I have an Edge Pro in addition to the WEPS. When changing stones that may be of different thicknesses, a drill collar is used in the set up as a reference point on the angle adjustment rod. Once set for a chosen angle, it makes for very easy and quick stone changes and maintains the angle regardless of stone thickness.

Wondering if a similar idea can be applied to the WEPS. I have some thoughts, but the way stones are attached to the handles complicates things.

You could use something like the old arm bracket (without the arm) slid onto the crossbar in front or behind the "L" bracket.

Like a square lock collar.

It could give you a fixed point to go back to.

I discovered this by accident the other day, but it might work well for what I think you're talking about:



It's just a standard binder clip that measures approximately 0.3425" on the spine. Here is an example of the clips you'd need: Staples® Small Metal Binder Clips Bulk Pack, Black, 3/4" Size with 3/8" Capacity

Unless I'm missing something, I don't think it works from the back side... you'd have to put the clip (reference) between the knife clamp and the arm.

Wouldn't it depend on which way the stone thickness was changing? Behind for going to a thicker stone, and vice versa for thinner...?
Or both, if you need to swap out a few times for differing thicknesses ...not sure when it would just be easier/faster to check with the cube...

It does need to be in front. I was thinking of a smaller binder clip if it opens far enough to grab the bar. Concerned about getting a good measurement of platen and stone.

Clip has to be small so as not to infringe on setting more acute angles.

I think it's all relative whether changing from thicker or thinner. But to be certain, can just reference from thinnest stone.

If you are able to get a reliable measurement, it would be much less fiddling about than using the cube for each change.

It works on the inside just as easily:



and is small enough to allow you to hit the 13 degree setting on the PP2.

I was thinking to set the clip for the thicker stones and use the degrees on the arm for the diamonds so I guess it seemed backwards to everyone but me. Most of my days are like that...

If you are using the angle dimples, then your reference can be the already engraved degree marks.

These lock collars wont help with a micro-adjustment situation either, as you are using the "L" bracket as a reference.

Of course if you have an angle guage I am a fan of not using the dimples at all.
Then you don't need to use micro-adjust, then your collar idea would be great.

Although I think the dimples are great, I see it as a restriction.
Is sliding the "L" bracket to get a small/micro adjustment a problem for anyone?

You could add a manual adjust screw for the bracket itself if it is.

Just my thoughts, don't shoot me down.