sharpening station plan?

[Greg Stanford]

Taking advantage of some woodcraft gift certificates to go ahead & get the 8" grinder (have been using a 6" w/ some modifications) & would like to build a stand for it so it will be closer to the lathe. Any suggestions for plans, things that have worked well or not worked as expected? Thanks in advance.

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[Fred LeBail]

What I have done with my 6" grinder and Oneway sharpening system is put a bolt and cleat on it and attach it to the ways of my lathe. It is near when I am doing bowls , and when spindle work is going on I remove the cleat and clamp it to the work bench .

[Frank Kobilsek]

Fred

'Bowl Postion' - I'm picturing a sliding head and the grinder is on the ways left of the head stock. Do I have it? and I like that idea.

Frank

[Jim Ketron]

I Like My grinder about chest high, it makes it a lot esier getting the jig setup without a lot of bending over looking at the bevel on the grinding wheel.

[Fred LeBail]

Frank, the headstock is fixed and the grinder set-up is on the Tailstock end.If I am doing shorter spindle work it doesn't have to be moved. I will post a picture later.


Ok, here are the pictures of my set-up. Hope this helps !

[John Hart]

In my last shop..I had my grinder about three feet away and to the left of the headstock. Very convenient and I just rotated myself counterclockwise to sharpen as I was turning. In my new shop, I decided to mount it behind me, and it is 4 feet away. So now, I rotate clockwise and take a step. I much prefer the new arrangement because my body blocks most of the shavings so I don't have to clean off the grinder to use it. Mine is mounted at the same height as the lathe (same bench)...but I'd almost like it higher like Jim says.

[Greg Stanford]

Thanks for the ideas, I just got a Jet 1642 which has a sliding headstock & since most of what I do is bowls I like the idea of using that "wasted" space. I'd had the idea, & it's still twisting about in my mind, of a rolling stand w/ tool storage. My previous lathe, a delta midi, had a shop built stand that had the tool storage built in. As I dismantled it to make room for the new one, my tools are . . . around, mostly nearby. Anyway, thanks again for the ideas. You guys are great!

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[Bart Leetch]

I have 2 grinder set up so I can move which ever one I want to the front.

[Jeff Moffett]

I haven't built one, but Norm Abram made a sharpening station on The New Yankee Workshop about three years ago. You can order the plans on the New Yankee website.

[Wayne Kuhn]

Here is mine. It is self contained in this one neat package, with the exception of the long arm which live on the ductwork above when not in use.
I really like this set up, all the acces. are in the drawer. When in use I set on the end of my bench about 3 ft from my lathe. When not in use it sits under my lathe next to my buffing wheel rig. This could just as easilly be mounted to a rolling cart. I have depth guages mounted to it and also have portable depth guages I take along with my varigrind when attending classes (there is usually a wolverine set up at most shops I go to) This keeps my grind consistent. The center of the wheel is 48 in. Above the floor when on my bench. Gross weight 73 Lbs. This is the 2 speed from woodcraft about $80.00.
I think it is a great set-up.