Frank Yacone
07-31-2016, 9:09 AM
Folks,
I am wanting to grind the shoulders down on some of my chisels to make them better for dovetailing. I have bought a slow speed grinder and want to make sure I do this safely. Normally the bevel is ground with the tool rest angled up. However, I'm thinking for the shoulders, it would be easiest to lay the chisel on its back perpendicular to the wheel with the tool rest angled down. That way, I can set a specific angle (1:4 ratio) for the shoulders.
Is this unsafe? Is there a better way?
Thanks!
Frank
I am wanting to grind the shoulders down on some of my chisels to make them better for dovetailing. I have bought a slow speed grinder and want to make sure I do this safely. Normally the bevel is ground with the tool rest angled up. However, I'm thinking for the shoulders, it would be easiest to lay the chisel on its back perpendicular to the wheel with the tool rest angled down. That way, I can set a specific angle (1:4 ratio) for the shoulders.
Is this unsafe? Is there a better way?
Thanks!
Frank