sharpning grinder

[jason lambert]

New to turning at least with my own set up. I need a grinder and a jig to sharpen things. What should I get?

I know this is very vague I did decide agenst the tormek for now.

[Don Eddard]

A lot of people use the low-speed grinder from Woodcraft, but just about any grinder will do, as long as it has decent wheels. The low speed isn't critical if you're using high-speed steel tools. For the jig, I'd suggest the Wolverine or the PSI clone. A lot of people have also made their own version of the Wolverine out of either metal or wood.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Jason,

The slowspeed grinder at Woodcraft is on sale right now IIRC for $79. That with the Wolverine jig system is all I use.

[Frank Drew]

Jason,

A larger diameter wheel gives less of a hollow grind on the bevel, so if I had my choice I'd go for an 8" or 7" over a 6" wheel grinder. Slower speed is nice but not critical; same with jigs -- they're nice but in no way essential to getting good results. Freehand with a light touch can work fine.

[Steve Schlumpf]

What Ken said!

[George Morris]

What Ken and Steve said!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Woodcraft slow speed grinder and wolverine jig.

[Leo Van Der Loo]

What Bernie said, it's all you need !!