Can the Sparx Sharpener Profile a Skate?
Our machine does not profile skates. However, it maintains the skate's profile throughout the lifespan of the steel due to its consistent pressure during sharpening.
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SHARPENER
Sharpener Maintenance
Periodically it is recommended to clean the steel dust that collects in your Sharpeners base. We recommend using the SDR Wand, or a vacuum for cleaning this steel dust. We do NOT recommend using compressed air for cleaning. Compressed air can blow
Hit Higher on the Toe
To achieve a high contact point on the toe without causing the sharpener to throw an over-current error, we recommend sharpening toe right. This method takes into account the rotation direction of the grinding wheel. When the wheel spins counterclock
What Air Filter Do I Need?
Sparx Sharpener 1 - ES100The Air Filter for the ES100, 1st generation Sparx Sharpener can be found under accessories on our shop, the link is Sparx ES100 Maintenance Kit. The Air Filter Maintenance Kit also comes with wipes to clean the body of the
What are the Temperature Limits of the Sparx Sharpener?
In our internal testing, the sharpener preformed well at temperatures above 35 degrees F. When temperatures get below 35 degrees, things start to stiffen up and the performance of the sharpener isn't guaranteed. You especially want to avoid the situ
Sharpener 2 Dimensions
Width: 29.8 Inches / 673 mm(27.4" / 696 mm without Clamp Paddle installed)Height: 5.0 Inches / 127 mmDepth: 11.9 Inches / 303 mmWeight: 22.1 Pounds / 10 kg
Sharpener 2 Electrical
Line Voltage: 100–240 Volts AC (50–60 Hz single phase)Maximum Power Consumption: 140 W
Sharpener 3 Dimensions
Width: 29.8 Inches / 673 mm(27.4" / 696 mm without Clamp Paddle installed)Height: 5.0 Inches / 127 mmDepth: 11.9 Inches / 303 mmWeight: 22.1 Pounds / 10 kg
Sharpener 3 Electrical
Line Voltage: 100–240 Volts AC (50–60 Hz single phase)Maximum Power Consumption: 140 W
Sharpener 1 (ES100) Software Update
A software update is required for a limited number of ES100 Sparx Skate Sharpeners that were purchased in 2016 and early 2017. The update is a necessary process to update your sharpener to the latest software to ensure proper performance and compatib
What should I do about play in my skate clamp?
What you are seeing is totally normal and part of the design of the clamping mechanism. The clamp is built so the one nearer to the back of the sharpener is stationary and the one nearer to the front has some play.
Inverter Compatibility
Although the sharpener uses less than 200 watts, we've found that many 300-watt and even 500-watt inverters don't work reliably with the sharpener. We've also observed that approximated sine waves are less likely to work than pure sine wave devices.