Rick Levine
04-27-2008, 2:10 PM
I need help deciding on a replacement for my LV sharpening jig system. I know I posted photos of the setup I built for my grinder in another post but after using it to create a concave grind on all my chisels then trying to sharpen my 1 ½” chisel only to discover that concave grind completely disappeared when using my Norton flat stone and practically wearing out my fingers doing the initial stone work I think I’ll investigate an alternative method.
I like the idea of a wet grinder, especially after seeing a video demo of the dry version and how it tends to heat the chisel very easily. I had a similar problem using my grinding wheel when trying to create the concave surface on them. But the lack of jigs available on the Woodtek makes me wonder if that is the solution.
I really can’t justify the cost of the Tormek or even the Jet and besides, I think the idea of the flat surface of the grinders below are more to my liking anyway.
Please chime in on your opinions and experiences.
What I’m referring to is a semi automated system like one the following:
I like the idea of a wet grinder, especially after seeing a video demo of the dry version and how it tends to heat the chisel very easily. I had a similar problem using my grinding wheel when trying to create the concave surface on them. But the lack of jigs available on the Woodtek makes me wonder if that is the solution.
I really can’t justify the cost of the Tormek or even the Jet and besides, I think the idea of the flat surface of the grinders below are more to my liking anyway.
Please chime in on your opinions and experiences.
What I’m referring to is a semi automated system like one the following: