Paul Stroik
04-06-2008, 8:52 AM
I haven't received my 1220vs Jet lathe yet so have been practicing my sharpening skills in preparation. I am using the Tormek Supergrind 2000. While reading the instructions on sharpening a skew it states to ensure the angles are symmetrical. Which brings me to my first question.
- What is the purpose for the edges being symmetrical? If they are not exact how does this affect the cutting of the skew?
The tools I am starting out with are Benjamin's Best. I noticed that in following the instructions in the Tormek manual that the bevels of the Skew, Bowl and Spindle Gouge are off maybe a couple of degrees. No big deal as it only took a few minutes to produce the new bevel. I stuck with the Tormek instructions figuring it would be easier to resharpen since I will be following the manual for awhile once I started cutting and need to sharpen. Which brings me to my second question.
- Are all new tools not exact from the factory? I mean that they may be off a degree or 2 or 3?
My thoughts are that this would not be a big deal but that since I am starting out I was concerned that I may not have been followng the instructions correctly as all the tools needed to be ground down a degree or two.
- What is the purpose for the edges being symmetrical? If they are not exact how does this affect the cutting of the skew?
The tools I am starting out with are Benjamin's Best. I noticed that in following the instructions in the Tormek manual that the bevels of the Skew, Bowl and Spindle Gouge are off maybe a couple of degrees. No big deal as it only took a few minutes to produce the new bevel. I stuck with the Tormek instructions figuring it would be easier to resharpen since I will be following the manual for awhile once I started cutting and need to sharpen. Which brings me to my second question.
- Are all new tools not exact from the factory? I mean that they may be off a degree or 2 or 3?
My thoughts are that this would not be a big deal but that since I am starting out I was concerned that I may not have been followng the instructions correctly as all the tools needed to be ground down a degree or two.