John Buzzurro
04-27-2008, 8:03 AM
I recently got started with woodturning. I took a 2-day class, and I've been practicing spindle work and sharpening.
I have the Wolverine jigs, and a grinder. I was able to sharpen all my gouges with no problem. I ran into trouble though trying to sharpen my 3/16" diamond parting tool. If I try to sharpen it with the basic Wolverine jig, I end up grinding only the center of the bevel. This creates a concave shape in the center, and the rest of the bevel remains untouched.
I watched the DVD that comes with the Wolverine jig, and the instructor recommends using the tool rest and grinding by hand. I tried this, but because of the diamond shape, it tends to rock while I'm grinding, and I can't get an even grid. I have another parting tool that is not a diamond, and this technique worked OK with that tool.
Any help is appreciated.
I have the Wolverine jigs, and a grinder. I was able to sharpen all my gouges with no problem. I ran into trouble though trying to sharpen my 3/16" diamond parting tool. If I try to sharpen it with the basic Wolverine jig, I end up grinding only the center of the bevel. This creates a concave shape in the center, and the rest of the bevel remains untouched.
I watched the DVD that comes with the Wolverine jig, and the instructor recommends using the tool rest and grinding by hand. I tried this, but because of the diamond shape, it tends to rock while I'm grinding, and I can't get an even grid. I have another parting tool that is not a diamond, and this technique worked OK with that tool.
Any help is appreciated.