" taller version of the jig (not pictured) capable of sharpening larger axe heads. I only had a 6lb axe head to test it with.
Like all my files I include the STEP file in case you need to make changes. I have already done the complicated modeling so a simple split and extrude in a CAD program could lengthen the jig if it doesn't work for you.
8 x 8x3mm magnets help hold down the jig on the axe head. Magnets can have wide tolerances so the slots might be slightly oversized. A
My axes were shaving sharp in a few minutes of using this.
KMEHatchet.stl
Is a shorter version of the jig (pictured) that is tall enough to put a 25-35 degree 2nd bevel on my 2lb hatchet.
KMEAxe.stl
Is a 1.5" taller version of the jig (not pictured) capable of sharpening larger axe heads. I only had a 6lb axe head to test it with.
Like all my files I include the STEP file in case you need to make changes. I have already done the complicated modeling so a simple split and extrude in a CAD program could lengthen the jig if it doesn't work for you.
8 x 8x3mm magnets help hold down the jig on the axe head. Magnets can have wide tolerances so the slots might be slightly oversized. A
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